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Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NioCorp Engages Engineering Firms to Update Elk Creek Project Feasibility Study
CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ('NioCorp' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ:NB) is pleased to announce that it has engaged multiple engineering and consulting firms to complete work required to update NioCorp's Feasibility Study for the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the 'Project'). The firms have been engaged to complete engineering and costing of all elements of the Project. Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. ('Dahrouge') is expected to serve as the lead author of the Feasibility Study. The firms engaged by NioCorp and their respective work scopes include the following: 'We are excited to bring this talented and capable team together,' said Scott Honan, NioCorp's Chief Operating Officer. 'These firms are all standouts in their respective fields and most have already done significant work in support of the Elk Creek Project. I look forward to coordinating these efforts and to seeing the results of their work.' 'I am very pleased that NioCorp is able to launch such a highly coordinated and comprehensive effort,' said Mark A. Smith, NioCorp's Executive Chairman and CEO. As announced on April 22, 2025, NioCorp is launching a drilling campaign this week at the Elk Creek Project site designed to support the conversion of a portion of its current Indicated Resources into Measured Resources and the subsequent conversion of a portion of its current Probable Mineral Reserves into Proven Mineral Reserves at the Project. # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jim Sims, Corporate Communications Officer, NioCorp Developments Ltd., (720) 334-7066, [email protected] @NioCorp $NB #Niobium #Scandium #rareearth #neodymium #dysprosium #terbium #ElkCreek #China #exportban #Pentagon ABOUT NIOCORP NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Southeast Nebraska that is expected to produce niobium, scandium, and titanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Project. Niobium is used to produce specialty alloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy ('HSLA') 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 ('NdFeB') 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 regarding completion of work required to update the Feasibility Study; initiatives designed to support the conversion of resources and reserves into higher categories; NioCorp's expectation to finalize engineering of its new and more efficient production process; NioCorp's expectation of producing niobium, scandium, and titanium, and the potential of producing rare earths, at the Elk Creek Project; and NioCorp's ability to secure sufficient project financing to complete construction of the Elk Creek Project and move it to commercial operation. 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 metals; the stability of the financial and capital markets; and the ability of the engaged firms to complete their respective work scopes in connection with the updated Feasibility Study. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the following: NioCorp's ability to operate as a going concern; 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 receive a final commitment of financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States on an acceptable timeline, on acceptable terms, or at all; NioCorp's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination with GX Acquisition Corp. II (the 'Business Combination') and the standby equity purchase agreement (the 'Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement' and, together with the Business Combination, the 'Transactions') with YA II PN, Ltd., an investment fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, including NioCorp's ability to access the full amount of the expected net proceeds under the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement; NioCorp's ability to continue to meet the listing standards of Nasdaq; 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 or the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement may impair NioCorp's ability to obtain additional financing; 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 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; 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 industry; 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, or development 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; 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. press release
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NioCorp CEO Mark Smith to Appear on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" Show on Wednesday, April 16
Host Maria Bartiromo leads the the number one pre-market business news program in cable. CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ('NioCorp' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ:NB) is pleased to announce that Mark A. Smith, Executive Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd., will appear on Fox Business Network's " Mornings with Maria " show featuring Maria Bartiromo at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The interview will focus on recent actions by China to restrict exports to the U.S and other allied nations of heavy rare earths and other critical minerals that are key to national defense, electronics, communications, transportation, and many other technologies. Mr. Smith had a front row seat to China's first cut-off of rare earth exports in 2010 as the then-CEO of America's only rare earth producing company, Molycorp, Inc., located in Mountain Pass, California. At NioCorp, Mr. Smith is leading the development of the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska, which expects to produce both light and heavy rare earth elements as well as the critical minerals niobium, scandium, and titanium. The Elk Creek Project is expected to feature an integrated underground critical minerals mine and surface processing facility that will make purified and separated forms of both the light and heavy rare earths, much as China does today. The planned processing facility is also expected to be able to process rare earth carbonates and concentrates produced from other mines in the U.S. and overseas. 