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The Military Installation Development Authority will pursue a $5 million loan from the state’s energy fund to begin getting 400 acres of land near Camp Williams ready for nuclear projects.

Securing the funds would allow MIDA to move forward its partnership with California-based nuclear startup General Matter to develop the land. The two are exploring projects including nuclear energy equipment manufacturing and uranium enrichment.

MIDA is the state agency created to serve veterans and members of the military. It’s governed by a board of appointed, not elected, officials.

In June, Utah’s State Armory Board agreed to lease the land, near the Utah National Guard training center, to MIDA for the next 120 years.

MIDA board members voted Aug. 14 to seek the state funds.

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