NioCorp Developments

NB

Market cap $620M

Announcements on critical mineral trade agreements could occur "literally" any day. Trump's 180-day agreement deadline to reduce reliance on China has ended.

CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 13, 2026 / Mark A. Smith, Executive Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd.

On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ:NIOBW) is a "little too speculative” and added that he likes MP Materials (NYSE:MP) as it has the government's backing.

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B. Riley initiated coverage on NioCorp stock. There are significant risks associated with an investment in NioCorp, so only those with high risk tolerances should click the buy button.

Beijing's Current Heavy Rare Earth Restrictions Are a Permanent Strategic Shift, Not a Temporary Bargaining Tactic, Smith Warns Trump Administration is Moving Aggressively to Accelerate the Build-Out of Domestic Mine-to-Manufacturer Supply Chains Industry and the Pentagon Still Face Dangerous Shortages Until the US Production Comes Online, Including NioCorp's Elk Creek Project in Nebraska CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / FoxNews.com today published an opinion-editorial by Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd.

The mean of analysts' price targets for NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB) points to a 100.7% upside in the stock.

NioCorp Developments secures a 10-year non-binding offtake agreement with Traxys, validating Elk Creek's sales channel and supporting a Strong Buy rating. NB's vertically integrated, non-open-pit mining model targets six minerals, with rare earth elements and scandium purity offering significant revenue upside. NB's $419 million cash position and active $800 million EXIM debt application are pivotal for funding the $1.2 billion Elk Creek CAPEX, mitigating dilution risk.

China's dominance in critical mineral refining is becoming an increasingly important geopolitical and economic risk. Market capitalizations across the sector could create unusual opportunities.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 101.3% in NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NB). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.