NioCorp Adds VP, Business Development
2014年5月10日 - 9:22AM
Marketwired
NioCorp Adds VP, Business Development
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 9, 2014) -
NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company")
(TSX-VENTURE:NB)(OTCQX:NIOBF)(FRANKFURT:BR3) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Scott Honan to the position of Vice President,
Business Development.
Scott is a graduate of Queen's University in Mining Engineering
in both Mineral Processing (B.Sc. Honors) and Environmental
Management (M.Sc.) disciplines. With over 20 years of experience in
the gold and rare earth industries, his background includes the
positions of General Manager and Environmental Manager at
Molycorp's Mountain Pass, CA facility, and more recently, Vice
President Health, Environment, Safety and Sustainability at
Molycorp's corporate office in Greenwood Village, CO.
Included in Scott's duties will be complete oversight of all
activities related to the Company's Elk Creek Niobium project.
These duties will include coordination of work being performed by
consultants such as SRK Consulting, SGS Canada Inc., Hazen Research
Inc. and Dahrouge Geological, in order to rapidly propel the
project in line with NioCorp's corporate planning.
"We believe Scott is the ideal candidate to enable the rapid
ramp-up of development work being implemented at the Elk Creek
Niobium project, as we carry out the necessary studies required to
accelerate the Company through the project development stage,"
stated Mark Smith, CEO
The Company also wishes to announce the granting of incentive
stock options to its directors, officers, consultants and
employees, under its Stock Option Plan, for the purchase of up to
500,000 common shares of the Company for a period of 3 years at a
price of $0.50 per share.
The Company is reviewing potential candidates to enhance and
augment the Board of Directors in light of the stage of corporate
growth we are entering into, following acceptance of the
resignation of Claude Dufresne due to a potentially conflicting
personal situation. Claude has been a valuable contributor to the
Company, and is thanked for his past services.
About the
Company: NioCorp are developing the only primary niobium
deposit known to be under development in the U.S., and the highest
grade undeveloped niobium deposit in North America, located near
Elk Creek, Nebraska. The Company has published an NI 43-101
resource of 19.3 Million tonnes grading 0.67% Indicated, containing
over 129,182 tonnes of Nb2O5,
and 83.3 Mt grading 0.63% Inferred, containing over 523,844 tonnes
of Nb2O5). Niobium is
mainly used in the form of Ferro-Niobium to produce HSLA (High
Strength, Low Alloy) steel, to produce lighter, stronger steel for
use in automotive, structural and pipeline industries. The U.S.
imports 100% of its niobium needs.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Peter Dickie, Director, President and Corporate Secretary
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Certain statements contained in this press release may
constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements are based upon NioCorp's reasonable expectations and
business plan at the date hereof, which are subject to change
depending on economic, political and competitive circumstances and
contingencies. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause a change in such assumptions and the actual
outcomes and estimates to be materially different from those
estimated or anticipated future results, achievements or position
expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause NioCorp's plans or
prospects to change include changes in demand for and price of
commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes
or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or
economic developments; the need to obtain permits and comply with
laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the
possibility that actual results of work may differ from
projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential
of NioCorp's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns and
labour disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or
interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated
expenses in development programs; operating or technical
difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or development
activities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and
development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of
grades of reserves and resources; and the risks involved in the
exploration, development and mining business. NioCorp disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
NioCorp Developments Ltd.(604) 568-7365www.NioCorp.com
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