AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRare Earths Drilling: American Rare Earths kicked off a 2026 feasibility-level core drilling program at its Halleck Creek rare earths project in Wyoming, targeting up to about 3,050 meters across 19 holes at the Cowboy State Mine area as it works toward a definitive feasibility study. Data Center Power Deal: Enbridge says Meta will buy power from the first phase of its Cowboy Project near Cheyenne—365 MW of solar plus a 200 MW/1,600 MWh battery system—tying Wyoming generation to long-term data center demand. Cheyenne Tax Vote: Cheyenne voters will decide in August 2026 on a renewed “6th Penny” sales tax to fund major infrastructure, safety and recreation projects, including a $4 million downtown upgrade package. Housing Market Watch: Redfin reports Cheyenne home prices are still rising in 2026, with a median sale price of $448,203 (+21.1% year over year). Energy Reliability Prep: Rocky Mountain Power outlined plans for a potentially active wildfire season, including temporary line shutoffs that could mean more outages in some areas. Local Business/Permitting: Jackson Town Council denied a Pearl Street development application for the northwest corner of Pearl Ave. and Glenwood St., putting the project on pause. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy data shows diesel prices in Wyoming remain volatile, with Campbell County’s lowest reported diesel at $5.27 per gallon in the week ending May 16.
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