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American Resources Indo Pacific to anchor the development of a connected rare earth supply chain in Malaysia - bringing together complementary capabilities spanning upstream mining, advanced separation and refining, digital traceability, and downstream industrial applications ReElement Technologies to establish a rare earth separation and refining footprint in Malaysia utilizing its proprietary, patented processing technologies SAGINT Inc.'s Digital Warehouse Receipt technology provides one independently checkable record per lot of material provenance, processing, custody, and movement across the entire supply chain FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), along with its strategic minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. operator and developer of advanced rare earth and critical mineral refining capacity, today announced the formation of American Resources Indo Pacific and the appointment of Datuk Wira Mark Ling as its Chief Executive Officer. American Resources Indo Pacific will lead the Company's expansion across the Indo-Pacific region, beginning with the development of a connected rare earth supply chain in Malaysia that brings together complementary capabilities across upstream mining, advanced separation and refining, digital traceability, and downstream industrial applications.

October events connect company leadership with institutional investors and commercial partners across battery recycling, electronics recovery and critical materials supply chains FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 5, 2026 / American Resource Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) together with ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement") a leading U.S. developer and operator of advanced rare earth and critical mineral refining capacity in which American Resources holds a strategic minority interest, and Electrified Materials Corporation ("Electrified Materials"), American Resources' majority-owned critical materials recycling and processing subsidiary, today announced participation in three industry and investor conferences during October. The events will provide opportunities to engage with investors, customers and commercial partners across battery recycling, electronics recovery and critical mineral supply chains.

These appointments strengthen AstraBit's leadership and presence in digital-asset infrastructure, market structure, quantitative risk management, and critical minerals. These appointments strengthen AstraBit's leadership and presence in digital-asset infrastructure, market structure, quantitative risk management, and critical minerals.

American Resources' EMCO to buy Blackion for $13.2M, adding battery supply-chain capabilities to accelerate commercialization and critical material recovery.

Company representatives to engage with international partners and U.S. public and private sector stakeholders on advancing domestic and allied critical mineral supply chains FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 22, 2026 / American Resource Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources") through its strategic minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. developer and operator of advanced rare earth and critical mineral refining capacity, today announced that Company representatives will participate in events and meetings in New York City during Climate Week NYC and the United Nations General Assembly. The visit will focus on strengthening international relationships, exploring partnership opportunities and engaging with U.S. public and private sector stakeholders.

Strategic all-stock transaction values Blackion at approximately $13.2 million based on a $275 million pre-money valuation of Electrified Materials Corporation Acquisition adds experienced management, commercial feedstock origination, battery lifecycle management and customer relationships while accelerating EMCO's growing platform Combination strengthens EMCO's ability to connect battery feedstocks, processing and advanced refining through ReElement Technologies and other strategic partners FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 21, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation ("EMCO"), has entered into a binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Blackion LLC ("Blackion") in an all-stock transaction. Blackion is a lithium-ion battery lifecycle and critical materials solutions provider with operations and strategic relationships across the United States and international markets.

American Resources (AREC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

September conference schedule highlights growing engagement across technology diplomacy, institutional investment, battery recycling and global critical mineral markets FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2026 / American Resource Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) together with ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement") a leading U.S. developer and operator of advanced rare earth and critical mineral refining capacity in which American Resources holds a strategic minority interest, and Electrified Materials Corporation ("Electrified Materials"), American Resources' majority-owned critical materials recycling and processing subsidiary, today announced their participation in a series of industry and investor conferences throughout September focused on on advanced technology, U.S. and allied industrial collaboration, battery recycling and global critical mineral supply chains. The September schedule spans technology diplomacy, U.S.-Japan industrial cooperation, institutional investment, battery circularity and the global rare earth and permanent magnet markets.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) has joined the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) as its first Platinum member, the company said Thursday. As CMI's inaugural Platinum member, American Resources will join the Institute's global executive network and gain access to the Critical Minerals Platform, which offers independent mineral pricing, market forecasts, corporate intelligence and global supply chain data.

American Resources Chairman and CEO Mark Jensen will speak at Critical Minerals Institute Summit 6 in Toronto FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. critical materials platform company, today announced it has joined the Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) as its inaugural Platinum member, marking a major milestone in the Institute's expansion and bringing a U.S. critical minerals platform company with activities across the value chain into its highest level of corporate membership. The relationship reflects a shared commitment to moving critical minerals strategy beyond policy discussion and into the execution of secure, resilient and commercially sustainable supply chains.