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NASA and Jefferson Lab fuel inventions and the regional economy, leaders say

https://www.pilotonline.com/2024/12/03/nasa-and-jefferson-lab-fuel-inventions-and-the-regional-economy-leaders-say/
Jefferson Lab in Newport News has made several scientific advances, particularly in particle physics and quantum mechanics, said Cynthia Keppel, associate director of experimental nuclear physics.

“We are exploring the nature of matter,” she said.

The facility, internationally known among the science community, has about 2,000 scientists exploring the nature of matter. There are 1,200 American scientists with the rest coming from all over the world.

The main attraction is the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility. It accelerates electrons to high energies using superconducting radio-frequency technology. The electron beam runs continuously. This allows for a high rate of data collection and high precision in experiments.

Shaped like a racetrack, the accelerator has two linear accelerators connected by arcs. Electrons circulate multiple times through these linear sections, gaining energy each time they pass. Then, they are sent to four experimental halls where different experiments can run simultaneously, she said.

“This is research that can’t be done anywhere else,” Keppel said.

There are 750 employees who are physicists, engineers, technicians and support staff. The lab also supports hundreds of additional jobs indirectly through local contracts and partnerships, particularly in Hampton Roads. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Jefferson Lab operates with an annual budget of around $150 million.

She said the lab is working to secure and improve the supply of high-purity niobium, which is crucial for the superconducting radio frequency cavities in particle accelerators. It is also used in advanced manufacturing. Most comes from Brazil, she said. Jefferson Lab scientists also collaborate with other national labs, universities and industry partners on niobium research and development.

The lab is also working with Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute to develop less invasive and more effective ways to treat cancer, Keppel added.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/asia/china-minerals-semiconductors.html

Thanks for the links Wagner and AO

It looks like this particular China news is creating interest in Critical Mineral stocks.

NioCorp up 8%
MP Material up 11%
Ucore up 5%
Etc

Gap, gee what else is new.

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Thanks for Sharing PC!
Good to know Stellantis is on "Track!" along with other catalysts. Just taking more time. Jim did state it was SLOW!! LOL (What else is new...)
See how they finish in 2024...
chico

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-bans-exports-gallium-germanium-082140769.html

China bans 

Here the reality comes....

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/asia/china-minerals-semiconductors.html 

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63068400/stellantis-ceo-carlos-tavares-resigns/

Musk will be good for mining minerals.

https://www.eenews.net/articles/how-trumps-new-bestie-could-boost-minerals/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-commits-to-7-54-billion-loan-for-stellantis-venture-to-build-2-electric-vehicle-battery-plants/ar-AA1v8hsY?ocid=winp2fptaskbar&cvid=b673fee6d1e241e8a875f3d74e8a856b&ei=28

Thanks, nice to know things are acceleration.

I suppose it’s like being in Rocket Ship, things are moving so fast already, you just don’t notice when it accelerates.

Submitted the following inquiry this am after the announced resignation of Stellantis' CEO:
Jim:

Is the abrupt resignation of Stellantis’ CEO, on the heels of the recent report of a 27% decline in Stellantis’ revenue and the 50% drop in its share price this year, likely to have any negative impact on the continuing negotiations with Stellantis to formalize the LOI for the offtake agreement, and a potential equity investment?

Response:

We do not expect it will impact our ongoing negotiations, which are now accelerating. Tavares was known to be leaving for months now. The new procurement team with whom we are working seems very focused on reaching an agreement, although a final deal remains to be consummated and there are no guarantees that one will be.

Jim Sims
Chief Communications Officer
NioCorp Developments LTD
+1 (303) 503-6203
Jim.Sims@NioCorp.com
https://www.NioCorp.com

someone wants to buy 15000 shares?

Don't worry, there are other buyers such as Thysen Krupp and possibly
even Tesla Company.
titanium for construction,
scandium for alloys and niobium is always in demand

Great find GE. Hopefully, he can Make NioCorp Great Again!

Thanks for posting this link to Trumps talk to the NY Economic Club

Interesting article published today by about an unrelated company based not far from Elk Creek.  This company has been mentioned on this board before.  No ties to Niocorp, but it does mention Elk Creek and is a good read. 
Link only below as I couldn't figure out how to convert to text on my phone. 

Beatrice company seeks to break China stranglehold on rare-earth minerals
https://journalstar.com/news/state-regional/business/beatrice-company-seeks-to-break-china-stranglehold-on-rare-earth-minerals/article_1a549f40-c341-5118-9a29-8485bd39dca6.html

Hey that sounds great. It really does. If we are still twiddling our thumbs mid 2025 we will know what they were discussing. More smiles and moral support. We were never supposed to be beholden to the government in the first place, but If plan Z finally works thats great.

