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CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / June 1, 2026 / FoxNews.com today published an opinion-editorial by Mark A. Smith, Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB), warning that China's current export restrictions on heavy rare earth exports are not a temporary negotiating tactic but a permanent strategic decision. U.S. companies and the Pentagon face severe shortages that will not be addressed until U.S. production comes online.
The op-ed can be seen here: https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/west-still-doesnt-grasp-danger-chinas-rare-earth-endgame.
