CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / July 13, 2026 / Mark A. Smith, Executive Chairman and CEO of NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:NB), will appear on CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" program today at 8:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Chery Kang and Sri Jegarajah.

Mr. Smith was invited on the program to discuss the outlook for the U.S. critical minerals industry, including progress toward expanding domestic production, challenges facing supply chain and economic security, and NioCorp's priorities as it advances the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska.

Mr. Smith's interview will be available for replay on CNBC's website following the broadcast.

Squawk Box Asia is CNBC Asia's flagship business news program, delivering live market coverage and analysis of the business stories shaping Asia and the global economy. The program features interviews with senior business leaders, policymakers, and market experts on the issues influencing global markets and international trade.

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