The US must beat China on critical minerals and advanced manufacturing
By Robbie Diamond and Morgan Ortagus
November 27, 2024

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3244020/us-beat-china-critical-minerals-advanced-manufacturing/
If the right investments and policies are not advanced quickly, the economic and strategic ramifications could make the OPEC oil embargoes of the 1970s seem trivial by comparison. Without bolstering domestic and allied critical mineral production and processing, reforming regulatory frameworks, and securing the resources needed for energy transition and defense, the United States risks ceding technological and strategic leadership to China.
The new administration has a unique opportunity to reverse these dynamics and protect America and its allies from Beijing’s mineral extortion. First, the United States must harness its abundant natural resources by passing measures such as the Energy Permitting Reform Act, which has already garnered bipartisan support. Unlocking domestic energy infrastructure and mineral extraction potential while adhering to high environmental standards is essential to reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Ortagus
Morgan Deann Ortagus (born July 10, 1982) is an American television commentator, financial analyst, and political advisor who served as spokesperson for the United States Department of State from 2019 to 2021 during the Trump administration.

She previously held government positions as a deputy attaché and intelligence analyst at the United States Department of the Treasury and as a public affairs officer at USAID. Ortagus worked as national security contributor at Fox News prior to her appointment as State Department spokesperson.[2][3] She is an officer in the United States Navy Reserve.

She's on FOX, AND she's from Florida AND she's a beauty queen having won the Miss Florida Citrus title in 2003. Trump WILL listen! 😂

https://reddit.com/r/IBC_Advanced_Alloys

Questions for the 11/29/2024 IBC Investors Webcast answered by Jim Sims

Are there any discussions with the Trump transition team?  Yes.

The IBC Management Team also represents NioCorp.

https://reddit.com/r/IBC_Advanced_Alloys

Let's be positive for 2025

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Hope he's not kidding. If we got funded tomorrow we would be built out and producing right near the end of his 2nd term based on the timelines suggested in the past. Hopefully the REE workflow buildout added to the original plant is the same or somehow shorter. If we do intend to produce REEs.

https://www.econclubny.org/documents/10184/109144/20240905_Trump_Transcript.pdf

Trump on Rare Earths.

We’re going to become a major producer of rare earth minerals. We’re going to create
jobs and making it, really, and us truly self-reliant. Remember, the rare earth, where we
have to go to China.

I have no idea what is said within the offices of the transition team Putz. But I do know NioCorp's management team has prior relationships there and is in regular daily contact with them, and that they are totally supportive of the work DOD and EXIM are doing with NioCorp.

UK 2024 Criticality Assessment published

Niobium #1

https://www.bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-2024-criticality-assessment/

Niobium is definitely a shining star of the future! Mark Smith and Dean Kehler need to start polishing their tarnished reputations and image.

That Niobium would be the Primary Bread winner, riding a Dark Horse, per Landmark.

So 7500 tonnes is 7.5 million KG's @ $45.00 per, equals $337,500,000

https://www.metalary.com/niobium-price/

Lots of upside for Titanium
https://www.metalary.com/titanium-price/
*****

And then there is Scandium!

That's the problem! too many minerals, and too cumbersome to decide which one to promote.
Good excuse! lol

NioCorp should put in a revolving door at the front entrance, and then they will come to us.

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What part of Revolving Door doesn't Dean Kehler understand?
The leaving part I assume!

Bwahahaha. Utter garbage.

Niobium: A metal of the future
04 November, 2024 WRITTEN BY Oliver Gray

https://mining.com.au/niobium-a-metal-of-the-future/
The niobium project pipeline
Though the world is short on mines dedicated to niobium production, that could change over the next few years as a number of late-stage developers make the jump to mining.

One of the most prominent near-stage assets is NioCorp Developments’ (NASDAQ:NB) Elk Creek Project in Nebraska. Located 129km south of Omaha, the project — when it comes online — will be the only niobium mine and the primary niobium processing facility in the US.

Already, NioCorp has secured all the necessary construction permits and contracted 75% of its planned ferroniobium production for the first 10 years of operation. According to a 2022 Feasibility Study, Elk Creek is expected to produce almost 7,500 tonnes of ferroniobium annually over a 38-year life, with production due to begin at the start of 2026.

It’s that time of year where we should all give thanks. Two years ago we were so thankful that Mark wanted us to merge with GXII. We were going to get the needed funds to finish the detailed engineering work and get the money to break ground. Instead, we were slaughtered and gutted. The NYC thugs have taken Mark and all of us to the cleaners. Happy Thugsgiving everyone!

I would love to be a fly-on-the-transition-teams-wall.
I could use some good news.

What have they said so far?

Regardless of that, happy Thanksgiving tomorrow to all the American

With another Thanksgiving here upon us...... sometimes i feel like a Turkey walking to the NB Slaugterhouse when i see the .13 cent abysmal stock price......at this rate it would take a thousand shares just to buy a FRIKKIN TURKEY!!! cuz the leaders have gobbled up all the patience from every last investor.....
We hope for the best and hope that the worst (cuz it has been a shit show by all objective accounts) is behind us....

