EXIM Bank Reaffirms Target to Finance 65% of NioCorp Elk Creek Project

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1The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) reiterated its target to finance approximately 65% of the upfront CAPEX for NioCorp's Elk Creek Project.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) reiterated its target to finance approximately 65% of the upfront CAPEX for NioCorp's Elk Creek Project. ACCESS Newswire reported that the bank reaffirmed its intent to provide debt financing for the Nebraska-based critical minerals site, pending the completion of due diligence.

The project is considered vital for U.S. critical minerals security and has received broad support from federal and Nebraska state leaders. Shares of NB closed at $3.14 on October 14, 2026, after trading between a low of $3.08 and a high of $3.32 during that session.