ing Design & Technical Services, a Colorado company. NewFields performed the technical evaluation, while Cardinal reviewed applicable regulatory requirements. The county demanded the evaluations over concerns that Ares’ pond, or more technically a process water impoundment pond (PWIP), could pose a hazard to Delta City’s drinking water supply. County officials were also not pleased when it was discovered that Ares had dug a pond without seeking county approvals first—Ares officials argued that they believed state water authorities had allowed it, so there was no need for a local See FLUORSPAR Page 4 Photo by Liv Seiler Roy Durr, president and CEO of Provo Mining & Construction, left, joined Ares Strategic Mining CEO James Walker, center, and U.S. Rep. Mike Kennedy last Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ares’ new lumps plant fluorpspar processing facility outside Delta. Ribbon-cutting held for new fluorspar processing plant Liv Seiler liv@millardccp.com A new fluorspar mining plant run by Ares Strategic Mining held its ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday. According to a press release from The Newswire, James Walker, the President and CEO of Ares Strategic Mining who was in attendance on Friday, said that the opening of the fluorspar plant is a new chapter for the company. “We have reached the moment when years of permitting, mine development, engineering, construction and financing have become a working U.S. mine-to-plant operation. Ore is being mined, trucked to our facility and run through the plant. Friday gives us the opportunity to recognize the team, shareholders, public-sector partners and local community who helped turn that plan into physical infrastructure,” he said. According to the press release, the plant is important towards creating a domestic supplier of Flurospar and its byproducts. The opening ceremony also aimed to celebrate the State of Utah’s impact on the opening of the mining operations. According to The Newswire, Ares Strategic Mining was given an $11 million loan from the State of Utah to support its operations. Walker also said that he’s proud of the progress his company and Utah have made. “The support we have received in Utah has allowed Ares to move from plans and engineering drawings to mine development, processing infrastructure and physical production. We are proud to celebrate this milestone in Delta with many of the people and organizations that have supported the project, and we look forward to showing what has been built,” Walker said. Rep. Mike Kennedy, a Republican candidate for the new District 3 seat in Utah, was also in attendance. County vacates 12 Class D roads inside solar project area
Millard County Commissioners agreed last week to vacate a dozen Class D roads inside the Notch Peak Solar project area west of Intermountain Power’s natural gas plant. Longroad Energy, which is set to finalize financing on the 350-megawatt solar project at the end of the month, sought the road vacancies after agreeing to build a new roadway along the … Sorry!
via Millard County Chronicle ProgressDeltaOctober 21, 2026
Delta City Council Scheduled for October 21 Regular Meeting
The Delta City Council was scheduled to hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2026. The agenda included discussions on various city business items and the approval of accounts payable and payroll.
DeltaOctober 21, 2026
Delta City Council scheduled to meet Oct. 21
The Delta City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM to discuss various municipal business items. The agenda includes several items for consideration and discussion, ranging from community updates to equipment approvals.
DeltaOctober 21, 2026
Danna Joy Roberts Beck
August 12, 1961 ~ October 12, 2026 Danna Joy Roberts Beck, age 65, passed away on October 12, 2026, in Provo, Utah. She was born August 12, 1961, in Delta, Utah, to Dan Elmer Roberts and Shirley Ann Sheriff Roberts. During her life, Danna has lived in Callao, Stockton, Provo, and Tooele, Utah.
via Millard County Chronicle ProgressStocktonOctober 19, 2026
Spartans prepare for postseason rematch with Judge Memorial
DELTA – The Emery Spartans football team wrapped up its regular-season schedule on the road, facing the Delta Rabbits in the season finale on Friday, Oct. Delta came out strong in the opening quarter, finding the end zone on an offensive touchdown before capitalizing on an Emery fumble recovery for another score.
via ETV NewsDeltaOctober 19, 2026
NaDean Oldroyd Beckstrand
January 17, 1931 ~ October 15, 2026 After a long and beautiful life devoted to her family, church, friends, and community, our beloved mother and grandmother, NaDean Oldroyd Beckstrand, returned home on October 15, surrounded by all of her children. She was reunited with her sweetheart, Harold, her three daughters, and many other cherished family members and friends.
via Millard County Chronicle ProgressDeltaOctober 19, 2026
