Distribution: Virtual Supply completed its acquisition of Edmond-based Petra Industries, adding a 325,000-square-foot Oklahoma distribution center, more than 127 employees and new product lines to its national network. Critical Minerals: Australian company Iondrive is advancing plans for a rare-earth processing module in Oklahoma, directing a research tax refund toward engineering and customer qualification for its recovery technology. Energy: TransAlta reported strong third-quarter results and said it monetized a minority stake in its Oklahoma wind portfolio to strengthen its balance sheet. Agriculture: Drought-hit businesses and nonprofits in 15 Oklahoma counties can seek federal disaster loans of up to $2 million; separately, a $789,000 USDA grant will help the state track invasive woody plants that reduce grazing land. Data Centers: Oklahoma City has approved its first hyperscale data center, while the Caddo Nation announced a 10-year moratorium on large-scale facilities across its tribal lands, signaling a divided path for future development. Manufacturing: A regional supply-manager survey reported Oklahoma among three states that lost manufacturing jobs over the past year.