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NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has successfully completed a Pentagon-funded drilling program at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. The program consisted of two phases: Phase I with 11 HQ diamond drill holes totaling 7,336 meters, and Phase II with 4 holes totaling 2,235 meters.

The drilling campaign aims to upgrade the project's mineral classification from Indicated to Measured Resources and from Probable to Proven Mineral Reserves. This effort supports the company's proposed $800 million debt financing package with the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Additionally, two geomechanical drill holes totaling 1,950 meters are underway to evaluate planned underground mine access locations.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB), a U.S. critical minerals company, announced that Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 8, 2025, at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

The presentation will focus on the company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project, which aims to produce critical minerals including niobium, scandium, titanium, and potentially rare earth oxides. Investors can access the live webcast of the presentation at 8 AM Eastern on September 8, 2025.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) announced that three minerals from its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project - niobium, dysprosium, and terbium - have been designated among the top 10 most critical minerals by the U.S. Department of Interior and USGS. The company's project contains all minerals designated as critical by the U.S. government.

Notably, niobium ranks as the second-highest threat to U.S. GDP among all 54 critical minerals if access to foreign production is limited. The U.S. is currently 100% dependent on niobium imports, primarily from Brazil. NioCorp's Elk Creek Project aims to become the first-ever domestic producer of niobium in the United States.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) announced that Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will appear on Bloomberg TV's Small Stocks, Big Money™ show on Saturday, August 30, at 7 PM ET. During the pre-recorded interview, Smith discusses the company's $1.14 billion Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.

Smith highlighted the recent $10 million Department of Defense award to support establishing a domestic scandium supply chain. The Elk Creek Project aims to produce niobium, scandium, titanium, and potentially rare earth oxides for clean energy, aerospace, and defense applications. Smith emphasized that the project could make the U.S. a leading global scandium producer, potentially producing more scandium than current worldwide production.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) has appointed Ernest M. Cleave as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Cleave brings 20 years of experience in the mining, mineral processing, and energy industries to NioCorp.

Cleave's extensive career includes leadership roles as President and CEO of Tinova Resources, CFO of Largo Resources, Interim President of Largo Clean Energy, and positions at Glencore, Goldcorp, and other companies. He is a Chartered Accountant and CPA in both Canada and Australia, holding an MBA from Deakin University.

The appointment comes as NioCorp advances toward project financing and construction launch of its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has successfully completed Phase I of its drilling campaign at the Elk Creek Project in Southeast Nebraska, completing nine HQ diamond drillholes totaling 6,817 meters. The company has initiated Phase II, adding up to six additional drillholes totaling 3,930 meters.

The drilling program aims to upgrade portions of Indicated Resources to Measured Resources and Probable Mineral Reserves to Proven Mineral Reserves. This initiative is part of the requirements for NioCorp's application for up to $800 million in potential debt financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).

The company plans to update its feasibility study to include new production processes for rare earth oxides, titanium tetrachloride, and potential ferroniobium and niobium oxide products.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) has announced the return of Tony Fulton to its Board of Directors. Fulton, a former Nebraska State Senator and Tax Commissioner, will serve on the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Committee.

Fulton previously served on NioCorp's board from 2013 to 2016 before departing to lead the Nebraska Department of Revenue, a $9 billion enterprise with 400 employees. Currently, he serves as President of Hallmark Homecare, LLC and is the Founder and Owner of Guardian Angels Homecare, Inc. His return comes as the company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals project progresses, which is considered strategically important for both Nebraska and the United States.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) CEO Mark Smith appeared on Fox Business News' "Mornings with Maria" to discuss the company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. Smith highlighted that the project could make America the "Saudi Arabia of Scandium," with production capacity exceeding current global output.

The interview followed a significant announcement of a $10 million Defense Production Act agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to support establishing a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacture supply chain. Smith praised the current administration's critical minerals policies, particularly the price floor guarantees aimed at countering Chinese market dominance.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) CEO Mark Smith is scheduled to appear on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" show on August 6, 2025, at 8:45 AM ET. The appearance follows a significant announcement where NioCorp's subsidiary, Elk Creek Resources Corp., received a $10 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense under Title III of the Defense Production Act.

The funding aims to support the establishment of a domestic scandium mine-to-manufacturer supply chain through the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska. This development represents a strategic move to strengthen domestic critical minerals production capabilities.