AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCritical Minerals Recovery: Alcoa is in talks with the U.S. Department of Energy on a pilot to recover critical minerals from Arkansas bauxite residue in Saline County, using microwave-based testing to see if valuable elements like gallium and rare-earths can be recovered at scale. Energy Infrastructure: Entergy Arkansas broke ground on the 446-megawatt Ironwood Power Station near Malvern, built on existing Lake Catherine infrastructure and designed for higher fuel efficiency and flexible generation. Health & Medicine: UAMS performed the state’s first liver transplant for a colon cancer patient, highlighting growing cancer care coordination. AI in Education: UA Little Rock hosts “AI in the Rock” on Aug. 26, focusing on real-world AI uses in education and industry. Payments Tech: Walmart will add Apple Pay and Google Pay tap-to-pay starting Aug. 24 in Arkansas, with a full U.S. rollout by end of 2026. Local STEM Workforce: UAMS MASH camps reached 450+ students statewide, training teens on hands-on healthcare skills like CPR and basic procedures. Housing Market Watch: Arvest’s Skyline Report finds Northwest Arkansas home sales up 3.8% in 1H 2026, with prices stabilizing and a more buyer-leaning market.
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