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American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: AREC) is a next-generation, environmentally, and socially responsible supplier of high-quality raw materials critical to global infrastructure and electrification markets. Headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, the company was founded in 2006 and has a robust portfolio of operations in the Central Appalachian basin of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia.
American Resources focuses on the extraction and processing of metallurgical carbon, essential for steelmaking, and critical and rare earth minerals, vital for the electrification market. The company’s operations are centered on providing premium-quality metallurgical carbon and rare earth mineral deposits. In recent years, American Resources has expanded its efforts to include reprocessed metal recycling.
The company boasts a cutting-edge subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation, which specializes in the high-performance refining of rare earth and critical battery elements. ReElement has developed the innovative 'Capture-Process-Purify' process chain, which is both scalable and environmentally safe. This patented technology, supported by 16 licensed patents and partnerships with leading universities, redefines how critical and rare earth elements are sourced and processed, particularly focusing on recycling end-of-life products like rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries.
Recent achievements include the establishment of the advanced ReElement refining campus in Marion, Indiana. This facility aims to reduce reliance on Chinese refining capabilities by significantly increasing domestic production of high-purity rare earth and battery elements. Notable projects include collaborations aimed at processing lithium brine feedstocks and integrating advanced technologies for the separation and purification of critical minerals.
The company is also known for its nimble, low-cost business model that emphasizes growth and efficiency. This approach allows American Resources to maximize margins while reducing costs, making it highly competitive in the global market. Additionally, the recent $150 million tax-exempt bond offering for the development of the Kentucky Lithium refining facility highlights its strategic focus on scaling operations and securing growth capital.
American Resources is actively engaged in several international and domestic collaborations aimed at enhancing the supply chain for critical minerals, including partnerships with LVC Global Holdings and membership in the Defense Industrial Base Consortium. These efforts are intended to bolster the company's role in supporting national security and advancing sustainable practices in critical mineral refining.
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American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) has been invited to present at the '2025 Mining Conference: Mining & Supplying Critical Minerals & Precious Metals', hosted by Maxim Group on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. E.T.
The virtual conference will explore future trends in mining and supplying critical minerals and precious metals. Tate Sullivan, Senior Research Analyst at Maxim Group, anticipates that the U.S. presidential inauguration on January 20th will influence how mining & processing companies supply critical minerals to different countries, including China and the U.S.
American Resources specializes in the critical mineral supply chain, focusing on metallurgical carbon, iron ore extraction, critical and rare earth minerals for electrification, and recycled metals. The company leverages its connection with ReElement Technologies to develop efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations.
American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced a strategic partnership through its holding company, ReElement Technologies , with LVC Global Holdings to form ReElement Middle East. This joint venture aims to establish critical minerals processing capabilities in the Middle East, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
The venture addresses the critical need for localized processing of rare earth elements, lithium, germanium, gallium, nickel, and cobalt, essential for renewable energy, EVs, semiconductors, and defense applications. According to IEA data, global demand for these minerals is projected to quadruple by 2040, while over 75% of current processing capacity is concentrated in China.
The partnership builds on an existing strategic alliance between ReElement Technologies and LVC Global Holdings, leveraging ReElement's refining technologies and LVC Global's regional expertise to create sustainable processing solutions in the Middle East region.
American Resources (AREC) has announced its strategic update for 2025, highlighting its transformation following recent subsidiary distributions. The company now operates with a streamlined structure focused on critical materials for defense and commercial applications. Key holdings include:
- ~19.9% ownership in ReElement Technologies (rare earth elements refining)
- ~9.9% in American Infrastructure (acquired by CGrowth Capital)
- 100% in Electrified Materials (pending Form-10 SEC approval for spinout)
- ~8.8% in Royalty Management Holding (NASDAQ: RMCO)
- ~19% in Novusterra Inc. (carbon nanostructures technology)
- ~2.1% in Advanced Magnet Lab (advanced permanent magnets)
The company plans to focus on innovative technologies and operations in critical minerals, particularly targeting mining waste feedstocks as a significant growth opportunity.
