Solitario Resources Corp. completed a private placement, securing $4.5 million through the sale of 7,142,855 shares of its common stock at $0.63 per share. The offering involved investments from Newmont Overseas Exploration Ltd., a subsidiary of Newmont Corp., and Wexford Capital Partners, a private investment firm. Newmont acquired 1,587,300 shares, increasing its stake in Solitario...
PharmaJet Inc. has partnered with Immuno Cure to develop a needle-free HIV therapeutic DNA vaccine. The agreement, signed on June 16, 2025, during the BIO International Convention in Boston, will utilize PharmaJet’s Tropis system in a human clinical trial for their ICVAX vaccine. This collaboration follows the success of an earlier Phase 1 trial of...
Colorado Christian University (CCU) Head Men’s Golf Coach Mark Hull will retire after an extensive 21-year career. Hull joined the program in 2005 and has established CCU Men’s Golf as a respected team within NCAA Division II athletics. During his tenure, Hull led the Cougars to their first NCAA Division II National Championship in 2024,...
Gogo Inc. has reported the successful completion of its first end-to-end call utilizing its next-generation 5G technology, marking a significant milestone in the development of in-flight connectivity for business aviation. The call took place on June 16, 2025, confirming that Gogo’s 5G chip is fully functional and ready for the final integration phases. This development...
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) plans to open a new store in Ruidoso, N.M., this fall, which will be its seventh location in the state. The store will be situated within the 70 West Plaza Shopping Center. Community members are invited to learn about hiring opportunities and the company’s background at...
Indivisible Partners, an independent advisory firm based in Clearwater, Fla., has expanded its advisor network by welcoming Golden-based Ride Wealth Partners. This partnership aims to enhance the client experience through streamlined, purpose-driven financial planning and investment management. Kevin McCulley, founder and president of Ride Wealth Partners, cited three key reasons for joining Indivisible Partners: a...
Toll Brothers Inc. has opened its new community, Toll Brothers at Ken-Caryl Ranch, in Jefferson County. The Toll Brothers Sales Center is now welcoming visitors at 7200 South Wright Way in Littleton. This new community features two collections of luxury home designs with options for one- and two-story single-family homes. These range from 1,797 to...
Encore Electric has reported the graduation of 62 apprentices from their electrical apprenticeship programs this year. The graduates completed their training at seven different schools across four states, including Colorado and Montana. The four-year curriculum encompasses various subjects such as safety, mathematics, wiring, troubleshooting and the National Electrical Code. Each apprentice has developed a solid...
Energy Fuels Inc. has reported the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders, held virtually on June 11, 2025. Eleven nominees were elected as directors of the Lakewood company, with shareholder support reflected in the vote counts. Among the results, Michael Stirzaker received the highest approval with 98.89% of votes for his election,...
Inszone Insurance Services has expanded its presence in Colorado with the acquisition of Denver West Insurance Brokers, an independent agency based in Golden. Founded in 2003 by Tina Kiel, Denver West Insurance Brokers has developed a reputation for providing personalized insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. Tina Kiel chose to partner with Inszone...
Omid Beik and C. Michael McGuirk from the Colorado School of Mines have been awarded the 2025 NASA Early Career Faculty Award, two of only eight recipients this year. This prestigious grant supports innovative research by promising faculty aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of space exploration. Beik, an assistant professor of electrical engineering,...
Shirley Septic Pumping LLC has reported that it will become part of South Platte Services and its family of companies. Owners Doug and Nora Atkinson have owned Pine-based Shirley Septic since 2022, when they purchased it from the Shirley Family, long-term residents of the area, who continue to operate their residential trash services company, SSP...