NioCorp Closes $100M Public Offering at Discount to Fund Critical Minerals Project

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NioCorp Developments Ltd. closed a public offering of common shares and pre-funded warrants, raising approximately $93.6 million in net proceeds to advance its Elk Creek Project.

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• Public Offering Closed

  NioCorp completed a public offering, selling 17,400,000 common shares at $5.00 per share and 2,600,000 pre-funded warrants at $4.9999 each. This finalizes terms and pricing of an offering initiated under a shelf registration statement filed on October 10, 2025.

• Significant Capital Raised

  The offering generated gross proceeds of $100.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $93.6 million after deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses.

• Strategic Use of Proceeds

  Funds are earmarked for working capital and to advance the critical Elk Creek Project towards commercial operation.

• Dilutive Terms

  The offering represents substantial dilution and was priced at a discount to the current market price, with pre-funded warrants adding future potential dilution.

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This filing announces the successful closing of a substantial public offering, securing $93.6 million in net proceeds. While the offering involved significant dilution (approximately 14.4% of the company's market capitalization) and was priced at a discount of about 10.4% to the current stock price, it provides crucial capital for working capital and, more importantly, to advance the Elk Creek critical minerals project towards commercial operation. This capital infusion is a critical step for the company's strategic objectives, extending its financial runway and enabling progress on a key development. The inclusion of pre-funded warrants adds to potential future dilution.