AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals & Mining: Red Mountain Mining exercised its option to take 100% ownership of Montana’s Pioneer tungsten project, moving quickly to define drill targets near Almonty’s Gentung deposit as tungsten prices surge. Local Business & Tech: Bozeman business leaders met at the public library to discuss how Montana companies are using AI tools, plus concerns about AI-generated content and how to spot it. Aviation Governance: Billings City Council voted to advance the airport toward an independent authority model, aiming for faster decisions as the FAA approval process begins. Jobs & Inflation: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in April, with payroll gains in construction and healthcare and inflation still a key pressure point. Agriculture & Water: Hot Springs-area farmers protested another Flathead Indian Irrigation Project fee increase as drought leaves them short on water for hay production. Ranching & Land Management: DNRC is kicking off Rangeland Appreciation Month with events like the 406 Grazing Academy and Montana Range Tour to promote sustainable grazing. Community & Events: Great Falls horse racing was canceled for 2026 at ExpoPark due to budget shortfalls, while Polson approved more public art murals through Art4Polson.
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