'Mornings with Maria' is the number one pre-market business news program in cable. Ms. Bartiromo also anchors Sunday Morning Futures (10 AM/ET) on FOX News Channel (FNC),which routinely ranks as the highest rated show on Sundays in cable news. In April 2017, Bartiromo was also named the anchor for FBN's weekly primetime investing program Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street (Fridays, 7 PM/ET). # # # FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jim Sims, Corporate Communications Officer, NioCorp Developments Ltd., (720) 334-7066, [email protected] @NioCorp $NB #Niobium #Scandium #Titanium $rareearth #neodymium #dysprosium #terbium #ElkCreek ABOUT NIOCORP NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Southeast Nebraska (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. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our project's ability to potentially process rare earth carbonates and concentrates produced from other mines in the U.S. and overseas; progress toward securing sufficient project financing to complete the construction of the Elk Creek Project and move it into commercial production; and NioCorp's expectation to produce niobium, scandium and titanium and the potential to produce rare earths at the Elk Creek Project. 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 metals; the stability of the financial and capital markets; NioCorp's ability to service our debt and meet the payment obligations thereunder and current estimates and assumptions regarding the business combination with GX Acquisition Corp. II (the 'Business Combination') and the standby equity purchase agreement (the 'Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement' and, together with the Business Combination, the 'Transactions') with YA II PN, Ltd., an investment fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, and their benefits. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the following:NioCorp's ability to operate as a going concern; 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 receive a final commitment of financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States on an acceptable timeline, on acceptable terms, or at all; NioCorp's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions, including NioCorp's ability to access the full amount of the expected net proceeds under the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement; NioCorp's ability to continue to meet the listing standards of Nasdaq; 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 or the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement may impair NioCorp's ability to obtain additional financing; 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 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; 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 industry; 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, or development 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; potential future litigation; and NioCorp's lack of insurance covering all of NioCorp's operations. Any financial results discussed in this press release are preliminary and represent the most current information available to the Company's management as of April 11, 2025, as financial closing procedures for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, are not yet complete. These estimates are not a comprehensive statement of the Company's financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, and actual results may differ materially from these estimates as a result of the completion of quarter-end accounting procedures and adjustments, including the execution of the Company's internal control over financial reporting, the completion of the preparation of the Company's unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the subsequent occurrence or identification of events prior to the filing of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, any such statements regarding the Company's financial performance are not necessarily indicative of the Company's financial performance that may be expected to occur for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025, or for any future fiscal period. 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. press release
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
China Launches New Precision Strike Against Pengaton Rare Earth Supply Chains
CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 4, 2025 / China retaliated today against the U.S. and allied nations by restricting the export of highly strategic Chinese-made rare earths, critical minerals that are needed in virtually all U.S. defense systems and across the electronics, manufacturing, high-technology, transportation, and energy sectors. The implications for U.S. national security are dire, according to NioCorp Developments Ltd. Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith ('NioCorp' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ:NB). 'This is a precision strike by China against Pentagon supply chains that enable our most powerful weapons and defense systems, from stealth fighters and precision-guided munitions to satellite systems and hypersonic weapons,' according to Mr. Smith. 'The U.S. has long known that it walks a fine line by relying so heavily on China for rare earths. With this new move, Beijing is jamming its fingers on the pressure points of American deterrence. These aren't just metals-they're bottleneck elements, and without them, much of the Pentagon's advanced hardware risks slipping from superiority to obsolescence.' Mr. Smith, a 40+ year mining and rare earth industry veteran, predicted such a move by China months ago and has been raising the alarm with U.S. national security officials. See 'This is not a mere supply chain hiccup, it's a geopolitical earthquake in slow motion. Every fighter jet delayed, every missile contract disrupted, every paused satellite payload becomes a ripple in America's strategic posture. And with Russia and China tightening coordination, this may mark the start of a material cold war fought not with tanks, but with export licenses and embargoes,' he added. The middle and heavy rare earths to which China will now restrict access are these: samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium. The restrictions, announced China's Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, include metals, alloys, oxides, compounds, and related products of the targeted rare earths. The announcement can be seen here: NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Nebraska that is expected to produce the processed rare earths to which China now seeks to restrict U.S. access, as well as niobium, titanium, and scandium. More information on that project can be seen here: # # # Jim Sims, Corporate Communications Officer, NioCorp Developments Ltd., (720) 334-7066, [email protected] @NioCorp $NB #Niobium #Scandium #rareearth #neodymium #dysprosium #terbium #ElkCreek #EV #electricvehicle ABOUT NIOCORP NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Southeast Nebraska that will produce niobium, scandium, and titanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Project. Niobium is used to produce specialty alloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy ('HSLA') 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 ('NdFeB') 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. