The National Laboratory of the Rockies has welcomed seven new West Gate fellows, including Boris Chubukov of Big Blue Technologies Inc., who is focused on making magnesium production affordable in the U.S. The fellows are working on innovative solutions to reduce dependence on foreign supplies, such as creating magnesium and cement domestically. Another company, GeoKiln, is developing a new approach to hydrogen production using the Earth's geology. Additionally, Last Wave Energy is revolutionizing battery technology by creating ultralight batteries with up to 95% less inactive material. Orva Energy is working on sodium-ion batteries as a more affordable and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, with the goal of addressing energy challenges and creating jobs.