U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts to Attend NioCorp Developments Dec. 5 Town Hall Event
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Company Update - U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts will attend and speak at NioCorp's Town Hall meeting on December 5, 2025, in Elk Creek, Nebraska [1][2] - The Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project, which NioCorp is developing, has received strong support from Senator Ricketts during his tenure as Governor of Nebraska [2] - The Town Hall events will include presentations and a Q&A session with NioCorp executives regarding the progress of the Elk Creek Project [4][5] Event Details - The Lunch Town Hall will start at 12:30 p.m. CT, with doors opening at 12:00 p.m. CT [3][7] - The Dinner Town Hall featuring Senator Ricketts will begin at 5:00 p.m. CT, with doors opening at 4:45 p.m. CT [7] - Complimentary meals will be provided to all registered attendees [4] Project Overview - NioCorp is developing the Elk Creek Project, which is expected to produce niobium, scandium, and titanium, along with evaluating the potential for rare earth production [8] - Niobium is utilized in specialty alloys and high-strength steel, while scandium enhances aluminum alloys and is critical for advanced fuel cells [8] - Titanium is important for lightweight alloys and various applications, including aerospace and medical implants [8]