Nebraska’s Scandium Leap for U.S. Defense | Omaha News

Niocorp, a Nebraska-based mining startup, just struck a major deal with Lockheed Martin to produce scandium oxide — a rare, ultra-strong material critical for U.S. defense — right here in the U.S. for the first time. With a $10 million military grant and plans to hit 100 tons annually (more than the world currently produces), Niocorp is poised to break China’s monopoly on this vital mineral, helping build lighter, tougher aircraft and giving American pilots a crucial edge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dff10a4058a9f322