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Ukraine doesn't have any rare earth metals, and the strategic minerals it does have are not worth trillions of dollars

https://www.intellinews.com/ukraine-doesn-t-have-any-rare-earth-metals-and-the-strategic-minerals-it-does-have-are-not-worth-trillions-of-dollars-368472/
There is currently a lot of confusion over US President Donald Trump’s proposed $500bn deal to gain control over Ukraine’s rare earth metals wealth. The problem is that Ukraine doesn’t have any rare earth minerals; it has a lot of “strategically important metals” like lithium. That is true. But actual rare earth metals? No. Almost none.

At the danger of nitpicking, rare earth metals (REMs) are a group of 17 elements in the periodic table, consisting of the 15 lanthanides (including neodymium, dysprosium, terbium, scandium and yttrium), which are very useful, as they enable the production of sophisticated electronics thanks to the conductivity quirks of their chemical bonds when used in combination with more traditional materials.
A deep dive by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Javier Blas, released on February 19, went into the distinction between the two and undermined Trump’s assumption that Ukraine holds trillion of dollars of valuable minerals.

“What Ukraine has is scorched earth; what it doesn’t have is rare earths. Surprisingly, many people – not least, US President Donald Trump – seem convinced the country has a rich mineral endowment. It’s a folly,” Blas wrote.
There is even a question mark over the economic viability of mining what rare earth metals Ukraine has. One of the few confirmed REM deposits is at Novopoltavske (tantalum, niobium, strontium and magnetite), which was discovered by the Soviets in the 1970s, but even the government says it is “hard to extract” and has remained fallow since then.

Referenced Bloomberg article - need subscription
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-19/trump-s-insistence-ukraine-has-rare-earth-elements-is-wrong

You should dismiss every single post here. This is just a message board.

Besides that, titanium is easy to find. We have much bigger concerns than the 3rd product that was basically a no nevermind until the pricing of the headline products suddenly became a risk. Niocorp not Titcorp. I hope titanium does not become a crutch. Remember when the mine would break even on niobium alone? PFFFFFT. You weren't here yet.

Many companies are looking for Titanium to buy for making drones amid speculation China would next to have titanium export controls.

Therefore I started dismissing past posts which do not give NB proper chance to success.

Note: Titanium has many other applications on military hardwares.

Putz: Sorry I did not respond to your PM during Happy Hour on Friday. Did not see it until too late. The answer is no. He has not posted here or anywhere in nearly 7 months.

Back $5?! I sure hope so.

You got it. Although I’m still going to vote the same unless something spectacular happened before the AGM but the day we close below $2.20 I vote

I have faith in the market that they believe the share price is going to go higher and back up to You-know-where. With or Without an NR

flexing your voting power if we close below 2.20? Cuz we are gonna soon.

Unless a news bomb hits.

Excited to see something positive

In Germany a spread of 30 % between buy and sell.... 

Dan’s chart

thanks Daniel D.


A lot to digest
https://stockcharts.com/sc3/ui/?s=NB

Flag, Golden Cross, long legged Doji, below 20 DMA but above $2.20 support.

Should see volume pick up with market sentiment. (Pos or neg)
News would be nice soon.
(in a mines life)

JMO

Probably will not hear much about the cyber incident. They disclosed it and that's the end of it. Exim moved a little bit into some more waiting and analysis, and we are still broke except for some dilutive can kicking. The cyber incident is the very least of our worries. Unfortunately, I see the cyber incident as another excuse later if they need one.

Bigger question, does RPMGLobal need the FS to complete their independent review? One would think that would be pretty important documentation to have during that process. I'm sure "they do not" until quietly "they do". Can that be funded yet and by who?

Nothing to add Sir

We need facts

What is the latest comment to the cybersecurity..... 

Again, as usual, we seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of the mining industry....as 'We get no respect'... probably due to the way Molycorp was walked away from during Bankruptcy 10+ yrs. ago and the NB shareholders might be paying for that.... without even knowing about the history on that one.....
Still 'Radio Silence' from the IR office...... as usual, NB shareholders are left to wonder and reset the '9 month clock' after the last PR regarding changing out upper level mgmt. at EXIM a few weeks ago...... how will that affect NB? How will the possible Ukraine elements affect NB's future? where are we at with the changing landscape???

