American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies Announces January Conference and Event Schedule
Rhea-AI Summary
American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) and ReElement Technologies announced their January 2026 conference and event schedule, listing appearances, meetings, and presentations across major industry gatherings.
Key items: CES (Jan 5–9, Las Vegas) with Shane Tragethon attending; Future Mineral Forum (Jan 13–15, Riyadh) with Shane Tragethon; Center for Critical Minerals Strategy roundtable (Jan 21, Washington D.C.) with Ben Kincade; and the Battery Innovation Forum (Jan 30, Miami) with Mark Jensen conducting commercial and government meetings.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AREC declined 0.62%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $2M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $352M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
AREC gained 19.49% while close peers showed mixed moves (e.g., SXC up 3.27%, AMR down 1.23%, METCB down 3.73%), suggesting a stock-specific reaction rather than a broad coking coal sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 | IP expansion | Positive | -8.2% | ReElement filed five new patent applications for high-purity critical mineral refining. |
| Dec 08 | Strategic partnership | Positive | -6.3% | Highlighted SAGINT partnership for blockchain-based critical mineral traceability. |
| Dec 03 | Credit facility | Positive | +2.5% | Secured $5M inventory line of credit to procure rare earth feedstocks. |
| Dec 02 | Conference schedule | Neutral | +0.7% | Announced December conferences featuring ReElement and critical mineral focus. |
| Dec 01 | Tokenization deal | Positive | +2.2% | Tokenization Services Agreement with SAGINT for traceable rare earth products. |
Strategic and partnership news has often seen muted or even negative immediate reactions, with some divergence between positive fundamentals and short-term price moves.
Over the last month, AREC has focused on building its critical minerals and ReElement platform. On Dec 1 and Dec 8, 2025, it announced blockchain-based traceability and highlighted a SAGINT partnership, both followed by share-price declines despite strategic positioning efforts. A $5 million credit facility on Dec 3 and December’s conference schedule saw modest positive reactions. The current January event slate continues the pattern of showcasing ReElement’s technology and commercial outreach rather than altering near-term financial fundamentals.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines AREC and ReElement’s January presence at high-profile forums such as CES 2026 and the Future Minerals Forum, emphasizing thought leadership and relationship-building across the critical mineral and battery supply chains. Against a backdrop of minimal recent revenue and a significant stockholders’ deficit of over $93 million, investors may track whether this outreach leads to commercial agreements, expanded feedstock access, or technology deployments that can improve the company’s financial trajectory.
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rare earth element technical
critical mineral technical
lithium-ion batteries technical
coal-based waste streams technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources") and ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced their initial slate of conferences and industry events for January. Representatives will be presenting, offering thought leadership, and meeting with customers, investors, and strategic partners across the critical mineral, technology, and industrial innovation ecosystems.
Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2026
Date: January 5, 2026 - January 9, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center and Venetian Expo)
CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world - the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry's sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES is the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event. https://www.ces.tech/
Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy of ReElement Technologies will be attending; to set up a time to meet, please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.
Future Mineral Forum
Date: January 13, 2026 - January 15, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) is the world's premier platform for minerals. FMF stands at the forefront of global industry connections, bringing together governments, international organizations, and stakeholders to collectively shape the future of minerals. With 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including 75 government representatives, FMF serves as a catalyst for global collaboration. https://www.futuremineralsforum.com/
Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy of ReElement Technologies will be attending; to set up a time to meet, please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.
Center for Critical Minerals Strategy - Reclaiming Advantage: Mineral Recycling as a U.S. National Security Imperative
Date: January 21, 2026
Location: Washington D.C.
This invite only half-day private roundtable, hosted by SAFE's Center for Critical Minerals Strategy and Center for Strategic Industrial Materials, will explore how recycling can immediately and meaningfully enhance mineral and material security through domestic sources. Rather than focusing solely on the steps of the recycling value chain, the discussion will be grounded on actional policy recommendations to unlock and rapidly mobilize materials in mine waste, manufacturing scrap, and end-of-life. https://secureenergy.org/
Ben Kincade, CEO of ReElement Technologies Africa will be attending; to set up a time to meet, please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.
Battery Innovation Forum - Sponsored by DOW
Date: January 30, 2026
Location: Miami, FL
An invite only, dynamic summit focused on battery innovation, the planned events will allow the sharing of various industry perspective focused on the innovations within the battery supply chain. Sponsored by Dow and co-located with the Miami Formula E Race, the Forum intends to play a pivotal role in industry collaboration.
Mark Jensen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ReElement Technologies will be attending and conducting commercial and government meetings; to set up a time to meet, please reach out via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.
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.
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.
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
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FAQ
Which events will American Resources (AREC) and ReElement Technologies attend in January 2026?
Who from ReElement will represent the company at CES 2026 alongside AREC (AREC)?
When and where is the Future Mineral Forum that AREC (AREC) and ReElement are attending?
Which ReElement executive will attend the Jan 21, 2026 Center for Critical Minerals Strategy roundtable?
What is Mark Jensen's role at the Jan 30, 2026 Battery Innovation Forum for AREC/ReElement (AREC)?
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