Colorado Tax Credits Target 118 New Uranium Industry Jobs
The state is offering incentives to bring a new corporate headquarters to Mesa County with an average salary of $80,039.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Economic Indicators
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The Colorado Economic Development Commission has approved $1.6 million in tax credits for DISA Uranium Corp. as part of an effort to bring the company’s new headquarters to Mesa County. The project includes plans to create 118 jobs with an average annual wage of $80,039.
Why it matters
The state incentives are aimed at securing a $2.25 million capital investment in a local headquarters over potential competition from Moab, Utah. This initiative follows a broader trend of state-backed incentives intended to support regional economic development and job creation in Colorado.
The state commission approved $1.6 million in tax incentives for DISA Uranium Corp., which plans to invest $2.25 million in a new headquarters. This deal targets the creation of 118 jobs paying an average of $80,039 annually.
The players
Colorado Economic Development Commission
A state agency responsible for overseeing and distributing tax incentives to encourage business investment and job growth.
DISA Uranium Corp.
A private company currently evaluating sites for its new headquarters following a $105 million financing commitment.
The details
DISA Uranium Corp. secured a $105 million financing commitment from a group of mining and technology firms, allowing it to evaluate locations for its new headquarters. To compete with an alternative site in Moab, Utah, the Colorado commission approved these credits under the name Project Curie. These tax incentives serve as a tool to offset initial operational costs, effectively lowering the financial barrier for the company to choose Colorado for its central business office.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved the tax credits.
1950s and 1960s: The Four Corners region experienced a major uranium mining boom.
Money Landscape
This state-level support follows the established framework of the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credits program. The move reflects an ongoing effort to revitalize industrial sectors in regions like the Four Corners that historically dominated the mining landscape.
For households in Mesa County, this incentive package represents a potential boost in local employment with average starting wages of $80,039. Residents can monitor local business announcements to track the progress of the headquarters location search.
The takeaway
The state is using targeted tax credits to secure long-term capital investment and high-wage jobs for the regional economy. Local observers should watch for an official announcement regarding the final headquarters site to confirm if the project will proceed in Colorado.
Further reading
Learn more about the state's latest Economic Indicators regarding corporate recruitment and regional growth.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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