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Las Vegas’ convention industry continued to demonstrate its importance to Southern Nevada’s economy on July 29 as MGM Resorts International reported stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue, driven largely by the sustained performance of its Las Vegas operations. The results highlight the city’s continued ability to attract business travelers even as leisure travel demand remains uneven. The earnings report reflects an ongoing shift in the Las Vegas tourism landscape. While vacation travel has experienced normal fluctuations, conventions, corporate meetings, and trade shows have become an increasingly reliable source of visitors for the city’s hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and retail businesses. The steady flow…

Nevada continues to strengthen its position as one of the nation’s most strategically important states for critical minerals as growing investment in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy increases demand for domestically sourced battery materials. Recent developments across the technology sector are reinforcing the state’s long-term role in supplying resources essential to the U.S. economy. The latest attention comes as technology companies pursue unprecedented investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Reports that Nvidia is exploring financing support for a major OpenAI data center initiative underscore the rapid expansion of AI computing, an industry expected to drive additional demand for energy…

Nevada continues to reinforce its role as one of the nation’s most strategically important mining states as investment in domestic critical minerals remains a major priority for both industry and policymakers. With growing demand for lithium and other essential resources used in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and advanced technologies, the state’s mining sector is drawing sustained attention as companies expand exploration and development efforts across Nevada. The United States has placed increasing emphasis on strengthening domestic supply chains for critical minerals, reducing reliance on imported materials while supporting industries tied to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and national security. Nevada has…

Nevada’s position as a leader in the nation’s critical minerals sector continued to strengthen as companies advanced new initiatives aimed at supporting investment and exploration across the state. With growing demand for lithium and other minerals used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and advanced manufacturing, Nevada remains a focal point in efforts to expand domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on imported raw materials. One of the latest developments came from Nevada Lithium Resources, which announced the engagement of a financial advisory firm to expand its outreach to institutional investors. The move is intended to increase awareness of the…

Nevada continues to reinforce its role as one of the nation’s most strategically important states for critical minerals, with ongoing investment in lithium production, battery materials, and advanced manufacturing supporting long-term economic growth. As demand for minerals essential to electric vehicles, energy storage, and artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to expand, Nevada remains at the center of efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains and attract high-value industrial investment. The state’s established mining industry, combined with growing investment in battery manufacturing and processing facilities, has positioned Nevada as a key contributor to America’s broader strategy of increasing domestic production of critical minerals.…

Nevada continues to strengthen its position as a cornerstone of the nation’s critical minerals strategy, with ongoing investments in lithium production reinforcing the state’s role in supporting domestic manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and advanced battery supply chains. As demand for lithium remains a key component of the growing artificial intelligence and electric vehicle industries, major projects across the state continue to move forward while attracting national attention from policymakers and investors. Among the most closely watched developments is the Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, one of North America’s largest lithium resources. The project’s developer recently reaffirmed construction progress and…

Nevada’s mining sector is placing renewed emphasis on workplace safety after the Nevada Mining Association announced its annual Mine Operator and Contractor Safety Awards, recognizing operations and contractors that demonstrated outstanding safety performance. The awards highlight the industry’s continued focus on protecting workers while supporting one of the state’s most important economic sectors. The association recognized 27 mine operations and five contractor companies for their commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Award recipients were selected using safety performance data reported to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, reflecting measurable achievements in accident prevention and workplace safety rather than subjective…

Nevada organizations received statewide recognition on July 14 with the announcement of the Nevada Top Workplaces 2026 winners, an annual program that recognizes employers demonstrating exceptional workplace culture based entirely on employee feedback. The awards highlight businesses across multiple industries that have earned high marks for leadership, communication, employee engagement, and organizational values. The recognition program, presented by Las Vegas Review-Journal VegasBusiness in partnership with workplace research firm Energage, evaluates participating organizations using confidential employee surveys. Rather than relying on financial performance or external judging panels, the rankings are determined by workers’ responses regarding workplace experience, organizational direction, opportunities for…

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Las Vegas concluded four days of music, cultural programming, and community engagement on Sunday, July 12, as the 2026 Vegas Tejano Takeover came to a close at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event brought together thousands of fans, performers, and industry professionals from across the United States to celebrate Tejano, Tex-Mex, and Conjunto music while highlighting the cultural traditions that continue to shape the genre. The festival has grown into one of the largest Tejano music gatherings in the country, attracting visitors from Texas, Nevada, California, Arizona, and other states. Throughout…