Scott Honan is the Chief Operating Officer at NioCorp Developments Ltd., leading the operational strategy and execution for the company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. With more than 30 years of progressive experience in the global mining industry, Honan specializes in underground mining operations, project development, and safety leadership. A Mining Engineering graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno, he has held senior roles at major producers, including Vice President of Operations at Stillwater Mining Company (now Sibanye-Stillwater), where he oversaw platinum group metals mining in Montana. Throughout his career, Honan has delivered significant achievements, such as driving record production levels, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining zero-fatality safety records at high-profile operations. Prior to Stillwater, he served in key positions at AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Kinross Gold Corporation across North America, Africa, and Australia, honing his expertise in operational optimization, team building, and regulatory compliance in challenging environments. At NioCorp, Honan plays a pivotal role in advancing the Elk Creek project toward full-scale production of niobium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements, critical for electric vehicles, aerospace, and renewable energy technologies. His proven track record in bringing complex underground projects online positions NioCorp to meet growing North American demand for secure, domestically sourced minerals.