Energy Fuels Reports Strong Output at Uranium Mine

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Energy Fuels Inc. said that its Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona outperformed production estimates in the second quarter of 2025. The Lakewood company mined 638,700 pounds of uranium during this period, with 230,661 pounds extracted in June alone. The average uranium grade at the mine was 3.51% in June and 2.23% for the quarter. Mark...

CCU Chancellor to Step Down Amid University Restructuring

Colorado Christian University Chancellor Donald Sweeting will conclude his service on June 30, 2025, as part of a restructuring plan for fiscal year 2026, the university reported in a release. Sweeting has been with the Lakewood university since 2004, serving as a trustee, president since 2016, and chancellor since 2022. During his time at CCU,...

Ur-Energy Appoints New President

Ur-Energy Inc. has named Matthew Gili as its new president as the company works to enhance its uranium production capabilities in Wyoming. This decision is part of Ur-Energy’s succession planning and strategic growth initiatives. The Littleton company is advancing towards full production at its Lost Creek mine and is set to begin operations at its...

Cottonwood Plaza Shopping Center for Sale: $13M

The Cottonwood Plaza shopping center in Lakewood is on the market for $13,150,000. This retail property spans 65,100 square feet and includes 20 tenants, featuring a diverse mix of national anchors, retail outlets, restaurants, and service providers. The shopping center boasts a cap rate of 7.31% and is currently 93.7% occupied, with a net operating...

Pinkard Tops Out on Affordable Housing Build

Pinkard Construction Co. reported that the final phase of The Edge Affordable Apartments in Loveland is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Lakewood general contractor reported that two of the three buildings in the phase have reached or are nearing structural topping out. Progress on the project is attributed to early coordination with OZ...

Energy Fuels Secures Final Approvals for Rare Earth Project

Energy Fuels Inc. has received final regulatory approval from the Government of Victoria, Australia, for its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sand Project. This project, a joint venture with Astron Corp., is recognized as a leading near-term source of rare earth minerals. With this approval, Lakewood-based Energy Fuels can move forward with critical steps, including...

Intrepid Secures $425M in Financing to Accelerate U.S. Fiber Rollout

Intrepid Fiber Networks has increased its senior secured credit facility to $425 million. This expanded facility, arranged by Societe Generale, is intended to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support the rapid expansion of its fiber networks across the United States. The additional liquidity will help Broomfield-based Intrepid accelerate its network deployments while also allowing...

DMC Global Elects Jay Doubman to Board

DMC Global Inc. elected John R. “Jay” Doubman as an independent director on its board. Doubman brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience in the industrial and building products sectors. Currently, Doubman serves as CEO and board member at ICP Group, a manufacturer of specialty coatings and adhesives for the construction industry. He...

Aclarion Enrolls First Patient in Back Pain Clinical Trial

Aclarion Inc. enrolled the first patient in its CLARITY trial, aimed at assessing the impact of its Nociscan technology on surgical treatments for chronic low back pain. The initial participant was enrolled at the Texas Back Institute, recognized for its advancements in spine care. The CLARITY trial is a randomized clinical study designed to evaluate...

Mines Alum Launches Endurance Coaching Business

Andrea Gioia, a 2009 Colorado School of Mines graduate, has transitioned from a corporate executive in the software industry to the owner of Sunshine Wellness Adventures, an athletic performance business focused on triathlon coaching and wellness camps. Gioia, who previously placed second in the female category at the 2022 Alpha Win Hudson Valley Triathlon, found...

Ski Country Antiques Showroom Up For sale: $3.26M

The retail showroom occupied by Ski Country Antiques & Home in Evergreen is now on the market for $3,260,000. The property went up for sale in June. Sales flyers for the 1.13-acre property list the structure as vacant, though it is not: Ski Country Antiques remains in operation at the facility. Ski Country Antiques has...

NREL Launches New Peer-Learning Cohorts for Local Leaders

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has welcomed 30 local participants from 25 states, territories and Tribes to its new Energy to Communities (E2C) peer-learning cohorts, focusing on electricity load growth and utility engagement. These cohorts, managed on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aim to address the pressing challenges of...