Sure would be nice to know if any other work is going on in advance of getting financing for the FS publishing phase of the project...... or does the clock 'restart once they drop some financing on us... and then NB still needs to start from scratch on the DD and extra drilling?? or is the extra drilling requirement off the table now with new EXIM Executive Mgmt....??? why are we always in the dark? it's like we are in the bottom of the mine shaft with no lights on and wondering when the next RaiVeyor car is going to come by??? mushroom land...... Let's go Mr. Simms, give us some updates, is anybody doing anything back at Centennial Hdqtrs.? or just watching Jerry Springer reruns during each day and waiting for the financing to get ENGAGED!!???

ARGH.......

NCT

Mining for Defense: Unlocking the Potential for U.S.-Canada Collaboration on Critical Minerals
Published February 18, 2025

https://www.csis.org/analysis/mining-defense

In-depth brief talks about niobium at length. rare earths, scandium, neodymium, praseodymium, mining, processing, refining, recycling, problems with financing small projects, etc. etc.
While this mostly focuses on projects in Canada, and and even mentions a couple of projects still in exploration (Aley Project, Mactung Project), it does mention the Jervois cobalt mine in Idaho and the TempiuteTungsten Mine and Mill in Nevada, but no mention of Nebraska or NioCorp despite niobium being mentioned 22 times.

https://www.tasekomines.com/properties/aley-project/
https://fireweedmetals.com/mactung-project/

Critical Mineral Resources: National Policy and Critical Minerals List
Updated February 21, 2025

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47982
“It is the continuing policy of the United States to promote an adequate and stable supply of materials necessary to maintain national security, economic well-being and industrial production with appropriate attention to a long-term balance between resource production, energy use, a healthy environment, natural resources conservation, and social needs.”
Ranking the Minerals by Supply Risk Score
The USGS aims to prioritize critical mineral resource initiatives using the ranked criticality of the minerals on the 2022 CML.
The five highest supply risk minerals by recency weighted supply risk score were: gallium (0.67), niobium (0.66), cobalt (0.65), neodymium (0.65), and ruthenium (0.63)

Sounds like a great plan! Unfortunately, the project is currently an open field and the money keeps blowing by.

https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3700059/dod-looks-to-establish-mine-to-magnet-supply-chain-for-rare-earth-materials/
Since 2020, DOD has awarded more than $439 million to establish domestic rare earth element supply chains. This includes separating and refining rare earth elements mined in the U.S., as well as developing downstream stateside processes needed to convert those refined materials into metals and then magnets.
https://www.energy.gov/fecm/articles/doe-invests-over-32-million-increase-efficiency-us-critical-minerals-production
With the selections announced today, FECM has committed an estimated $254 million since January 2021 for projects that support critical minerals and materials exploration, resource identification, production, and processing in traditional mining and fossil fuel-producing communities across the country. ?

https://3dprint.com/316398/iperionx-lands-47-1m-from-dod-for-titanium-3d-printing-powders/
IperionX, the Charlotte-based supplier of critical mineral powders used for additive manufacturing (AM), has been awarded a $47.1 million contract from the US Department of Defense (DoD) in a competitive bid to provide titanium to the US defense industrial base (DIB). Over a two-year period, the DoD and IperionX will fund a two-phase development program with up to $70.7 million, with IperionX providing the remainder of the investment.

In Phase 1 of the project, the US government will contribute $5 million, while the company will provide $1 million, to perform feasibility studies related to IperionX’s Titan Project, a critical minerals operation in west Tennessee. As of August, 2023, IperionX has received all necessary permits to move forward with the Titan Project, which the company claims is “the largest JORC-compliant resource of titanium and rare earth rich mineral sands in the U.S.”

Mine the raw ore in Ukraine, then ship it to Elk Creek for future refinement. I can live with that arrangement.

Remember - the Elk Creek Project is not just for a mine, but also a processing center.

You still think this is risk free?!

My interest of investing on NB / NIOBM. Increased a lot ever since I read an article from China about niobium silicon metals which were very much related to their lab tests on space ship.

The metal is light and can resist very high temperatures. It is rumored that China has innovations on super hypersonic unmanned alrplsne or advanced missiles normal radar can’t find.

Niobium is going to be expensive commodity soon.

