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NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB) generates a steady flow of company news centered on the advancement of its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska. This news page aggregates updates on how the development‑stage company is working to move the project from feasibility and pre‑construction activities toward potential construction and commercial operation, subject to financing and regulatory milestones.
Recent NioCorp news has highlighted progress across project financing efforts, including equity raises through registered offerings of common shares and pre‑funded warrants, as well as ongoing engagement with the Export‑Import Bank of the United States on a potential debt financing package. The company also reports on federal support, such as a Project Sub‑Agreement with Advanced Technology International under the authority of the U.S. Department of Defense, which may reimburse up to approximately $10 million of specified Elk Creek Project costs upon achieving defined milestones.
Investors following NB news will find detailed coverage of technical and pre‑construction work at Elk Creek, including in‑fill drilling campaigns, feasibility study‑level engineering, updated mineral resource and reserve work, and Board approval of a Mine Portal Project to establish the main underground mine access. NioCorp’s releases also describe land acquisitions in Johnson County, Nebraska, that secure a full square mile of land for the planned underground mine and integrated surface processing facility.
Another recurring theme in NioCorp’s news is its role in the U.S. critical minerals and supply chain discussion. Company updates often reference the strategic importance of niobium, scandium, titanium, and magnetic rare earth elements, participation in conferences focused on national security and critical materials, and town hall events in Nebraska attended by local residents and government officials. Bookmark this page to review NioCorp’s latest press releases, project milestones, financing developments, and regulatory disclosures in one place.
NioCorp (Nasdaq: NB) issued a 2025 year‑in‑review reporting major progress toward financing, technical programs, federal support, and pre‑construction readiness for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.
Key 2025 outcomes: raised >$370 million (including $360.8M equity and $10M from the Department of War), ended 2025 with $307M cash, advanced EXIM review to Independent Technical Review, received $6.8M of up to $10M Department of War funding, completed >7,000 assay samples from infill drilling, acquired required land parcels, and approved a mine portal pre‑construction project.
NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) reported preliminary unaudited results for the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2025. The company held a record $307 million cash balance and received up to $10 million from the U.S. Department of Defense for Elk Creek-related activities. Key actions during the period included an Elk Creek infill drilling campaign, acquisition of scandium alloy manufacturing assets, land purchases securing project acreage, and agreements with the DoD and Lockheed Martin on scandium technologies.
Financials: three-month net loss $0.8M (adjusted net loss $5.3M); six-month net loss $43.4M (adjusted net loss $13.6M); operating cash outflows for six months $7.6M. Results are preliminary and unaudited; full 10-Q expected by Feb 16, 2026.
NioCorp (Nasdaq: NB) announced Board approval of a Mine Portal Project at the Elk Creek critical minerals site to establish the main underground mine entrances. Work is expected to begin in Q1 2026 and the current estimated capital cost is approximately $44.6 million. The scope covers excavation to bedrock, drilling and blasting to form twin ramps, on-site access roads, and supporting infrastructure.
The portal will enable implementation of the electric Railveyor™ bulk-handling system (previously announced), replacing a twin-shaft design and aiming to reduce initial capital and shorten pre-development timing. Management said advancing the portal moves a critical-path schedule item forward while the company continues working to secure the remaining financing needed for Elk Creek.
NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) held two packed Town Hall events in Nebraska on December 5, 2025, drawing nearly 600 attendees including local residents, investors, and federal and state leaders to discuss the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.
Speakers included Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, EXIM President John Jovanovic, and U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, who voiced public support for domestic critical-minerals production. Management reviewed 2025 progress, early-works preparations, and said it is advancing financing ahead of anticipated construction activity in 2026.
NioCorp (Nasdaq: NB) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will present at the RedChip Metals & Mining: The Race to Onshore Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference on Dec. 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
The 20-minute presentation will highlight the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project and the company's potential role in onshoring U.S. production of niobium, scandium, titanium and potentially magnetic rare earth elements. A 10-minute live Q&A with Director of Investor Relations Alex Guthrie will follow. Registration is free and a replay link will be provided after the event.
NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) announced that U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts will speak at the company's Dinner Town Hall in Elk Creek, Nebraska on Dec. 5, 2025. A Lunch Town Hall featuring Governor Jim Pillen will begin at 12:30 p.m. CT (doors 12:00 p.m.).
Both sessions at the Elk Creek Community Center include presentations and a Q&A on progress at the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Attendance is free with advance registration; video recordings will be posted after the events.
NioCorp (Nasdaq: NB) announced a limited-duration shareholder rights plan effective November 21, 2025 to help protect and maximize value for shareholders.
Key terms: one Right per Common Share on record date Dec 4, 2025; Rights attach to new shares; Rights become exercisable if an acquiring person crosses a 20% ownership threshold without a Permitted Bid; Permitted Bids must comply with the Canadian regime and be open 105 days; Plan term ends May 21, 2026. Full plan text is filed on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.
NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) highlighted remarks by CEO Mark A. Smith at the Morgan Stanley National Security & Critical Materials Symposium on November 20, 2025 about China’s heavy rare earth export controls and U.S. supply‑chain risks. Smith said China still requires dual‑use export licenses for heavy rare earths and has restricted materials for U.S. military applications. He urged faster onshoring of critical minerals, noting the U.S. imports 100% of its niobium and scandium and nearly all titanium and magnetic rare earths. NioCorp said its Elk Creek Project in southeast Nebraska is positioned to produce those minerals subject to project financing and move to construction once fully financed.
NioCorp (Nasdaq:NB) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will participate in the Morgan Stanley National Security & Critical Materials Symposium on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. ET.
Mr. Smith will join a 90-minute virtual session (45-minute moderated discussion plus 45-minute investor Q&A) to discuss the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project and the project's potential to strengthen U.S. production of niobium, scandium, titanium and potentially magnetic rare earth elements. A live webcast will be available and a replay link will be provided after the event.
NioCorp (Nasdaq: NB) announced completion of all land acquisitions required to site its proposed Elk Creek critical minerals mine and integrated surface processing facility in Johnson County, Nebraska, giving the company ownership of a full square mile (one Section).
The company retains additional purchase options on surrounding parcels and says the project is permitted for construction, has a Feasibility Study, a demonstration plant validating continuous metallurgical performance, and a Regulation S-K 1300 technical report summary on file. NioCorp also noted it raised over $360 million in gross equity proceeds over the past year; construction remains subject to successful project financing.