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Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) with a Buy rating and $13 price target. The stock trades near its 52-week low at $0.06. NioCorp's Elk Creek Project is a critical mineral development in Nebraska. The firm highlights the project's potential, long-term scale, and attractive economics. NioCorp is seeking $780M in loans from the U.S. government and is in discussions with Lockheed Martin for scandium supply.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB) reported preliminary net income of $3.7M, or $0.03 per share, for Q3 2026, compared to a $42.7M loss in the prior-year period. The company had $405.1M in cash as of September 30, 2026, and expects to file its Form 10-Q by November 16, 2026. Net income included $8.5M in non-cash gains from earnout shares and warrants. Operating and investing cash outflows were $6.1M and $5.9M, respectively.

NIOCORP DEVELOPMENTS LTD (NB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NioCorp Provides Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results for the Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2026 CENTENNIAL, Colo. (October 16, 2026) – NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NB) today provided its preliminary unaudited fin

NioCorp signed a 15-year offtake and marketing agreement with Traxys North America for 50% of its ferroniobium output, replacing a 2016 deal. The agreement covers Elk Creek products and includes exclusive marketing rights for scandium, titanium, and rare earth products. Pricing is tied to market indices with specified adjustments. The new deal starts at commercial production, with two 1-year renewal options.

NIOCORP DEVELOPMENTS LTD (NB) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 13, 2026, Elk Creek Resources Corp. (“ ECRC ”), a majority-owned subsidiary of NioCorp Developments Ltd. (the “ Company ”), entered into an Offtake Agreement (the “ Offtake Agreement ”) with Traxys North America LLC

NioCorp reported a net income of $3.7M for Q3 2026, reversing a $42.7M loss from the prior year. The results include $8.5M in non-cash gains and the company had $405.1M in cash. The company is an early-stage developer advancing the Elk Creek project.

NioCorp Developments (NB) advances its Elk Creek mine project, aiming to produce critical minerals like niobium, scandium, and titanium. U.S. officials highlight the strategic importance of domestic production for national security and economic stability. The project has received federal support and partnerships with major companies.

NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) has secured commercial agreements for 100% of its planned production from the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. Traxys will purchase 50% of ferroniobium production, while ThyssenKrupp covers the remaining 50%. Traxys also gains exclusive rights to market NioCorp's scandium, titanium, and rare earth products. The agreements are expected to support NioCorp's debt financing efforts with the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NB) announced that U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials will visit its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project site in Nebraska. The visit coincides with EXIM's review of NioCorp's financing application for the project, which aims to produce niobium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements. NioCorp's CEO expressed pride in the project's progress and its potential impact on U.S. critical mineral security and jobs.

Freedom Broker reduced its price target for NioCorp (NASDAQ:NB) to $8.40 from $12.00, citing funding needs for the Elk Creek project. The company needs $489 million, or 90 million new shares at $5.40 each. NioCorp trades at $0.06, near its 52-week low. Analysts have mixed views, with Jefferies initiating coverage with a Hold rating and $4.70 target, while H.C. Wainwright maintains a Buy rating and $10.00 target. NioCorp is also in discussions with Lockheed Martin for scandium supply.