AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRare Earths & Uranium Watch: American Rare Earths is moving Halleck Creek’s rare earth project forward with an accelerated on-site pilot plant, aiming to prove processing into refined oxide. Energy & Power Infrastructure: Western governors, including Wyoming’s, backed a multi-state task force (WestTEC) to map and accelerate transmission line upgrades to cut bottlenecks and improve reliability. Mining & Jobs: Ur-Energy received Wyoming DEQ authorization to ramp Shirley Basin from limited operations to full-scale ISR, including shipping uranium-loaded resin to Lost Creek. Local Governance & Housing: Laramie City Council candidates faced voters at a forum, with housing, infrastructure, and business growth front and center. Education & Workforce Pipeline: A Wyoming education op-ed argues transfer alone won’t fix bachelor’s-degree gaps and calls for more pathways beyond community college. Water & Data Centers: Residents urged the Evergreen UWCD board to pause new groundwater permits tied to data centers, citing over-allocation concerns. Business Growth: Casper’s new Barnes & Noble is set for a soft opening in early July and a grand opening in August, adding books and vinyl to the local retail mix. Public Safety: NORAD warned general aviation pilots to check temporary flight restrictions ahead of July 4 events.
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