Tuesday, June 15, 2021 8:44:15 AM
NIOCORP'S ESG driven, Generational- Elk Creek Mine is ready to go; "shovel ready!!" NIOBIUM, SCANDIUM, TITANIUM & REE's (if viable). Located in a stable, friendly jurisdiction -(Nebraska) U.S.A. Permitted, Bank F.S. completed, Good % of product already under enforceable contracts. "But you don't have to take my word for it!" See the Niocorp's website:
https://www.niocorp.com/
Articles imply Niocorp applied for Pentagon funding in 2020 -
It's Time to Get the Heck Out of China
May 2020 by Scott Harn
https://www.icmj.com/magazine/article/its-time-to-get-the-heck-out-of-china-4226/
Rare earths projects under development in U.S.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-rareearths-projects-factbox-idUSKCN2241L6
NIOCORP's- REE's, Niobium & Scandium ranked #1,#2 & #3. The proven resource may also be much larger. Just listen to Mark Smiths presentation:
https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.33/gx0.d43.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/NioCorp_Presentation_April_2021.pdf
USGS geological survey (please read)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265685666_Geophysical_expression_of_a_buried_niobium_and_rare_earth_element_deposit_The_Elk_Creek_carbonatite_Nebraska_USA
"Hence more drilling"... to prove out more reserves once mine is sunk. This system could be connected to a larger or undrilled resource/s as depicted in the scans??? Just my opinion on the information presented that Niocorp could potentially double the size of the resource in time??
NIOBIUM ranked #2 on the 2021 U.S. Critical Minerals List Review:
https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2021/1045/ofr20211045.pd
(Niobium is ranked 2nd as the most critical U.S. mineral 2021!)
The BENS US Critical Minerals List Criticality Ranking:
#1)RARE EARTHS
#2)SCANDIUM
#3)NIOBIUM
https://www.bens.org/file/councils/Criticality-Ranking.pdf
From the Nov. 5th 2020 AGM: Scott Honan speaking-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5nNhW3FNs
-(About the 7:40 minute mark)-
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Shaft Freezing Process: to the Nov. 5th AGM 2020 (@34 min. mark)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5nNhW3FNs
Cementation should be finishing up on "costing out" the underground portion & moving onto engineering. (Waiting for announcements from the team here)
Other items of work as Scott describes can/will go on during this time...including Utilities to site, permits, above ground engineering etc. as funding allows.
PLEASE LISTEN TO THE QUESTIONS SECTION-"EVERYONE asked some darn good questions!" ...very interesting listen!
(@50 min. mark) During Question Section. A question was asked about air permit expiring (18months)Section#282- Scott mentions starting grading, leveling, & mobilization or & including
They could also ask for an extension with the state of Nebraska as well.
JUNE 30th 2020 -
https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-receives-construction-air-permit-from-state-of-nebraska-for-its-elk-creek-superalloy-materials-project/
Questions & responses responses from Jim Sims...
(repost for all new board members)
On 9/15/20,
Morning Jim
In 2018 & 2019 Niocorp produced Aluminum Scandium Alloys in conjunction with IBC & Ames laboratory. I would like to know if any patents were issued or applied for as a result of those alloys produced?
Looking forward to the upcoming presentations on the 16th & 17th.
Jim's response:
I’ve gotta go with a follow up question...
Will/are - Chris Huskamp/IBC or other entities continuing to pursue or following up on the materials produced since the initial casting and testing?
Jim's response:
Jim's response to Scandium & future Scandium Producers 1/2021:
Question asked:
Jim-
"You are all probably aware of Rio Tinto’s entry into the Scandium market via the elementnorth21 venture. Could you offer an opinion in regards to this market competition in the Scandium market, and if a lower price point offering is a concern for Niocorp moving forward?"
Reply from Jim in regards to future investor presentations. Just wanted to share with board. 2/2021
REE's- NOTE:******4/2021
"No Intention of updating the F.S. according to Jim!"
Question #1)
a) "IF" REE's are to be added into the NPV as Mark mentioned. Will another F.S. be needed, or can Niocorp continue progress on the overall project ( sinking of the mine shaft & engineering & design) while this is being worked out? (of course once funding is available)
b) What method of Separation does Niocorp intend to utilize to produce REE's & can this method be added "after" the original mine facility is built or will it require a total redesign? (Does this tie into the proprietary CO2 separation Scott & L3 are working on?)