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the prospective impacts of Chinese export restrictions on U.S. national security and other economic sectors; NioCorp's expectation of producing niobium, scandium, and titanium, and the potential of producing rare earths, at the Elk Creek Project; and NioCorp's ability to secure sufficient project financing to complete construction of the Elk Creek Project and move it to commercial production. 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; our ability to service our existing debt and meet the payment obligations thereunder; the future price of metals; the stability of the financial and capital markets; and current estimates and assumptions regarding the business combination with GX Acquisition Corp. II (the 'Business Combination') and the standby equity purchase agreement (the 'Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement' and, together with the Business Combination, the 'Transactions') with YA II PN, Ltd., an investment fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, and their benefits. 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the following: NioCorp's ability to use the net proceeds of the Private Placement in a manner that will increase the value of shareholders' investment; NioCorp's ability to operate as a going concern; 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 receive a final commitment of financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States on an acceptable timeline, on acceptable terms, or at all; NioCorp's ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions, including NioCorp's ability to access the full amount of the expected net proceeds under the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement; NioCorp's ability to continue to meet the listing standards of Nasdaq; 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 or the Yorkville Equity Facility Financing Agreement may impair NioCorp's ability to obtain additional financing; 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 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; 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 industry; 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, or development 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; 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.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ClearanceJobs Expands Staffing Solutions for Cleared Talent Acquisition
CENTENNIAL, Colo., March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced today that ClearanceJobs, its leading career marketplace for professionals with active security clearances, has expanded its Staffing Solutions offering—connecting employers with top-tier security-cleared professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement roles. ClearanceJobs Staffing Solutions delivers end-to-end hiring support, including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), direct hire, and veteran hiring programs tailored for defense and aerospace organizations. With access to the largest network of cleared professionals, ClearanceJobs helps companies streamline recruiting efforts, reduce time-to-fill, and maintain compliance with federal contracting requirements. "Whether companies need short-term contractors or long-term cleared hires, our staffing team delivers vetted candidates fast," said Alex Schildt, President of ClearanceJobs. "We combine a data-driven approach with deep cleared industry expertise to meet the unique demands of national security hiring." Key Benefits of ClearanceJobs Staffing Solutions: Dedicated Recruiting Team – A U.S.-based team with an average 16 years of cleared hiring experience, including a Talent Manager, Project Manager, and Recruiter. Nationwide Cleared Candidate Access – Source Top Secret, Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information and Full Scope Polygraph candidates across all contract types. Custom Hiring Strategies – Comprehensive marketing campaigns and targeted sourcing built from 20 years of ClearanceJobs labor market data and external research partners. Veteran Hiring Expertise – Programs designed to place transitioning service members into cleared roles at military-friendly companies. Flexible Pricing Models – Fees are tailored to the level of service, placement type, and required skill set. With a deep understanding of client needs and a specialized focus on cleared hiring, ClearanceJobs Staffing Solutions delivers tailored recruiting solutions that drive results. From software development to logistics, executive roles to cybersecurity, visit our site to learn more. Journalists: Email for more information on ClearanceJobs' offerings. ClearanceJobs – About Us Founded in 2002, ClearanceJobs is a modern marketplace for career opportunities in national security. We maintain a strong commitment to connecting security-cleared professionals and employers in a secure and private platform to fill the jobs that safeguard our nation. Our protected career marketplace allows industry employers and candidates the ability to connect, converse, and exchange opportunities. From instant messaging to deep personal and company branding, ClearanceJobs balances participation by giving every user – both employers and candidates – a platform to share, explore, and engage. With offices in Colorado and Iowa, ClearanceJobs (a DHI Group, Inc. brand) is the largest service focused solely on professionals with U.S. federal government security clearances. DHI Group, Inc. – About Us DHI Group, Inc (NYSE: DHX) is a provider of AI-powered career marketplaces that focus on technology roles. DHI's two brands, Dice and ClearanceJobs, enable recruiters and hiring managers to efficiently search for and connect with highly skilled technology professionals based on the skills requested. The Company's patented algorithm manages over 100,000 unique technology skills. Additionally, our marketplaces allow tech professionals to find their ideal next career opportunity, with relevant advice and personalized insights. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Investor ContactTodd Kehrli or Jim ByersPondel Wilkinson, Inc.212-448-4181ir@ Media ContactPhoebe WellsPR & Partnerships Manager, ClearanceJobscjmedia@
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
