Niocorp Developm Stock Price, News & Analysis

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) released preliminary financial results for Q3 2024, reporting a loss of $2.1 million ($0.05 per share), showing improvement from the $3.2 million loss ($0.09 per share) in Q3 2023. The company plans to file its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by November 14, 2024. These preliminary results are subject to change and adjustment during the preparation of the final financial statements.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) announced the closing of its underwritten public offering, raising approximately $2.5 million before expenses. The offering included 1,592,356 common shares, each sold with one Series A Warrant and half of one Series B Warrant at $1.57 per combined unit. Series A Warrants have a $1.75 exercise price with 2-year expiration, while Series B Warrants have a $2.07 exercise price with 5-year expiration. The company plans a concurrent private placement to raise additional funds, targeting approximately $6.0 million total. Proceeds will support working capital, advance the Elk Creek Project construction, and repay the Smith Credit Facility.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has announced the pricing of a combined $6.0 million offering, consisting of a $2.5 million public offering and a $3.5 million private placement. The public offering includes 1,592,356 common shares with Series A and B warrants, priced at $1.57 per combined unit. The private placement comprises 2,199,888 common shares with similar warrant structures. Series A warrants have a $1.75 exercise price with 2-year expiration, while Series B warrants have a $2.07 exercise price with 5-year expiration. Proceeds will support the Elk Creek Project construction and repay a $2.0 million credit facility.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has announced the commencement of a proposed underwritten public offering of common shares and warrants in the United States, alongside a concurrent private placement. The offerings include an over-allotment option for the underwriter to purchase up to 15% additional shares and warrants. Maxim Group is serving as the sole book-running manager. The net proceeds will be used for working capital, advancing the Elk Creek Project construction in Southeast Nebraska, and repaying a $2.0 million credit facility. The public offering is being made through an effective shelf registration, while the private placement follows exemption rules. No securities will be offered to Canadian purchasers under the public offering.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has successfully tested its hydrometallurgical process for recycling post-consumer permanent rare earth magnets at its demonstration plant in Quebec. The process, intended for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska, successfully extracted rare earth elements from recycled magnets using the same method planned for processing ore.

The Elk Creek Project contains the largest indicated terbium resource and second-largest indicated neodymium-praseodymium and dysprosium resources in the U.S. The company aims to process various grades of recycled magnets into separated magnetic rare earth oxides, potentially boosting domestic heavy rare earths production, which is currently dominated by Asia.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) announces its participation in Project PIVOT, an $8 million industry consortium that received $3.8 million in UK government funding. The project, led by Sarginsons, includes Aston Martin, Boeing UK, and other industry leaders. The initiative aims to develop lightweight automotive components using recycled aluminum strengthened by scandium, which NioCorp plans to produce at its Elk Creek Project in Nebraska.

The consortium focuses on revolutionizing the global casting industry by optimizing design, weight, and carbon intensity of cast aluminum, targeting 100% recycled content. NioCorp will provide aluminum-scandium master alloy for research and prototype development. The company plans to produce approximately 100 tonnes per year of scandium oxide from its Nebraska facility.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) plans to discuss its potential production of commercial grade magnetic rare earth oxides, including heavy rare earths dysprosium and terbium, at its proposed Elk Creek Project in Nebraska. The company will present these plans at the 20th Annual Rare Earth Conference in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2024.

NioCorp is also exploring the possibility of recycling post-consumer rare earth permanent magnets and processing magnetic rare earth concentrates from sources outside China. The company's whole ore leach process could enable the recycling of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets into separated rare earth oxides for new magnet production.

The Elk Creek Project boasts significant rare earth resources, including the largest indicated terbium resource and the 2nd largest indicated neodymium-praseodymium and dysprosium resources in the U.S. NioCorp plans to conduct research on the technical and commercial feasibility of NdFeB magnet recycling, pending funding.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) will present at the 3rd Annual Scandium Symposium in Washington, D.C. on October 14, 2024. CEO Mark Smith and COO Scott Honan will discuss the company's efforts to advance technology innovation using scandium for vehicle lightweighting, reducing automotive manufacturing costs, and cutting CO2 emissions. They will highlight NioCorp's plans to establish the U.S. as a global leader in scandium production through its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. The presentation will also cover ongoing collaborations with manufacturers to promote scandium use in various transportation systems. NioCorp is sponsoring the event, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

NioCorp Developments (NASDAQ:NB) has secured a new $2 million non-revolving credit facility from CEO and Executive Chairman Mark A. Smith. This facility aims to support the company's efforts in obtaining project financing for its Elk Creek Project in Southeast Nebraska and for general corporate purposes. The credit facility terms include a 10% annual interest rate, a 2.5% establishment fee for drawdowns, a 2.5% prepayment fee, and is secured by all company assets. The facility matures on June 30, 2025.

This transaction is considered a 'related party transaction' but is exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements due to its value being less than 25% of NioCorp's market capitalization. The company's Audit Committee and Board of Directors have reviewed and approved the terms of this transaction.