AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Workforce Pipeline: Boise State was named the lead institution for PINES, a nine-state network meant to build a coordinated microelectronics workforce pipeline for Idaho and the broader region. Power & Data Center Demand: Avista signed an agreement with a “large load” customer seeking 125 MW starting in 2029, with a path to 500 MW by 2032, raising big questions about grid upgrades and who pays. Mining & Capital Markets: Sunshine Silver Mining & Refining priced a $270M U.S. IPO to restart production at its Idaho Silver Valley mine, targeting a 2028 restart. Gold Mine Permitting: Idaho DEQ approved a cyanidation permit modification for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Valley County, moving Phase II forward. Water Infrastructure Pause: Boise paused its Southeast Boise industrial wastewater recycling project as labor and construction costs surged, aiming to keep rates affordable. Public Health: Idaho is investigating a campylobacter outbreak tied to raw, unpasteurized milk, with dozens of confirmed cases. Local Buildouts: Caldwell opened the Linden Street/Ward Road roundabout ($1.7M) and Twin Falls began a $1.8M airport ramp rehabilitation.
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