American Resources Corporation and ReElement Technologies Corporation Announces Attendance at Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference

American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) and minority holding ReElement Technologies will attend Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference in Las Vegas, June 22–25, 2026.

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American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) and minority holding ReElement Technologies will attend Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference in Las Vegas, June 22–25, 2026.

The event gathers senior leaders across the EV and energy storage supply chain, from mine development to gigafactory procurement.

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Conference dates: June 22–25, 2026

Conference dates

June 22–25, 2026

Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 22

5 events

1. Jun 22

   Refining campus update

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   Progress update on Marion, Indiana rare earth and critical mineral refining campus.

2. Jun 17

   Trade group membership

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   -1.4%

   Electrified Materials joining NAATBatt International battery trade association.

3. Jun 08

   Summit invitation

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   +5.2%

   ReElement invited to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Critical Minerals Summit.

4. Jun 03

   Conference schedule

   24h Move

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   June 2026 conference and event participation across critical minerals and industry forums.

5. Jun 01

   Conference schedule

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   +17.3%

   June 2026 conference and event participation across critical minerals and industry forums.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

rare earth elements, critical minerals, lithium-ion batteries, intellectual property

4 terms

rare earth elements technical

"a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth elements and critical minerals."

Rare earth elements are a set of 17 chemical metals used to make powerful magnets, batteries, catalysts and many tiny components inside electronics, renewable energy equipment and defense systems. They matter to investors because they are essential inputs for fast‑growing industries, and limited or concentrated supply can drive prices, create production bottlenecks or shift competitive advantage — like a factory running short of a specialized ingredient that halts output and affects profits.

critical minerals technical

"high-performance refining capacity for rare earth elements and critical minerals."

Materials needed to build modern technologies—like batteries, electronics, renewable energy systems and defense equipment—that have few easy substitutes and often come from a small number of countries or mines. Investors care because their supply can be disrupted, expensive or slow to increase, which affects the cost, availability and growth prospects of companies and industries that rely on them; think of them as critical spare parts for the global economy.

lithium-ion batteries technical

"including recycled materials from permanent magnets, lithium-ion batteries, and industrial, defense, and technology waste streams"

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.

intellectual property regulatory

"leverages its exclusively licensed and internally developed intellectual property, integrating directly into partners'"

Intellectual property are legal rights that protect creations of the mind—such as inventions, brand names, designs, software, or secret formulas—giving the owner control over who can use, copy or sell them. For investors, IP is like owning a blueprint or recipe: it can generate steady income through exclusive sales or licensing, boost a company’s competitive edge and valuation, and also create costs or risks if rights must be defended or challenged in court.

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FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), along with its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity of rare earth and critical battery elements, today announced their attendance at Fastmarkets' leading critical mineral conference.

Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference

Dates: June 22-25, 2026.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA

The industry's flagship gathering of senior leaders securing supply, unlocking investment
and accelerating deal making across EV and energy storage markets. From mine development to gigafactory procurement, every segment of the battery raw materials industry sends decision-makers here.

Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy of ReElement Technologies will be attending. To set up a meeting, please connect via LinkedIn by clicking HERE.

About American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)

American Resources Corporation has established a comprehensive solution platform across the rare earth and critical mineral supply chain, leveraging its affiliation with, and former parent relationship to, ReElement Technologies Corporation - a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements. The Company is advancing efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations.

These operations span conventional and unconventional resource sourcing and development, as well as recycling and manufacturing, enabling American Resources to aggregate and process diverse feedstocks while efficiently aligning supply with end-market demand.

American Resources has established a nimble, low-cost business model focused on scalable growth. Its streamlined approach enables the Company to expand its asset portfolio and meet increasing global demand across infrastructure, defense, technology, and electrification markets - while maximizing margins and maintaining cost discipline. For more information visit americanresourcescorp.com or connect with the Company on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

About ReElement Technologies Corporation

ReElement Technologies Corporation, a minority holding of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), is a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth elements and critical minerals. Its refining-first, multi-mineral, multi-feedstock platform is designed to process a wide range of inputs - including recycled materials from permanent magnets, lithium-ion batteries, and industrial, defense, and technology waste streams, as well as mined ores, brines, and coal-based byproducts - into high-purity products that support a cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and circular supply chain.

ReElement's innovative and scalable "Powered by ReElement" process leverages its exclusively licensed and internally developed intellectual property, integrating directly into partners' material processing flowsheets to enhance efficiency and adaptability across the global critical mineral supply chain. 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.

Company Contact:

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

SOURCE: American Resources Corporation

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

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What conference will American Resources (NASDAQ:AREC) and ReElement Technologies attend in June 2026?

American Resources and ReElement Technologies will attend Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference in Las Vegas from June 22–25, 2026. According to American Resources, this is a flagship critical minerals gathering for EV and energy storage supply chains.

Where and when is Fastmarkets' Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference 2026?

The 2026 Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference takes place June 22–25 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. According to American Resources, the event convenes senior leaders across the battery raw materials industry, from mine development to gigafactory procurement.

Who will represent ReElement Technologies at the Fastmarkets critical materials conference?

Shane Tragethon, Vice President of International Strategy at ReElement Technologies, will attend the Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference. According to ReElement, interested parties can request a meeting with him via LinkedIn to discuss critical mineral and battery materials opportunities.

Why is American Resources (AREC) participating in the Fastmarkets critical minerals conference?

American Resources is participating to engage with senior leaders across the rare earth, lithium, battery, and critical materials supply chain. According to American Resources, its platform spans conventional and unconventional sourcing, recycling, and manufacturing to align critical mineral supply with end-market demand.

How are American Resources and ReElement Technologies connected in the critical mineral supply chain?

ReElement Technologies is a minority holding of American Resources and focuses on high-performance refining of rare earth and critical battery elements. According to American Resources, it leverages this relationship to support efficient upstream and downstream critical mineral operations and a more circular supply chain.