Critical Minerals: Evion Group named former Australian ambassador Arthur Sinodinos as a strategic advisor to accelerate its U.S. critical minerals push, following its Nevada CARP fluorspar acquisition. Mining Watch: StrikePoint Gold reported its best-ever Hercules Gold Project drill hole (H26-004) with near-surface oxide gold potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate later in 2026. Fluorspar Update: Globex Mining confirmed high-grade CaF2 assays at Nevada’s Carp Fluorspar property across multiple pits and styles, strengthening the district-scale outlook. Local Energy & Tech Policy: Reno adopted a temporary moratorium on new data centers through Aug. 31, 2027, starting rulemaking amid public concerns over water and power demand. Transit & Infrastructure: RTC’s Maryland Parkway Red Line bus rapid transit project is set to launch by end of August, with dedicated bright red lanes for buses and bikes. Public Safety: I-80 eastbound lanes reopened after an injury crash near Rock Boulevard; a separate southwest Las Vegas motorcycle crash left a rider in critical condition. Workforce CX Tech: TouchPoint One brought Acuity’s AI and gamified contact-center workforce tools to CCW 2026 at Caesars Forum.