New York-Based Lind Partners to Invest Additional US$2.5 Million in NioCorp Under Second Tranche of 2015 Financing
January 24 2018 - 5:59AM
NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp” or
the "Company”)
(TSX:NB)(OTCQX:NIOBF)(FSE:BR3) is pleased to announce that an
entity managed by The Lind Partners, a New York-based asset
management firm (together, “
Lind”), will invest an
additional US$2.5 million in the form of a convertible security
(the “
Convertible Security”) under the second and
final tranche (the “
Second Tranche”) of the
convertible security funding agreement between NioCorp and Lind
dated December 14, 2015, as amended (the
"
Agreement"). In addition, NioCorp has received
conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for certain
amendments to the Agreement, which, among other things, provide for
additional funding of up to US$2 million as part of the Second
Tranche, subject to certain conditions, for total gross proceeds to
the Company of up to US$4.5 million.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
"Mark Smith”
Mark Smith Executive Chairman, CEO, and
Director
Source: NioCorp Developments Ltd.
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For More Information:
Contact Jim Sims, VP of External Affairs, NioCorp Developments
Ltd., 303-503-6203, jim.sims@niocorp.com
About NioCorp
NioCorp is developing a superalloy materials
project in Southeast Nebraska that will produce Niobium, Scandium,
and Titanium. Niobium is used to produce superalloys as well as
High Strength, Low Alloy steel, which is a lighter, stronger steel
used in automotive, structural, and pipeline applications. Scandium
is a superalloy material that can be combined with Aluminum to make
alloys with increased strength and improved corrosion resistance.
Scandium also is a critical component of advanced solid oxide fuel
cells. Titanium is used in various superalloys and is a key
component of pigments used in paper, paint and plastics and is also
used for aerospace applications, armor and medical implants.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
document. Certain statements contained in this document may
constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to
statements regarding any additional funding to be provided by Lind
under the Second Tranche. Such forward-looking statements are based
upon NioCorp’s reasonable expectations and business plan at the
date hereof, which are subject to change depending on economic,
political and competitive circumstances and contingencies. Readers
are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause a
change in such assumptions and the actual outcomes and estimates to
be materially different from those estimated or anticipated future
results, achievements or position expressed or implied by those
forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors
that could cause NioCorp’s plans or prospects to change include
risks related to the Company's ability to operate as a going
concern; risks related to the Company's requirement of significant
additional capital; changes in demand for and price of commodities
(such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes in economic
valuations of the Elk Creek Project, such as Net Present Value
calculations, changes or disruptions in the securities markets;
legislative, political or economic developments; the need to obtain
permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory
requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may
differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the
perceived potential of NioCorp’s projects; risks of accidents,
equipment breakdowns and labor disputes or other unanticipated
difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or
unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or
technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or
development activities; the speculative nature of mineral
exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing
quantities of grades of reserves and resources; and the risks
involved in the exploration, development and mining business and
the risks set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC at
www.sec.gov.. NioCorp disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
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