ReElement Technologies , a subsidiary of American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC), has announced its participation in two major industry conferences in January 2025. The company will attend the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10, and the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January 14-16.
Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy, will represent ReElement at both events, while C. Derek Campbell, Executive Chairman of LVC Global Holdings and ReElement advisor, will attend the FMF. The FMF is expected to host 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including 75 government representatives.
ReElement Technologies specializes in high-performance refining of rare earth and critical battery elements, utilizing its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform technology for recycling and processing various materials.
American Infrastructure (AIC), a subsidiary of American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC), has entered into a binding term sheet to merge with CGrowth Capital, Inc. (OTC PINK:CGRA). Following the merger, AIC will become a wholly owned subsidiary of CGRA, which will be renamed to American Infrastructure Holding .
The merger is structured as a tax-free exchange where AIC shareholders will receive Series A Preferred Stock, convertible into common shares of the post-merger company. The Series A Preferred Stock includes an anti-dilution provision, ensuring 92% ownership of common stock after twelve months.
AIC has previously received multiple LOIs for structured transactions ranging from $150 million to $280 million. The company operates six coal mining and processing subsidiaries in Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, focusing on metallurgical carbon supply to the steel industry, along with iron ore and titanium assets in Jamaica.
ReElement Technologies, a subsidiary of American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC), has successfully refined terbium to greater than 99.5% purity, along with dysprosium, neodymium, and praseodymium. The company's Marion, Indiana Super Site utilizes patented Ligand Assisted Displacement (LAD) chromatography technology, positioning itself as the only economically viable rare earth oxide producer in the U.S. capable of separating heavy rare earth elements.
The company's technology offers a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional solvent-based extraction methods, with capabilities to process both primary and recycled feedstocks. ReElement claims to achieve ultra-high purity at prices competitive with or lower than the Chinese market, targeting high-demand markets including the national defense supply chain.
American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced the completion of its American Infrastructure (AIC) spin-off through a special dividend distribution. Following an initial distribution on August 9, 2024, AREC will distribute the remaining majority of AIC shares to its shareholders. The distribution ratio is set at one AIC share for approximately every seven AREC shares held. Shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024, will receive their shares on or about February 14, 2025. This move will establish AIC as a standalone entity focused on being a diversified supplier of infrastructure raw materials.
American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced that its subsidiary, ReElement Technologies, will host a live Virtual Investor 'What This Means' webcast on December 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET. The webcast will feature CEO Mark Jensen discussing the economic viability of rare earth element production from carbon mine waste. The event will include a moderated discussion and live Q&A session with investors.
ReElement Technologies specializes in high-performance refining of rare earth and critical battery elements through its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform technology. The company's 'Powered by ReElement' process aims to support the growing global demand for magnet and battery-grade products through efficient and environmentally safe methods.
American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced that its subsidiary, ReElement Technologies, has demonstrated technical and economic viability in producing rare earth elements from carbon mine waste streams. The company's Wyoming County Coal project shows mixed rare earth oxide concentrations exceeding 500 ppm, with an estimated 128 million tons of waste material available, including 8 million tons at their West Virginia property.
ReElement's proprietary refining process, using Ligand Assisted Displacement (LAD) chromatography, offers a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods. The company plans to process these materials at its Kentucky Lithium facility, addressing the critical mineral supply chain challenges amid increasing trade restrictions with China, which currently refines over 90% of global rare earth elements.
American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) announced that its subsidiary, Electrified Materials (formerly American Metals ), has terminated its de-SPAC merger with AI Transportation Acquisition Corp. Instead, EMC will pursue a direct listing through a Form 10 filing with the SEC.
The decision came after concerns arose regarding the Chinese executives and advisors of AI Transportation's actions and their disregard for U.S. corporate and contractual laws. EMC, which has commercial ties with ReElement Technologies in critical minerals refining, believes a Form 10 spinoff better ensures domestic ownership and compliance with U.S. laws.
The company has completed the Form 10 preparation and plans to file it promptly with the SEC. Both EMC and American Resources intend to seek damages against AI Transportation Acquisition Corp, its executives, and advisors.
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