American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies Announce Attendance at the PDAC Conference in Toronto

Rhea-AI Summary

American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) and affiliated minority holding ReElement Technologies will attend PDAC 2026 in Toronto from March 1–4, 2026.

Representatives will offer thought leadership and meet customers, investors, and strategic partners to discuss rare earth and critical mineral refining and recycling solutions.

Market Reaction – AREC

+9.17% $3.27

15m delay 33 alerts

+9.17% Since News

$3.27 Last Price

$2.90 $3.31 Day Range

+$28M Valuation Impact

$332M Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

Following this news, AREC has gained 9.17%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 33 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $3.27. This price movement has added approximately $28M to the company's valuation.

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Key Figures

Conference dates: March 1–4, 2026 Expected attendees: More than 27,000 Countries represented: Over 125 countries +5 more

8 metrics

Conference dates March 1–4, 2026 PDAC 2026 convention schedule

Expected attendees More than 27,000 PDAC 2026 audience size across over 125 countries

Countries represented Over 125 countries Geographic reach of PDAC 2026 attendees

Expected exhibitors More than 1,300 Number of exhibitors PDAC 2026 expects to host

Expected presenters 700 presenters Number of presenters anticipated at PDAC 2026

Current price $3.01 AREC price before PDAC attendance news

52-week range $0.38–$7.11 AREC 52-week low and high prior to this news

Market cap $317,507,945 AREC market capitalization before the announcement

Market Reality Check

Price: $3.01 Vol: Volume 1,749,347 is at 0....

low vol

$3.01 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,749,347 is at 0.47x the 20-day average, indicating subdued trading activity before this announcement. low

Technical Price at $3.01, trading above the 200-day MA of $2.40, suggesting a rebound from prior lows despite a recent pullback.

Peers on Argus

AREC was down 2.6% while peers showed mixed moves: METC up 6.17%, METCB down 8.5...

AREC was down 2.6% while peers showed mixed moves: METC up 6.17%, METCB down 8.54%, SXC down 1.21%, AMR down 2.35%, and HCC roughly flat at 0.08%. This pattern points to stock-specific trading rather than a unified sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 09 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 09	Conference attendance	Neutral	-4.7%	Announced attendance at African Mining INDABA to pursue critical minerals partnerships.
Jan 23	Operations update	Positive	+4.3%	Electrified Materials began 2026 shipments of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.
Jan 21	Tokenization initiative	Positive	+24.3%	Launched utility token for critical minerals traceability tied to neodymium oxide output.
Jan 20	Refining milestone	Positive	-2.0%	ReElement reported commercial protocols for >99.9% pure samarium production.
Jan 06	Event schedule	Neutral	-0.6%	Released January 2026 conference and event schedule across multiple industry forums.

Pattern Detected

Conference and event attendance headlines have often coincided with flat-to-negative next-day moves, while more substantive technology or operations updates have seen stronger positive reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, American Resources and its affiliates have focused on building their critical minerals profile through conferences, technology milestones, and circular supply chain initiatives. Event-driven headlines, such as the January and February conference schedules, often saw modest or negative price reactions. By contrast, operational updates like the utility token launch and lithium-ion battery shipments produced stronger positive moves. Today’s PDAC attendance news continues the theme of visibility-building rather than a discrete financial or operational milestone.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock is up +9.2% following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s stra...

Analysis

The stock is up +9.2% following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s strategy of using major industry gatherings to deepen relationships across the critical minerals ecosystem. Past news tied to tangible technology or supply chain milestones has drawn notable interest, suggesting investors have responded best when visibility is paired with execution. However, conference-focused headlines alone have not always translated into durable gains, so subsequent updates on deals, partnerships, or capacity deployment would be important to monitor after such a move.

Key Terms

rare earth element, critical mineral, lithium-ion batteries, circular supply chain

4 terms

rare earth element medical

"a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining"

A rare earth element is one of a set of 17 metallic chemical elements used as essential ingredients in many high-tech products, from smartphones and electric motors to wind turbines and defense systems. Investors care because these metals are critical inputs whose limited, geographically concentrated supply and complex extraction processes can drive price swings and create strategic risks or advantages for companies that mine them or depend on them—like a key spice that can make or break a recipe.

critical mineral technical

"rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining for the commercial and defense industry"

A critical mineral is a naturally occurring element or metal that is essential for modern technologies—like batteries, electronics, clean energy systems and defense—and whose supply is vulnerable to disruption. Investors care because these minerals act like key building blocks: shortages, geopolitical controls, or production bottlenecks can sharply raise costs, stall product rollouts, change profit forecasts, and prompt government policy or subsidies that affect company valuations.

