American Resources Corp

AREC

Market cap $402M

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) earlier this week announced the launch of what it describes as the world's first utility token for critical minerals. The token, based on neodymium, marks a significant development in applying blockchain-based traceability and compliance tools to the domestic mineral supply chain.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation (EMCO), has begun receiving initial shipments of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries for 2026 at its Noblesville, Indiana, disposition site. The company said the batteries are sourced from both domestic and international partners, and include a range of chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) as well as nickel- and cobalt-bearing systems.

EMCO expands battery aggregation and conditioning activities to support domestic refining and mineral independence FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / American Resources Corporation ("American Resources" or the "Company") today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation ("EMCO"), an innovative recycler of metals and minerals, has commenced receiving initial 2026 shipments of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from multiple domestic and international sources at its Noblesville, Indiana disposition site. EMCO continues to work closely with its supply-chain partners, including Blackion LLC, to source, aggregate, and responsibly manage lithium-ion batteries across a broad range of chemistries.

AREC-backed ReElement produces over 99.9% pure samarium, meeting magnet-grade specs as demand surges amid supply disruptions.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) it has successfully minted the world's first utility token for critical minerals with its subsidiary ReElement Technologies. The token, created in partnership with blockchain firm SAGINT, was minted on a private Sui Layer-1 blockchain and tracks refined neodymium oxide from ReElement's Noblesville, Indiana, facility.

Blockchain-based utility token demonstrates end-to-end provenance, compliance readiness, and auditability for refined rare earth oxides FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources"), through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), and SAGINT Inc., a leading provider of blockchain-based digital asset infrastructure, today announced the successful minting of the world's first utility token for critical minerals, demonstrating technical readiness to support compliance with the U.S. Department of War's Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. The utility token, minted within a privately operated Sui Layer-1 blockchain environment, delivers immutable, end-to-end traceability for refined neodymium oxide produced at ReElement's Noblesville, Indiana refining facility.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) announced that its minority-held subsidiary ReElement Technologies has developed protocols to produce ultra-high-purity samarium (Sm) for both commercial and defense uses. The company reported achieving samarium purity levels exceeding 99.9% and said its process design supports growing demand for samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnet-grade materials.

Successfully achieves high‑purity samarium through internally developed flow sheet Targeting defense and advanced industrial partners requiring 99.9% to 99.99% purity, sourced from customer‑provided recycled feedstock ReElement's multi‑mineral, multi‑feedstock refining platform continues to set global benchmarks for versatility and efficiency FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources"), through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced that it has successfully developed commercial protocols to produce ultra‑high‑purity samarium (Sm) for commercial and defense applications. The company has achieved samarium purity levels greater than 99.9% and has designed its commercial process flows to meet the growing market demand for samarium-cobalt (SmCo) magnet‑grade materials necessary for defense and advanced industrial application.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) CEO Mark Jensen talked with Proactive about the company's latest milestone — securing a $200 million funding facility that fully capitalizes its ReElement Technologies division. This strategic partnership, led by Transition Equity Partners, is expected to propel the company toward full-scale production of separated and purified rare earth oxides.

American Resources-backed ReElement partners with TEP on a $200M facility to expand U.S. rare earth refining and strengthening supply chains.