Stanislav Kondrashov on What Is Niobium?

https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/?s=niobium

Stanislav Kondrashov on What Is Niobium?
https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/stanislav-kondrashov-on-what-is-niobium-the-metal-shaping-aerospace-and-superalloys/

Stanislav Kondrashov on Niobium vs. Columbium
https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/stanislav-kondrashov-on-niobium-vs-columbium-the-critical-elements-dual-identity/

Stanislav Kondrashov on the energetic potential of niobium
https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/stanislav-kondrashov-on-the-energetic-potential-of-niobium/

Stanislav Kondrashov on Nb: The Element Driving Innovation in Key Industries
https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/stanislav-kondrashov-on-nb-the-element-driving-innovation-in-key-industries/

Stanislav Kondrashov on Nb: The Hidden Metal Powering Modern Innovations
https://stanislavkondrashovtelfag.com/stanislav-kondrashov-on-nb-the-hidden-metal-powering-modern-innovations/

Seriously, did you fall on your head? We are still trading at decade lows. Who could possibly be out of the red?!?!

However, we are not in red. Good sign.
Niocorp for ever. 

Ask any questions you want. They don't pre-screen them, and you won't know what they will or won't answer until you ask.

Ask what questions? The "hard" questions they wont answer LOL? Unless something big moves before then, this will be more PowerPoint and tapdancing.

But…but…but, it’s the shorts……LMFAOOOOOO

https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/manage_msg.asp?message_id=175806229

You must remember, the NASDAQ was going to be the game changer, at least that’s what was being pumped. Oh and what was it in 2016 when the pump was Nioturd was on the cusp of full and complete funding….

All right there in one’s history.

Neither was true or real just like the bogus short claim…

More sec investigation coming before AGM?
I guess more than a small comment to the cyber crime is desperate 

I have had in the past multiple meetings with Mark,Jim, and Peter. Also met the whole management team at a private dinner 8 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Lot of enthusiasm for the project but things turned sour when no debt partner appeared after we were assured of multiple tension. GX coming into the picture was the final straw for some of us. Niocorp dropped the ball major league and a lot of investors got taken to the cleaners.

If I decide to get back into the stock, it will be for a trade only. Niocorp gave out hints they would be in production close to a decade ago. I have no idea who they were listening to. Big swing and a miss.

Not arguing with you, but they are well within the existing regulation for timing of the meeting. Hard to argue with that.

I looked back at previous inauguration years and seems that EXIM board meetings continued even after the change of administration, so watching for activity. Last meeting was 1/8.

I’m not thrilled with the pace here either, but start-ups dilute. It’s what they do. 2025 has all the planets trying to align. Go to the meeting and ask questions.

The last two years Niocorp has had to push their annual meeting to the following year because of I believe an audit issue but not sure 100%. It makes no difference anyway. They cannot seem to get anything right except dilute the company.

Yup. But did NioCorp do that or did ProxyVote make the mistake? It is their website.

DEMAND AN INVESTIGATION! Notify the SEC. This is clearly one of the biggest scandals in Nasdaq history! Where's that fraud lawyer? 🤪

5620. Meetings of Shareholders
(a) Each Company listing common stock or voting preferred stock, and their equivalents, shall hold an annual meeting of Shareholders no later than one year after the end of the Company's fiscal year-end, unless such Company is a limited partnership that meets the requirements of Rule 5615(a)(4)(D).

https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com/rulebook/nasdaq/rules/nasdaq-5600-series

I think that 6 month rule was for the TSX in The Great State of Canada

Mark and his team of “seasoned” employees have a very short time to rebuild their reputations with investors. The predicted “watershed” year that Mark predicted did not happen in 2024. I’m beginning to think Mark just says things, like financing is imminent, to excite investors….lol. It’s hard to trust anything coming from Niocorp management.

What else is new?

Public company’s have to hold an AGM within six months of the last day of the financial year.
That is why our AGM has always been in the same year as the financial year end.
They did not do that either, unless the year end is no longer end of June.

Looks like they can break whatever rules they want on the Nasdaq.

That is incorrect. It should be the 2024 annual meeting.

Taken straight from the ProxyVote site

Would that be the 2024 meeting instead. They have pushed back the years. I guess it does not matter anyway.

Right, shifted it again.....

Chart seems to be broken, now we can hope that new Exim head will speed up.. 

You might be waiting a bit for the show to start!