lithium-ion batteries technical

"refining of recycled material from rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries"

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are lightweight, high-energy storage cells that use lithium ions moving between electrodes to store and release electricity, like a refillable fuel tank for electronic devices and electric vehicles. Investors care because they power a wide range of products from phones to cars and grid systems, so improvements, costs, supply chain constraints, or safety issues can directly affect manufacturers’ profits, product demand, and capital expenditure plans.

circular supply chain technical

"to create a cost effective and environmentally-safe, circular supply chain"

A circular supply chain is a system where materials and products are kept in use as long as possible through repair, reuse, remanufacturing and recycling, instead of being discarded after a single use. For investors it matters because it can lower raw‑material costs, reduce exposure to resource shortages and regulation, and boost brand value—think of it like a household that fixes and repurposes items to save money and avoid waste.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") and its affiliated minority holding, ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining for the commercial and defense industry, today announced their attendance at PDAC 2026: The World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention taking place from March 1- 4 in Toronto, Canada. Representatives will be offering thought leadership, and meeting with customers, investors, and strategic partners across the critical mineral, technology, and industrial innovation ecosystems.

PDAC 2026
Date: March 1 - 4, 2026
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada

PDAC 2026 is the World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining. The convention brings together an ever-growing audience of more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun. The award-winning event is a gathering where familiar faces reunite, new connections are forged, and the future of mineral exploration takes shape one conversation at a time. PDAC 2026 expects to host than 1,300 exhibitors and 700 presenters.

To set up a time to meet with Kirk Taylor, Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of ReElement Technologies please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.

To set up a time to meet with Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy of ReElement Technologies please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.

About ReElement Technologies Corporation
ReElement Technologies Corporation, a portfolio company of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), is a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements. Its multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform technology focuses on the refining of recycled material from rare earth permanent magnets and lithium-ion batteries, concentrated ores and brines, as well as coal-based waste streams and byproducts to create a cost effective and environmentally-safe, circular supply chain. ReElement has developed its innovative and scalable "Powered by ReElement" process which collaboratively utilizes its exclusively licensed intellectual property within its partners' material processing flow sheets to more efficiently support the global supply chain's growing demand for magnet and battery-grade products. For more information visit reelementtech.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)
American Resources Corporation is a leader in the critical mineral supply chain, developing innovative solutions both upstream and downstream of the refining process. The company and its affiliates focus on the extraction and processing of metallurgical carbon and iron ore, essential ingredients in steelmaking, as well as critical and rare earth minerals for the electrification market and recycled metals.

Leveraging its affiliation and former parent status of ReElement Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements, American Resources is investing in and developing efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations. These operations include mining interests in conventional and unconventional sources, recycling, and manufacturing.

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.

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.

Investor Contact:
JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
(908) 824 - 0775
arec@jtcir.com

Media Inquiries:
Marjorie Weisskohl
703-587-1532
mweisskohl@allseasonspr.com

Company Contact:
Mark LaVerghetta
317-855-9926 ext. 0
investor@americanresourcescorp.com

SOURCE: American Resources Corporation

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

When and where will American Resources (AREC) and ReElement attend PDAC 2026?

They will attend PDAC 2026 in Toronto from March 1–4, 2026. According to the company, representatives will be present at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to meet investors, customers, and partners during the event.

What will ReElement Technologies discuss at PDAC 2026 on behalf of AREC (NASDAQ:AREC)?

ReElement will present thought leadership on rare earth and critical mineral refining and recycling. According to the company, topics include multi-feedstock refining, battery and magnet-grade material production, and circular supply chain solutions.

Who can investors contact to meet ReElement executives at PDAC 2026 for AREC-related briefings?

Investors can request meetings with Kirk Taylor and Shane Tragethon via LinkedIn. According to the company, these contacts are available to schedule one-on-one meetings during PDAC 2026.

What is ReElement Technologies' role within American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC)?

ReElement is an affiliated minority holding focused on rare earth and critical battery element refining. According to the company, it provides scalable recycling and refining technology for recycled magnets, batteries, ores, brines, and coal-based byproducts.

How large is PDAC 2026 and why does AREC consider it important?

PDAC 2026 expects over 27,000 attendees, 1,300 exhibitors, and 700 presenters. According to the company, the event offers networking, business opportunities, and exposure to global critical mineral stakeholders.

How can stakeholders follow up after AREC and ReElement's PDAC 2026 participation?

Stakeholders can visit reelementtech.com and americanresourcescorp.com or connect on social media. According to the company, updates and contact details will be available via the companies' websites and LinkedIn pages.