(Makes me think of the CO2 collaboration with L3?)
NIOCORP'S RARE EARTH ELEMENTS - Let's take a look!/b]
Listen to Scott Honan as he specifically mentions Nd, Pr, Dy, & Tb in the Elk Creek resource & possibilities:
NioCorp's Scott Honan Talk Nebraska Rare Earths
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDzLhRfjxTg
Review the levels of all 14 REE types present in the Elk Creek Resource:
NioCorp To Review Potential of Adding Rare Earths to Its Currently Planned Critical Minerals Product Offering
https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-to-review-potential-of-adding-rare-earths-to-its-currently-planned-critical-minerals-product-offering/
Niocorp is utilizing the SX separation method, but is also conducting testing on a proprietary supercritical CO2 method with L3. Again this is an excellent article. You can compare Niocorp's REE PPM to world averages as well as get a good idea of the entire process.
Rare Earth Elements: Overview of Mining, Mineralogy, Uses,
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/3/4/614
Where would Niocorp's TREO resource rank?
Global Rare Earth Comparison Chart:
https://1wcm0741r5ad1d1r7j17fvxq-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/A-grade-comparison-of-global-rare-earth-projects.jpg
Niocorp averages @1.7% - 2% TREO's Placing the (Elk Creek Mine) roughly in the "middle of the pack" in reference to the chart above. Niocorp will produce Niobiun, Scandium & Titanium & if deemed viable REE's. Research from USGS & others have shown the Elk Creek mine resource may indeed be part of a much larger system.
Nebraska Permits issued to date:
Elk Creek Resources; use NDEQ facility #97622
https://ecmp.nebraska.gov/publicaccess/viewer.aspx?MyQueryID=340
"Looks like the runway is clear for take-off...!?"
RECENT EVENTS JUNE 2021
REPORT: 100-Day Reviews under Executive Order 14017 June 2021
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/100-day-supply-chain-review-report.pdf
Fact Sheet
https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jun/08/2002737124/-1/-1/0/DOD-FACT-SHEET-CRITICAL-MATERIALS-SUPPLY-CHAIN-2021.06.07.PDF/DOD-FACT-SHEET-CRITICAL-MATERIALS-SUPPLY-CHAIN-2021.06.07.PDF
DOD to push domestic sourcing of critical minerals
https://insidedefense.com/insider/dod-push-domestic-sourcing-critical-minerals
Remember Jim Sim's response to my question of the possibility of U.S. grants & loan guarantees ....
As Scott Honan's role as COO becomes more prominent as the project progresses....
Scott Honan's interview key take away - Omaha KETV Channel 7 News Airs 2-Part Feature on Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
https://www.niocorp.com/omaha-ketv-channel-7-news-airs-2-part-feature-on-elk-creek-critical-minerals-project/
NioCorp Initiates High Pressure Grinding Roll Testing of its Elk Creek Ore (June 9, 2021)
https://www.niocorp.com/niocorp-initiates-high-pressure-grinding-roll-testing-of-its-elk-creek-ore/ ("Tweaking the Flow/P&ID's" to increase production with the latest equipment if proven viable...)
Some completed & Future News & Catalysts:
a)NIOCORP now "Owns" the land mine is located upon. (Check that off the list!)
b) Pursue detailed engineering (Cementation has got to be close to finishing cost estimates could be a news release soon! BM did mention they should like to start core drilling asap.) It is going to take @6-8 months to complete the engineering so surveying, land clearing mobilization & the following may start soon???
c) Permitting (more smaller permits needed...NE & a few local folks have got a good handle on this. Additional state & local permits may be in the offing?)
d) Sounds like Electric power, Gas & water supply will be on the menu as they along with critical lead time components will take the most time during construction & will be needed to conform to schedule)
e) "Subsequent tranches of Financing/funding or partner/s "....(Exciting times! many possible ways to get over the finish line...Private/U.S. govt./Combo/Spac/German loan guarantee/other???)
GO Team Niocorp! 2021!!
All IMHO & do your own DD... form your own conclusions...
Chico
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