Governor Mark Gordon dropped by DISA Technologies in Mills — and left talking up the company’s potential to shake up how America gets its hands on critical minerals.
DISA (rhymes with “diss-uh”) started in Wyoming in 2018 and has been building out its High-Pressure Slurry Ablation (HPSA) technology ever since. The idea? Strip valuable minerals from ore faster, cleaner, and more efficiently than traditional methods — and maybe even tackle toxic waste left behind by old uranium mines.
Backed by $8.52 million in Wyoming Energy Matching Funds, DISA’s next move is to scale up HPSA for full commercial use. The project is expected to pump $7.3 million in work to Wyoming vendors, add high-skill jobs, and cement the state’s reputation as a place for cutting-edge energy tech.
This investment is part of a bigger push by the state. Lawmakers created the Energy Matching Fund in 2022 with $100 million, adding another $50 million in 2023 and $5 million more after that. The Wyoming Energy Authority manages the program, matching state money with private or federal dollars to bring ambitious projects to life.
DISA’s growth has been fast. The company built its first pilot plants the year it was founded, followed with larger prototypes in 2019 and 2020, and started delivering units to mining companies around the world. In the last two years, it’s installed commercial systems at copper, nickel, iron, and phosphate mills — including a massive 100-ton-per-hour setup for Eagle Mine.
After his tour, Gordon called DISA an example of how Wyoming can diversify its economy while staying at the forefront of energy innovation.
“It was inspiring to see firsthand how the Energy Matching Funds are being invested to strengthen and advance our energy sector,” he said.
For a state known for its raw resources, DISA might just be proof that Wyoming can also lead in the technology that processes them.
The original story by Kolby Fedore for K2 Radio.
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