American Resources Corporation's ReElement Technologies Announces Membership in the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies
ReElement Technologies, a portfolio company of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), has joined the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) through Advanced Technology International. This membership follows a recent $2 million Department of Defense award and builds upon their Defense Industrial Base Consortium participation.
The company plans to apply for membership in the Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), leveraging its patented chromatography-based refining platform to support U.S. defense readiness. ReElement's technology focuses on refining rare earth elements and critical minerals from various sources, including recycled materials, concentrated ores, and coal-based waste streams.
ReElement Technologies, azienda in portafoglio di American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), si è unita al Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) tramite Advanced Technology International. L’ingresso segue un recente premio di 2 milioni di dollari dal Dipartimento della Difesa e amplia la partecipazione al Defense Industrial Base Consortium. L’azienda prevede di fare domanda per la membership nel Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), sfruttando la sua piattaforma brevettata di raffinazione basata su cromatografia per supportare la prontezza della difesa statunitense. La tecnologia di ReElement si concentra sulla raffinazione di terre rare e minerali critici da diverse fonti, tra cui materiali riciclati, minerali concentrati e flussi di scarti derivanti dal carbone.
ReElement Technologies, una empresa en cartera de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), se ha unido al Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) a través de Advanced Technology International. Este ingreso sigue a un reciente premio de 2 millones de dólares del Departamento de Defensa y se apoya en su participación en el Defense Industrial Base Consortium. La empresa planea solicitar la membresía en el Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), aprovechando su plataforma patentada de refinación basada en cromatografía para apoyar la preparación de defensa de Estados Unidos. La tecnología de ReElement se centra en refinar tierras raras y minerales críticos desde diversas fuentes, incluidas materiales reciclados, minerales concentrados y corrientes de desechos derivados del carbón.
ReElement Technologies은 American Resources Corporation(NASDAQ:AREC)의 포트폴리오 회사로서 Advanced Technology International를 통해 Rare Earth Technologies Consortium(CREate)에 합류했습니다. 이 멤버십은 최근 미 국방부의 200만 달러 상금에 이어 Defense Industrial Base Consortium 참여를 기반으로 합니다. 이 회사는 미국 방위 준비태세를 지원하기 위해 크로마토그래피 기반 정제 플랫폼을 활용하여 Joint Directed Energy Consortium(JDEC)의 멤버로 신청할 계획입니다. ReElement의 기술은 재활용 재료, 농축 광석, 석탄 기반 폐스트림 등을 포함한 다양한 소스에서 희토류 원소와 핵심 광물을 정제하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
ReElement Technologies, une société du portefeuille d'American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), a rejoint le Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) par l’intermédiaire d’Advanced Technology International. Cette adhésion fait suite à une récente attribution de 2 millions de dollars par le Département de la Défense et s’appuie sur leur participation au Defense Industrial Base Consortium. L’entreprise prévoit de demander l’adhésion au Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), en tirant parti de sa plateforme brevetée de raffinage basée sur la chromatographie pour soutenir la préparation à la défense des États‑Unis. La technologie de ReElement se concentre sur le raffinage des terres rares et des minéraux critiques à partir de diverses sources, y compris les matériaux recyclés, les minerais concentrés et les flux de déchets issus du charbon.
ReElement Technologies, ein Portfoliounternehmen von American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), ist dem Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) über Advanced Technology International beigetreten. Diese Mitgliedschaft folgt auf eine jüngste 2-Millionen-Dollar-Zuwendung des Department of Defense und baut auf der Teilnahme am Defense Industrial Base Consortium auf. Das Unternehmen plant, einen Antrag auf Mitgliedschaft im Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC) zu stellen und dabei seine patentierte, chromatographiebasierte Raffinierungsplattform zu nutzen, um die Verteidigungsbereitschaft der USA zu unterstützen. Die Technologie von ReElement konzentriert sich auf die Raffinierung von Seltenen Erden und kritischen Mineralien aus verschiedenen Quellen, einschließlich recycelter Materialien, konzentrierter Erze und kohlebasierten Abfallströmen.
انضمت ReElement Technologies، وهي شركة محفظة لشركة American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)، إلى Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) عبر Advanced Technology International. تأتي هذه العضوية بعد حصولها على جائزة بقيمة 2 مليون دولار من وزارة الدفاع وتبني المشاركة في Defense Industrial Base Consortium. تخطط الشركة لتقديم طلب عضوية في Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC)، مستفيدة من منصتها المكررة بالبَرامج القائم على الكروماتوغرافيا لدعم جاهزية الدفاع الأمريكية. تركّز تقنية ReElement على تكرير العناصر الأرضية النادرة والمعادن الأساسية من مصادر متنوعة، بما في ذلك المواد المعاد تدويرها، والخامات المركزة، وتيارات النفايات الناتجة عن الفحم.
