Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Nebraska, United States
Source: Mugglehead Magazine
NioCorp Developments Ltd. is developing the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska to produce niobium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements from a single integrated operation. The project has completed feasibility studies and received a USD 10 million grant under the Defense Production Act to support domestic scandium supply, highlighting its strategic importance.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Nebraska, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mugglehead Magazine
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Original status | feasibility completed, pursuing financing and permitting |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | NioCorp Developments Ltd. is developing the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska to produce niobium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements from a single integrated operation. The project has completed feasibility studies and received a USD 10 million grant under the Defense Production Act to support domestic scandium supply, highlighting its strategic importance. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Nebraska |
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Source | Mugglehead Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-12-25 |
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