LET's GO NIOCORP!!! Let's make ALL THOSE TRIPS TO WASHINGTON D.C. PAY OFF!!! WE SEE EVERYONE AND THEIR BROTHER AND SISTER GETTING MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORTING LOVE (EVEN THE LATEST $26m FUNDING FOR THE MINING COMPANY PRODUCING NIOBIUM OXIDE !!!!) gosh..... everybody seems to be cutting in the Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet line.... in front of NioCorp.... even tho NIOCORP is sponsoring all these seminars/conferences!!! HUH??? WTF...... Maybe 2025 will be the YEAR that NIOCORP FINALLY (geee zusssss FINALLLLLLLLLLY) declares that they will IN FACT produce REE's..... You know you can't rush into these PR declarations..... HAHAHAHAHAHA........ gotta take the requisite 4 YEARS just to get that out definitively!!! ONLY IN NIO-VILLE does it take 4 hours to watch the show '60 Minutes'...... while the investors marvel at how our 'lil engine that could (or might) chugs along at mine speed (i.e., 1 step forward.... 4 steps back...... at 1 mph)
All our chips are on DOD now (to finance the FS and extra EXIM DD/Homework).....they (NIO Mangle-ment) always said the we would not desperately kneel at the gub'mint alter with hat in hand..... beholden to the elongated timelines and stops and starts and inherent and exasperating gubmint inefficiencies..... BUT HERE WE ARE...... God help us all...

NCT

I don't want it to fail. Remember this is just a message board. it means nothing, I hope you are right, but if we are still sitting here summer 2025 I wont be surprised. I'm sure there's still a ton of bipartisan support and competitive tension. Sure. there always is. There just is never any fucking money.

Bingo! Well stated ge. Your posts have been spot on and the truth. I made inquiry following the election as to what effect, if any, the results of the election and the incoming administration would have on the pending items with DOD and EXIM. There are prior relationships between certain members of the NB management team and the incoming transition team. They have indeed been in daily contact and the Trump transition team is completely and totally supportive of the work DOD and EXIM are doing with NioCorp. Just "ignore" the noise from those who want this project to fail for their own selfish reasons.

Geee Dad, looky what you can get with an actual functioning business with an actual product. You mean that 26M wont go directly into the bank accounts of the company officers and the light company while they wait on a hope and a prayer? I'm completely amazed.

The more the Merrier as Jim would say.

And if you can’t beat them, let them beat you. (to a pulp)

https://www.asminternational.org/dod-awards-global-advanced-metals-26m-to-produce-niobium-oxide-in-boyertown-pennsylvania/?srsltid=AfmBOoqtPJm7mcYsl6rPrDmwIcQp1aaYBN-Hup63hgz5l6W4TRWiqFLF

Honestly, 10M wouldn't do anything right now anyway. I say hold it back until we have other money in place and the 10M could further supplement our effort to produce a master alloy which is what the 10M is actually for. Its not for can kicking to pay the light bill and salaries.

https://www.niocorp.com/nebraskas-u-s-senator-deb-fischer-and-congressman-don-bacon-secure-10-million-in-federal-funding-for-u-s-aluminum-scandium-master-alloy-production/

That's funny also. DOD must be very prudent and scrutinize the expense of $10M. Make sure that 10M going to the right cause. After all, 10M is a lot of money, mind you. BUT, they don't mind completely losing track of multiples of $1B. 100X 10M can be shat upon the earth with reckless abandon, but watch your 10M.

DOD eom

According to Niocorp management, we have been shovel ready for years!!! The incoming Trump administration is certainly a bonus for us.

Reality, we have less than 5% institutional investment in the company. There is no competitive tension between institutional investors or commercial lenders. Shovel ready for years!!! We have had smoke blown up our arses for years!!!

Of course not. But the trump admin did nothing here from 2016-2020. I remember back then the same sentiment was frothing on this board. OMG Trump gonna make Niocorp Great Again! Ryan Zinke was gonna get it done! The July 2018 Senate hearing on critical minerals featuring Jim Sims was the start of the fire baby! Then, absolutely nothing happened. But wait! Air permit hits in June 2020 LIFTOFF BABYYY!! Annnnnd again, NOTHING.

We might be a bit more on the mineral hungry side this time, but Im not holding my breath. If they slash EPA rules that aren't a problem anyway for us, we are still flat broke. It can't hurt to reduce EPA rules in any raw material industry. If we got ground broken by the end of 2020, we might be just now producing usable materials. We missed the opportunity to stockpile for WWIII by about 4-8 years if the right's intention was to stockpile.

I can't remember which entity the company said they were in contact with daily sometime ago, but I always wondered if it meant the entity was also in contact with them?

Show me where it says they are in daily communication. Prove to me that you didnt just pull that "bullshit" out of your ass.

LMAO do your own DD. Everyone says that. And here I am all caught up with you in the deep red. You dont know shit either. Nobody does. Darkness here because they have nothing positive to report.

Do your own DD, you don't know what the F##K you are talking about.....you are lazy

I don't read into bullshit that is not there like you do. That EXIM application has not done SHIT. It may be a vehicle for the incoming admin to get some money here. Don't hold your breath.

You saying they were in daily contact was indeed bullshit. You got that from the crystal ball in the back of your pants.

from time to time,
They always bring good news right before holidays: 4th of July , Christmas ,
...Thanksgiving?

No Exim application at that time
You simply ignore facts you don't like