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American Resources Corporation to Build 200,000 Square Foot Combined Commercial Scale Lithium Ion Battery and Rare Earth Magnets Recycling Facility

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American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) plans to establish a new recycling facility for lithium-ion batteries and rare earth magnets by 2025, targeting an annual capacity of 90,000 tons of battery black mass and 5,000 tons of rare earth magnets. Site options are narrowed to Indiana or West Virginia, with engineering already underway. The facility will utilize patented chromatography technology for high-purity material production. The initiative aligns with growing demand for domestically sourced materials, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act and electric vehicle adoption.

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  • Projected annual capacity of 90,000 tons of battery black mass and 5,000 tons of rare earth magnets by 2025.
  • Facility will utilize patented chromatography technology, ensuring production of over 99.9% pure critical battery materials.
  • Location options are strategically chosen to be near existing facilities, reducing logistical challenges.
  • The project can be financed through non-dilutive sources, minimizing shareholder dilution.
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New Facility Will Expand To Process 90,000 Tons of Critical Battery Materials (Black Mass) and 5,000 Tons of Rare Earth Magnets Annually by 2025

Site Selection Has Been Narrowed to Controlled Property in Either Indiana or West Virginia With Design and Engineer Already Commenced

FISHERS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2022 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), a next generation and socially responsible supplier of rare earth and critical elements, carbon and advanced carbon materials to the new infrastructure and electrification marketplace, today announced that its majority owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies LLC, has commenced engineering, planning and development for its second lithium-ion battery and rare earth magnet recycling and metal recovery facility utilizing its patented chromatography technology to produce 99.9%+ pure critical battery material and 99.5%+ rare earth elements.

Mark Jensen, Chief Executive Officer of American Resources Corporation commented, "The opportunity to continue the growth of our ReElement division is real and present given the demand for domestically produced battery and magnet grade materials. With the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and the rapid adoption of electric vehicles the demand for such products is seeing rapid grow, and the versatility of our technology enables us to move quickly and cost effectively to provide a real solution. Beyond this facility, we are in numerous discussions on potential joint venture opportunities for customized, co-located facilities in both the United States and Europe. Given the minimal environmental and land footprint required of our process, we can efficiently expand our operations as the supply of end-of-life materials expands versus overbuilding and running inefficiently in the early years, but also expand rapidly in the out years as the market and feedstocks expand. Additionally, given our corporate structure, we have the ability to finance this project through non-dilutive sources at the ReElement level."

The Company has narrowed the site selection for this 200,000 square foot facility to one of two controlled properties. The first being Noblesville, Indiana which is approximately 40 acres of industrial-zoned land located less than 5 miles from its first commercial purification facility. The second location being considered is at a controlled property in West Virginia nearby the Company's existing site for premium mid vol carbon processing and electrolysis technology which will be deployed as part of the Company's previously announced tax-exempt bond issuance.

The facility will be initially constructed and expanded as the market for end-of-life magnets and battery material feedstock expands by adding additional magnet and battery purification capacity through its modular design. The annual capacity by 2025 is projected to exceed 95,000 tons of battery black mass or battery waste material (35,000 tons of high purity isolated battery elements) and 6,000 tons of rare earth magnet (2,000 tons of high purity isolated rare earth elements) processing capabilities.

ReElement Technologies sources end of life magnets and batteries that are further processed into an aqueous-based solution to be separated and purified back to magnet and battery grade materials so that they can be reused in the manufacturing of new batteries, magnets or other technologies. The Company's chromatography technology replaces the need for hydrometallurgical / solvent extraction in the separation and purification step in the metal recovery / recycling process. Furthermore, its patented process and technology is unique in that it can purify targeted materials to greater than 99.5% on an isolated or mixed basis, and enables the Company to have flexibility and versatility in what products and form we provide our customers.

About American Resources Corporation
American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) is a next-generation, environmentally and socially responsible supplier of high-quality raw materials to the new infrastructure market. The Company is focused on the extraction and processing of metallurgical carbon, an essential ingredient used in steelmaking, critical and rare earth minerals for the electrification market, and reprocessed metal to be recycled. American Resources has a growing portfolio of operations located in the Central Appalachian basin of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia where premium quality metallurgical carbon and rare earth mineral deposits are concentrated.

American Resources has established a nimble, low-cost business model centered on growth, which provides a significant opportunity to scale its portfolio of assets to meet the growing global infrastructure and electrification markets while also continuing to acquire operations and significantly reduce their legacy industry risks. Its streamlined and efficient operations are able to maximize margins while reducing costs. For more information visit americanresourcescorp.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About ReElement Technologies LLC
ReElement Technologies LLC is redefining how critical and rare earth elements are both sourced and processed while focusing on the recycling of end-of-life products such as rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries, as well as coal-based waste streams and byproducts to create a low-cost and environmentally-safe, circular supply chain. ReElement has developed its innovative and scalable "Capture-Process-Purify" process chain in conjunction with its licensed intellectual property including 16 patents and technologies and sponsored research partnerships with three leading universities to support the domestic supply chain's growing demand for magnet and battery metals. For more information visit reelementtech.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, or achievements or industry results to differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond American Resources Corporation's control. The words "believes", "may", "will", "should", "would", "could", "continue", "seeks", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "intends", "estimates", or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will be achieved.

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Investor Contact:
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Company Contact:
Mark LaVerghetta
Vice President of Corporate Finance and Communications
317-855-9926 ext. 0
investor@americanresourcescorp.com

SOURCE: American Resources Corporation



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What is American Resources Corporation planning to build?

American Resources Corporation is planning to build a new recycling facility for lithium-ion batteries and rare earth magnets by 2025.

Where will the new recycling facility be located?

The new facility's site selection is narrowed to controlled properties in either Indiana or West Virginia.

What is the projected capacity of the new facility?

The facility is projected to have an annual capacity of 90,000 tons of battery black mass and 5,000 tons of rare earth magnets.

How will the new facility impact American Resources Corporation's operations?

The facility aims to meet the growing demand for domestically produced battery and magnet-grade materials, enhancing American Resources' operational capacity.

What technology will be used in the new recycling facility?

The facility will utilize patented chromatography technology to produce high-purity critical battery materials.

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