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NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) released results of its 2026 Feasibility Study for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska, outlining a 40-year integrated operation expected to produce eight U.S.-made critical-mineral products. The study estimates a pre-tax NPV8% of $4.1 billion, after-tax NPV8% of $3.4 billion, pre-tax IRR of 24%, and after-tax IRR of 22.8%, with an after-tax payback of 2.93 years.

According to NioCorp, the project is projected to generate life-of-mine revenue of $37.4 billion, average annual EBITDA of $608 million, and average annual operating cash flow of $519 million, implying a 67% average EBITDA margin. Average revenue is expected to be $815/ton of ore against operating costs of $255/ton. Upfront capital is estimated at $1.85 billion over a 35‑month development period.

The mine plan is supported by 45.9 million tons of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves, enabling a 40‑year mine life, and includes rare earth elements for the first time. The project targets eight critical minerals, aiming to reduce U.S. import reliance and diversify revenue so that no single product exceeds 39% of projected revenue. Completion of the study also satisfies a key U.S. EXIM Bank due diligence requirement, allowing NioCorp to advance toward detailed engineering and EPC contracting, though any eventual EXIM financing amount and timing remain uncertain.

NioCorp (NASDAQ: NB) announced a live webcast on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET to review results of its updated feasibility study for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith and COO Scott Honan will lead a one-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session with analysts and investors.

Participants can register via the provided Zoom link or dial in using U.S. phone numbers and Webinar ID 841 7624 3893. A replay will be available on NioCorp’s website after the call. Questions may be submitted in advance to NB@redchip.com or during the live webcast.

NioCorp (NASDAQ: NB) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Lockheed Martin covering potential purchases of up to 15 tonnes per year of scandium oxide, in oxide or aluminum‑scandium alloy form, over 10 years.

NioCorp plans to produce about 100 tonnes per year of scandium oxide at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska once financing and construction are completed, and already produces 4% aluminum‑scandium master alloy in the U.S. The MOU builds on a Pentagon‑funded joint development program with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, supported by a $10 million U.S. Department of War Title III Defense Production Act award to subsidiary Elk Creek Resources Corp., aimed at establishing a domestic scandium mine‑to‑master‑alloy supply chain. The companies will negotiate a definitive agreement in good faith, but there is no assurance one will be reached or what its terms will be.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will appear on CNBC's “Squawk Box Asia” today, July 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Chery Kang and Sri Jegarajah.

According to NioCorp, Smith will discuss the outlook for the U.S. critical minerals industry, efforts to expand domestic production, and challenges to supply chain and economic security. He will also outline NioCorp's priorities as it advances the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. The interview will be available for replay on CNBC's website after the broadcast. Squawk Box Asia is described as CNBC Asia's flagship business news program focused on live market coverage and global economic developments.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) announced that CEO Mark A. Smith authored a FoxNews.com op-ed on June 1, 2026.

Smith argues that China’s heavy rare earth export restrictions represent a permanent strategic shift, creating ongoing supply risks for U.S. industry and defense until domestic production, including NioCorp’s Elk Creek project, comes online.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) said Nebraska enacted legislation to give the company greater flexibility to qualify for approximately $200 million in state tax incentives over the first 10 years of operations. The law supports the Elk Creek Project, which targets ~450 permanent jobs and forecasts $6.59 billion in operating expenses over project life while generating significant state and local tax revenue.

The bill, enacted April 10 and signed April 16, 2026, extends the period to meet Tier 6 Nebraska Advantage Act employment and investment requirements, making the company’s path to incentives more flexible.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) announced that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will join Maxim Group's virtual "Mining The Industrial Supply Chain" conference on April 21, 2026. He will appear in a fireside chat at 10:00 AM ET and a panel on vertical integration at 1:00 PM ET.

The sessions will cover the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project and U.S. domestic supply-chain efforts for niobium, scandium, titanium and magnetic rare earths, and discuss capital availability, price-floor signals and vertical-integration opportunities.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) entered a non-binding term sheet with Traxys North America for long-term marketing and offtake of Elk Creek Project products, potentially covering all planned production for the first 10 years upon definitive agreements and project financing.

The Term Sheet also contemplates a potential strategic equity investment by Traxys of up to $30 million and expands Traxys’ role in Project Vault-aligned U.S. critical minerals supply efforts.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) reported the voting results from its 2025 Annual General Meeting held April 6, 2026 in Denver, CO. Six nominees — Tony Fulton, Nilsa Guerrero-Mahon, Dean Kehler, Michael Maselli, Peter Oliver and Mark A. Smith — were elected as directors.

Shareholders approved setting the board size at six, appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditors, passed a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and approved amendments to the Long Term Incentive Plan and extension of the Shareholder Rights Plan through the 2027 AGM.