NioCorp to Participate in Maxim Group’s “Mining the Industrial Supply Chain” Conference on Apr. 21

NioCorp Developments Ltd. announced that CEO Mark Smith will participate in Maxim Group's virtual 'Mining the Industrial Supply Chain' conference on April 21, 2026. The company, which trades on NASDAQ under ticker NB, is developing the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project expected to produce niobium, scandium, and titanium, with potential rare earth production including neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium.

Smith's participation includes two key sessions: a fireside chat at 10:00 AM ET focusing on the Elk Creek project and NioCorp's efforts to establish secure domestic U.S. supply chains for critical minerals, and a panel discussion at 1:00 PM ET on vertical integration opportunities in the critical minerals sector. The conference, hosted by Maxim Group Senior Research Analyst Tate Sullivan, will address critical topics including private capital availability, government backstop funding, and vertical integration strategies for mining companies.

The announcement underscores NioCorp's positioning as a leading U.S. developer of critical minerals essential for defense and industrial applications. The company's focus on domestic supply chain security aligns with broader U.S. strategic initiatives to reduce dependence on foreign sources of critical materials. The Elk Creek project represents a significant potential domestic source of materials critical to high-strength steel production, advanced fuel cells, aerospace applications, and magnetic rare earth applications.

This conference participation demonstrates NioCorp's active engagement with the investment community and its commitment to advancing discussions around critical mineral supply chain resilience. The timing of the conference and NioCorp's participation reflects the increasing strategic importance of domestic critical mineral production capabilities in the current geopolitical environment.