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NUBURU, Inc. and HUMBL, Inc. Announce $2 Million Share Exchange Agreement and Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth and Shareholder Value
CENTENNIAL, Colo. & SAN DIEGO, February 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU, the "Company"), a leading innovator in high-power blue laser technology, and HUMBL, Inc. (OTC: HMBL), a strategic holding company with focus in Brazil, today announced the execution of a $2 million Equity Swap Agreement and strategic partnership designed to accelerate both companies' growth strategies and deliver immediate value to shareholders. Transaction Details Under the terms of the Equity Swap Agreement: NUBURU will issue $2 million in common stock to HUMBL (subject to applicable exchange cap, stockholder approval, and registration requirements); and HUMBL will issue an equal amount of Series C Preferred Stock to NUBURU Following satisfaction of any required stockholder or regulatory approvals and registration requirements, it is anticipated that 70% of the shares of NUBURU will be distributed to the stockholders of HUMBL as a dividend. The issuance of the shares by both parties is contingent upon both parties obtaining any required regulatory or stockholder approval and satisfying any applicable registration requirements. The companies have also entered into a Master Distribution Agreement, appointing HUMBL as the exclusive distributor in Brazil for both NUBURU's existing business and its recently announced Defense and Security Portfolio Companies. The parties may also negotiate in the future performance-based incentives that would allow HUMBL to expand its exclusivity to all of Latin America upon achieving certain revenue and market penetration targets. Strategic Alignment for Accelerated Growth "This partnership represents the convergence of two companies with newly transformed business models and leadership teams," said Thiago Moura, CEO of HUMBL, Inc. "NUBURU, under its new management team, is expanding its business within its Defense and Security portfolio into new markets. HUMBL, having divested its Web3 assets and transformed into a Berkshire-inspired holding company in partnership with Ybyra Capital, is now executing a shareholder-centric strategy focused on cross-border strategic partnerships and value creation." Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU, Inc., stated: "This partnership with HUMBL provides NUBURU shareholders with dual benefits – exclusive distribution in Brazil's robust market with potential for all of Latin America, and exposure to HUMBL and Ybyra Capital's extensive regional network," said Alessandro Zamboni, Executive Chairman of NUBURU. "Our entirely new management team is focused on rapid expansion, and this partnership enables us to leverage HUMBL and Ybyra's established presence in Brazil to accelerate the deployment of our Defense and Security portfolio." The alliance builds on NUBURU's established track record of technological excellence and HUMBL's revitalized presence in emerging markets, bolstered by Ybyra's regional expertise and substantial real assets. Important Information and Where to Find It This press release relates to a proposed transaction and does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In connection with the transaction described herein, the Company intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a proxy statement. The proxy statement will be sent to all stockholders. Before making any voting or investment decision, stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. Stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at or by directing a request to the Company. Participants in the Solicitation The Company and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers, information regarding their interests in the transaction and their ownership of the Company's securities are, or will be, contained in the Company's filings with the SEC. About NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU) NUBURU, Inc. was founded in 2015 as a developer and manufacturer of industrial blue laser technology that is transforming the speed and quality of laser-based manufacturing. Under its new management team led by Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni, NUBURU is executing a comprehensive growth and diversification strategy, expanding into complementary domains such as defense-tech, security, and operational resilience solutions. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, NUBURU is leveraging strategic partnerships and acquisitions to accelerate growth in high-value sectors. For more information, visit About HUMBL, Inc. (OTC: HMBL) HUMBL, Inc. has transformed into a strategic holding company, operating with a Berkshire Hathaway-inspired model focused on high-value joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and progressive economic structures. Following the divestiture of its Web3 technology assets, HUMBL has pivoted to a shareholder value-centric approach under the leadership of CEO Thiago Moura, principal of Ybyra Capital—a Brazilian holding company with diversified investments in real estate, commodities, and mining. The company's unique structure enables it to create two-way distribution pipelines throughout Brazil and Latin America, leveraging Ybyra Capital's established regional presence to offer strategic partners immediate access to these valuable markets. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include descriptions of the future strategic plans and growth expectations for NUBURU and HUMBL, including the potential benefits of their partnership, anticipated market expansions, and any statements regarding potential uplisting or future exchange listings. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "potential," "continue," "expect," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current information and expectations, and actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the ability of NUBURU and HUMBL to successfully collaborate and realize the expected synergies of the partnership, market acceptance of new initiatives, regulatory approvals and compliance related to registration, exchange listings, economic conditions in the industries in which they operate, and general market volatility. Both NUBURU and HUMBL disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, except as required by law. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. View source version on Contacts Investor and Media Contacts NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE: BURU)Investor Relations: Media Contact: press@ Website: HUMBL, Inc. (OTC: HMBL)Investor Relations: ri@ Media Contact: media@ Website:
