NioCorp to Appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" Program Today at 8:30 p.m. ET

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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.

News Market Reaction – NB

-6.93%

45 alerts

-6.93% News Effect

+13.9% Peak in 26 hr 18 min

-$53M Valuation Impact

$716.29M Market Cap

0.9x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, NB declined 6.93%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +13.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 45 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $53M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $716.29M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved -6.9% in the session following this news. If shares sold off sharply, investors coul...

Analysis

The stock moved -6.9% in the session following this news. If shares sold off sharply, investors could be fading another visibility event without new project or financing details, contrasting with the 6.24% rise after the Fox op-ed. With an effective S-3ASR shelf and recent primary offerings, concerns about future equity issuance could amplify downside.

Key Figures

Interview time: 8:30 p.m. ET

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Interview time 8:30 p.m. ET CNBC Squawk Box Asia appearance

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 01 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jun 01	Media commentary	Positive	+6.2%	CEO op-ed on China rare earth export risks and Elk Creek opportunity.
Apr 20	Policy support	Positive	+2.9%	Nebraska law increasing flexibility to qualify for state tax incentives.
Apr 15	Conference appearance	Neutral	-0.5%	CEO participation in Maxim Group mining and supply-chain virtual conference.
Apr 09	Offtake term sheet	Positive	+1.6%	Non-binding Traxys agreement for long-term offtake and possible equity stake.
Apr 06	AGM results	Neutral	-7.1%	Shareholder voting outcomes and approval of governance and incentive items.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent news linked to Elk Creek and U.S. critical minerals policy has generally seen aligned positive price reactions, with only the AGM-related governance update coinciding with a notable downside move.

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CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 13, 2026 / Mark A. Smith, Executive Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB), will appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" program today at 8:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Chery Kang and Sri Jegarajah.

Mr. Smith was invited on the program to discuss the outlook for the U.S. critical minerals industry, including progress toward expanding domestic production, challenges facing supply chain and economic security, and NioCorp's priorities as it advances the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.

Mr. Smith's interview will be available for replay on CNBC's website following the broadcast.

Squawk Box Asia is CNBC Asia's flagship business news program, delivering live market coverage and analysis of the business stories shaping Asia and the global economy. The program features interviews with senior business leaders, policymakers, and market experts on the issues influencing global markets and international trade.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Jim Sims, Chief Communications Officer, NioCorp Developments Ltd., (720) 334-7066, jim.sims@niocorp.com

Alex Guthrie, Director, Investor Relations, NioCorp Developments Ltd., (647) 999-0527, aguthrie@niocorp.com

@NioCorp $NB #Niobium #Scandium #rareearth #neodymium #dysprosium #terbium #ElkCreek

ABOUT NIOCORP

NioCorp is developing the Elk Creek Project that is expected to produce niobium, scandium, and titanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Elk Creek Project. Niobium is used to produce specialty alloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy steel, which is a lighter, stronger steel used in automotive, structural, and pipeline applications. Scandium is a specialty metal that can be combined with Aluminum to make alloys with increased strength and improved corrosion resistance. Scandium is also a critical component of advanced solid oxide fuel cells. Titanium is used in various lightweight alloys and is a key component of pigments used in paper, paint and plastics and is also used for aerospace applications, armor, and medical implants. Magnetic rare earths, such as neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium are critical to the making of neodymium-iron-boron magnets, which are used across a wide variety of defense and civilian applications.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements made during the CNBC program; NioCorp's expectation of producing niobium, scandium, and titanium, and the potential of producing rare earths, at the Elk Creek Project; and NioCorp's confidence in and ability to secure sufficient project financing to complete construction of the Elk Creek Project and move it to commercial operation, as well as efforts and expenditures relating to the same. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict," "should," "would" and other similar words and expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the management of NioCorp and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Forward-looking statements reflect material expectations and assumptions, including, without limitation, expectations and assumptions relating to: NioCorp's ability to receive sufficient project financing for the construction of the Elk Creek Project on acceptable terms, or at all; the future price of and demand for metals, including Al-Sc alloy; and the stability of the financial and capital markets. Such expectations and assumptions are inherently subject to uncertainties and contingencies regarding future events and, as such, are subject to change. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed and identified in public filings made by NioCorp with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the following: NioCorp's requirement of significant additional capital; NioCorp's ability to receive sufficient project financing for the construction of the Elk Creek Project on acceptable terms, or at all; NioCorp's ability to achieve the required milestones and receive the full $10.0 million in reimbursement under the Project Sub-Agreement with Advanced Technology International, an entity acting on behalf of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium under the authority of the U.S. Department of War; NioCorp's ability to receive a final commitment of financing from EXIM or other debt financing or financial support on acceptable timelines, on acceptable terms, or at all; NioCorp's ability to access the full amount of the expected net proceeds under the standby equity purchase agreement (the "Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement") with YA II PN, Ltd., an investment fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP; NioCorp's ability to continue to meet the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; risks relating to NioCorp's common shares, including price volatility, lack of dividend payments and dilution or the perception of the likelihood of any of the foregoing; the extent to which NioCorp's level of indebtedness and/or the terms contained in agreements governing NioCorp's indebtedness, if any, the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement or other agreements may impair NioCorp's ability to obtain additional financing, on acceptable terms, or at all; covenants contained in agreements with NioCorp's secured creditors that may affect its assets; NioCorp's limited operating history; NioCorp's history of losses; the material weaknesses in NioCorp's internal control over financial reporting, NioCorp's efforts to remediate such material weaknesses and the timing of remediation; the possibility that NioCorp may qualify as a passive foreign investment company under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); the potential that the business combination with GX Acquisition Corp. II and other related transactions could result in NioCorp becoming subject to materially adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences as a result of the application of Section 7874 and related sections of the Code; cost increases for NioCorp's exploration and, if warranted, development projects; a disruption in, or failure of, NioCorp's information technology systems, including those related to cybersecurity; equipment and supply shortages; variations in the market demand for, and prices of, niobium, scandium, titanium and rare earth products; current and future offtake agreements, joint ventures, and partnerships, including NioCorp's ability to negotiate extensions to existing agreements or to enter into new agreements, on favorable terms or at all; NioCorp's ability to attract qualified management; estimates of mineral resources and reserves; mineral exploration and production activities; feasibility study results; the results of metallurgical testing; the results of technological research; changes in demand for and price of commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; competition in the mining industry; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments, including changes in federal and/or state laws that may significantly affect the mining and scandium alloy industries; trade policies and tensions, including tariffs; inflationary pressures; the impacts of climate change, as well as actions taken or required by governments related to strengthening resilience in the face of potential impacts from climate change; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the timing and reliability of sampling and assay data; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of NioCorp's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns, and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining, development or scandium alloy production activities; management of the water balance at the Elk Creek Project site; land reclamation requirements related to the Elk Creek Project; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; claims on the title to NioCorp's properties; the infringement or loss of NioCorp's intellectual property rights; potential future litigation; and NioCorp's lack of insurance covering all of NioCorp's operations.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions made by the management of NioCorp prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.

All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the matters addressed herein and attributable to NioCorp or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, NioCorp undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: NioCorp Developments Ltd.

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FAQ

When will NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) appear on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia on July 13, 2026?

NioCorp CEO Mark A. Smith is scheduled to appear on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia today at 8:30 p.m. ET. According to NioCorp, the segment will feature discussion of U.S. critical minerals, supply chain issues, and the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project.

How can investors watch the NioCorp (NB) interview on CNBC Squawk Box Asia?

Investors can watch Mark A. Smith's Squawk Box Asia appearance live on CNBC at 8:30 p.m. ET and later via replay on CNBC's website. According to NioCorp, the interview will be available online following the broadcast.

What topics will NioCorp CEO Mark Smith discuss on Squawk Box Asia regarding NB stock?

Mark A. Smith will discuss the outlook for the U.S. critical minerals industry, domestic production progress, and supply chain and economic security challenges. According to NioCorp, he will also highlight the company's priorities for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.

What is the significance of NioCorp's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project mentioned in the CNBC interview?

The Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska is a key focus for NioCorp, and Smith will outline related priorities on CNBC. According to NioCorp, this project is central as the company advances its role in U.S. critical minerals production.

Who is representing NioCorp (NB) on CNBC's Squawk Box Asia and what is his role?

NioCorp will be represented by Mark A. Smith, its Executive Chairman and CEO, during the Squawk Box Asia segment. According to NioCorp, he was invited to discuss critical minerals, supply chains, and the Elk Creek project with hosts Chery Kang and Sri Jegarajah.

What type of program is CNBC's Squawk Box Asia, featuring NioCorp on July 13, 2026?

Squawk Box Asia is described as CNBC Asia's flagship business news program focused on live market coverage and key business stories. According to NioCorp, it features interviews with senior business leaders, policymakers, and market experts on global markets and trade.