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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, EXIM Chairman John Jovanovic, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, and Congressman Adrian Smith to Visit NioCorp's Critical Minerals Mine Site

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  • U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, EXIM Chairman John Jovanovic, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Senators Deb Fischer & Pete Ricketts, & Congressman Adrian Smith will visit NioCorp's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska on October 14, 2026.
  • Officials will tour active construction sites, receive briefings on planned critical mineral products, & deliver remarks during the event.
  • The October 14 event is restricted from the general public due to safety & security protocols but will be livestreamed at https://www.niocorp.com/event-livestream/ starting at 12:30 PM CT.
  • The visit occurs as EXIM reviews NioCorp's debt financing application under the Make More in America initiative.
  • NioCorp plans to produce niobium, scandium, titanium, & magnetic rare earth elements to address U.S. import dependence, including 100% net reliance on several targeted minerals.
  • Projected products include specialty alloys, advanced solid oxide fuel cell components, aerospace materials, & neodymium-iron-boron magnets for defense & civilian uses.
  • Forward-looking statements in the release highlight risks regarding financing availability, commodity prices, regulatory approvals, & operational milestones.