Business overview
NioCorp Developments Ltd. is an industrial minerals company focused on the development of the Elk Creek project in Nebraska. The company aims to produce niobium, scandium, and titanium, which are critical minerals used in high-strength alloys and advanced manufacturing.
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Update log
| Date | News | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/15/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/14/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/12/2026 | Event outcome: Confirmed event_outcome | Webcast on Elk Creek feasibility study results — NioCorp Developments Ltd. held its scheduled live investor webcast on August 11, 2026, to discuss the results of its updated 2026 Feasibility Study for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. The study outlines a 40-year mine life with a pre-tax net present value (NPV) of $4.1 billion and an after-tax NPV of $3.4 billion, projecting the production of eight critical-mineral products. |
| 8/12/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 1 → Rating 3 AI review | Retroactive review under the reinforced financial gate: NioCorp is pre-revenue (no reported revenue) with a net loss of USD 50.8M, so the rating cannot be better than 3 regardless of the scandium/rare-earth news narrative. The prior Rating 1 was driven by press-release momentum rather than fundamentals. Rating downgraded to 3 (speculative) pending a funded path to revenue. |
| 8/10/2026 | NioCorp Developments released a feasibility study for its Elk Creek project, indicating the potential to produce eight critical minerals over a 40-year mine life with significant economic projections. | |
| 8/10/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/5/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 2 → Rating 1 AI review | The signing of a memorandum of understanding with a major defense prime contractor like Lockheed Martin significantly de-risks the commercial viability of the Elk Creek project. This partnership serves as a strong signal of industrial demand for NioCorp's critical mineral output, justifying an upgrade to a 1 rating for stronger potential. While execution risks remain, this agreement provides necessary institutional validation for the project's long-term utility in the defense supply chain. |
| 8/5/2026 | Yahoo Finance | |
| 8/5/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 3 → Rating 2 AI review | The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with a major defense prime like Lockheed Martin significantly validates NioCorp’s strategic value in the defense sector. This partnership reduces commercial uncertainty and enhances the credibility of the Elk Creek project as a critical domestic supply source. Consequently, the rating is upgraded to reflect improved institutional confidence and clearer development pathways. |
| 8/4/2026 | Lockheed Martin and NioCorp Sign MOU Yahoo Finance | Yahoo Finance |
| 8/3/2026 | Rating revision: Rating 4 → Rating 3 AI review | While NioCorp remains a high-risk pre-production mining company, the recent initiation of coverage by institutional analysts and positive market momentum suggest improved market sentiment regarding its strategic value. Insider share acquisitions by the CEO and a Director indicate management confidence, warranting an upgrade to a speculative rating of 3. However, significant financial and execution risks persist, preventing a higher rating until consistent operational progress is demonstrated. |
| 7/14/2026 | Why NioCorp Stock Soared Today Yahoo Finance | NioCorp Developments Ltd. stock price experienced an increase following positive news shared by the company's CEO. |
| 7/13/2026 | Mark A. Smith, CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd., is scheduled to appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" to discuss the company. | |
| 7/2/2026 | NioCorp Developments Ltd. is identified as a significant opportunity in the critical minerals sector, with B. Riley Securities initiating coverage with a Buy rating. | |
| 6/23/2026 | Jim Cramer Recommends MP Materials Over NioCorp Yahoo Finance | Jim Cramer discussed NioCorp Developments Ltd. on his program, characterizing the stock as speculative while expressing a preference for MP Materials. |
| 6/9/2026 | Why NioCorp Developments Stock Popped Today Yahoo Finance | NioCorp Developments stock saw positive market movement, influenced by recent financial analysis. |
| 1/20/2026 | 8-K — Other material events · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 11/13/2024 | Smith Mark A. (Pres, CEO) — Buy +$0 Insider Form 4 | P - Purchase transaction of +183,422 shares at $0.00 |
| 11/13/2024 | Kehler Dean C (Dir) — Buy +$0 Insider Form 4 | P - Purchase transaction of +56,577 shares at $0.00 |
| 1/22/2024 | 8-K — Officer / director departure or appointment · Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 9/6/2022 | S-K 1300 ELK CREEK TECHNICAL REPORT SUMMARY — Period: 2022-06-30 | |
| 11/6/2020 | FORM 8-K — Officer / director departure or appointment · Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits | |
| 3/27/2017 | EXHIBIT 99.2 — Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits |