AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals & Manufacturing: Energy Fuels completed its Australian Strategic Materials acquisition, aiming to tighten the mine-to-magnet chain by adding rare-earth metallization and alloy production to its Utah oxide processing. Energy & Power Infrastructure: A new federal geothermal field test in Nevada/Utah-area sagebrush is using oilfield-style fracking techniques to see if geothermal can scale beyond today’s limited sites. Utah Defense & Aerospace: The U.S. Air Force validated F-35A precision-strike capability with live ordnance at Hill Air Force Base, testing the full strike chain. Water & Regional Industry: Colorado River uncertainty keeps pressuring Western cities and farms; Nevada’s lawsuit challenges a federal plan that could cut Lower Basin water sharply. Data Centers & Local Politics: Opposition to data centers is spreading into ballot fights, with critics citing power, water, and quality-of-life impacts—an issue Utah lawmakers are also weighing. Utah Business Pulse: Gas prices remain volatile statewide, with diesel and midgrade lows reported in parts of Utah. Local Culture & Events: HorrorFest International announced its full 2026 lineup in St. George (Sept. 16–19), adding a major tourism draw for southern Utah.
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