2025 Annual Meeting To be held Thursday, March 20, 2025

Niobium Wire Market Size and Growth Forecast by Application, Type, and Region 2025-2032
02-20-2025

https://www.openpr.com/news/3878077/niobium-wire-market-size-and-growth-forecast-by-application
USA, New Jersey- According to Market Research Intellect, the global Niobium Wire market in the Internet, Communication and Technology category is projected to witness significant growth from 2025 to 2032. Market dynamics, technological advancements, and evolving consumer demand are expected to drive expansion during this period.
The growing use of niobium wire across several sectors-including aerospace, medical, and electronics-drives the market largely. Aerospace components and high-temperature applications find it perfect because of its great strength, light weight, and strong oxidation resistance. Another major influence is the medical field since niobium's biocompatibility qualifies for surgical tools and implants. Furthermore generating interest in high-purity niobium wire are the growing need for superconducting materials, especially in MRI machines, particle accelerators, and quantum computers. The conductivity and corrosion resistance of niobium promote applications in capacitors and semiconductor components, therefore benefiting the electronics sector as well. Increasing investments in materials science and modern production help to drive creativity in goods derived from niobium. Driven by technical developments and industrial demand, the niobium wire market is likely to keep growing as durable, high-performance materials for important uses take front stage.

Niobium’s role in meeting the global demand for energy
Feb 19, 2025 #steel #Niobium


The global demand for energy is projected to grow by 47% by 2050. While oil and gas will remain essential, renewable energy sources are expected to make up 27% of the energy mix by 2025. To meet this increasing demand, energy infrastructure must evolve, focusing on safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.🌍

An important component of this transition is high-performance materials like Niobium. This video explores how Niobium-enhanced steels are playing an important role in transforming energy infrastructure in areas such as:

1.Pipeline transport: Niobium strengthens and toughens steels, allowing pipelines to carry more oil and gas. This enhancement enables pipelines to operate safely in challenging environments and extends their service life.🛢

2.Power generation: Niobium improves the efficiency of thermal power plants by enhancing steam turbine performance, reducing CO2 emissions, and increasing resistance to high temperatures and oxidation. 💨

3.Wind power: Niobium reinforces the structural steels used in wind turbine towers, facilitating the construction of higher structures that increase efficiency, lower material costs, and ensure a longer service life. 🏗

From power plants to pipelines, Niobium is essential for building a sustainable and resilient energy future. Discover the impact of Niobium in the energy sector and how this element is supporting the transition to cleaner energy.

Learn more at https://niobium.tech/

#Niobium #BeTheE-volution #steel

Failure is what Mark gravitates to. He puts all his eggs in the basket with a financier who would provide imminent financing. That failed miserably with no B, C, D, or E options for financing.

Mark went on to an even bigger failure with the GXII merger. It cost shareholders hundreds of millions in market cap loss and massive equity in the company for NOTHING.

Mark Smith never fails to disappoint. I don’t know how a businessman can fail so miserably at being a businessman.

Is Walter throwing a pre pep rally for the event?

Please come to the cinema 13th March
"AGM" will be on the big screen

☺️👀👀👀👀😅😅😅😅😅

You really couldn’t write a better WTF bullshit story.

Walter C’s Novel is going to be a best seller comedy.

And an imminently “financed” movie staring Jim Carrie.

Must be silly bandits.... End of January a cybersecurity alert was for big insurance company...... They defently could lose more than we have on harddisks..... 

This may shed some light on the nomination - note the nominee's father-in-law:

Chicago native John Jovanovic nominated by president Trump as the new CEO & Chairman of EXIM Bank. John is married to Dephane Oz, the daughter of Dr Oz and he is also the brother of local favorite Miki Jovanovic.

Wtf...

European shareholders still uninformed... 

And as if need any other obstacles to procure financing!!! and now we have the Valentine's Day hack job..... not that we have any money to steal in the coiffers..... geezus... we are BROKE dick.... we got no money we got coins in the cushions,,,, toll booth money..... that's it! we can't manage any more failure here!!

NCT

Probably the start of hacking from the Chinese if we're to believe Trump's tariff threats. Undermine the few companies outside of the US and the tariffs will mean nothing.

Well if this isn’t the day of WTF.

I just saw Republican Don Bacon of Nebraska, who is on, the House Armed Services Committee, telling Trump to turn the ship around on Ukraine.
Do the right thing.

Putin Started the war, and is the Dictator etc

That’s all we need to stimulate EXIM

Strike while the iron is hot Mark Smith, get over to Ukraine and stake out a project, as a stop loss option.

LOL
Sheeeesh