ReElement Technologies，是 American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) 的投资组合公司，通过 Advanced Technology International 加入 Rare Earth Technologies Consortium (CREate)。此次入会紧随最近获得的美国国防部 200万美元资助，并在其 Defense Industrial Base Consortium 参与基础上进一步发展。公司计划申请加入 Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC)，利用其专利的基于色谱法的精炼平台，以支持美国防务准备。ReElement 的技术专注于从多种来源提炼稀土元素和关键矿物，包括回收材料、富集矿石和煤基废流。
- Secured $2 million Department of Defense award for critical mineral refining
- Strategic membership in CREate strengthens defense sector positioning
- Patented chromatography-based refining technology for rare earth elements
- Potential expansion into JDEC consortium enhances military market opportunities
- Early stage of defense sector integration with unproven revenue potential
- Competitive landscape in rare earth element processing remains challenging
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ReElement's new defense consortia memberships strengthen its position in critical mineral supply chains for national security applications.
ReElement's acceptance into the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) marks a strategic positioning within the defense industrial base. This follows a
The significance extends beyond mere membership. By participating in CREate and potentially the Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC), ReElement gains privileged access to defense procurement channels and collaborative opportunities with government agencies, research institutions, and industry partners focused on rare earth elements.
The company's patented chromatography-based refining technology addresses a critical vulnerability in U.S. defense readiness - dependency on foreign sources for ultra-pure rare earth elements essential for advanced weapons systems, including directed energy applications. These elements are fundamental components in precision-guided munitions, radar systems, and emerging directed energy weapons that require specialized materials with unique electromagnetic properties.
For context, directed energy systems represent a high-priority defense development area, with programs receiving substantial funding increases in recent defense budgets. ReElement's refining capabilities align with the Pentagon's push to secure domestic supply chains for these critical technologies, potentially positioning them for future contract opportunities beyond the initial
The partnership with Advanced Technology International (ATI) is particularly noteworthy, as ATI serves as a consortium management organization that facilitates Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts - streamlined acquisition vehicles that bypass traditional defense procurement bureaucracy and accelerate technology transition.
Membership in CREate advances ReElement's role in supporting U.S. national security by delivering ultra-pure critical minerals for next-generation high value applications
FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") through its portfolio company ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, announces ReElement has been accepted as a member of the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies ("CREate") through a continued partnership with Advanced Technology International.
ReElement's membership in CREate follows its recently announced
Kirk Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of ReElement Technologies commented, "Supporting the U.S. Department of Defense with the critical minerals that enable advanced energy and defense systems is an opportunity we take great pride in. Our team is committed to accelerating these efforts and delivering secure, domestic supply solutions at speed."
ReElement will collaborate directly with Advanced Technology International ("ATI") on future procurement and consortium opportunities including submitting an application to become a member of the Joint Directed Energy Consortium ("JDEC"). JDEC is a members-only initiative that fosters public-private partnerships to accelerate the development and integration of directed energy technologies into military applications. As a member, ReElement will highlight its patented chromatography-based refining platform and its unique ability to onshore the production of ultra-pure rare earths and critical minerals essential to U.S. defense readiness.
About the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies
The Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies (CREate) is a U.S. Industrial focused effort to bring together the community of organizations that mine, process and use Rare Earths, and connect them with the organizations that can develop technologies to help them.
CREaTe's mission is to develop technologies for extracting, processing, reclaiming and finding alternatives for rare Earth Elements (REE) with improved economic feasibility and reduced environmental impact. With a vision to leverage collaboration to achieve U.S. Rare Earth Element Independence.
About the Joint Directed Energy Consortium
The Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative to establish a public-private partnership for developing and integrating directed energy technologies into military applications. The consortium will bring together government, industry, and academia to leverage alternative contracting methods, such as Other Transactions (OTs), to speed up the development and adoption of capabilities like high-energy lasers and other directed energy systems for warfighter use. Led by the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office (JDETO), JDEC aims to bridge technology gaps and provide rapid, light-speed engagement against current and emerging threats.
About Advanced Technology International
Advanced Technology International is a mission driven organization focused on lessoning the burden of the Government by coordinating and executing our nation's most innovative research initiatives. With a vision to be the premier force in uniting the best and brightest research and development teams to solve the nation's greatest challenges, ATI has been leading R&D collaborations, consortiums and contract awards since the 1980s.
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.
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