ReElement Technologies Applauds the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative and Highlights the Power Localized Refining Solutions
ReElement Technologies, a portfolio company of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), has positioned itself as a key player in the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, highlighting its partnerships across Australia, India, Japan, and other global regions for localized rare earth element (REE) refining.
The company recently received a $150 million Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to support cross-border collaboration. ReElement's technology can produce ultra-high purity (>99.5% to 99.999%) separated rare earth, critical mineral, and defense minerals through a modular, scalable, and environmentally friendly process that can be deployed within 12 months.
As a recognized Defense Industrial Base member, ReElement's platform can process both recycled materials and virgin ores, supporting the recovery of crucial elements like SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb, and others vital for defense and high-tech applications.
ReElement Technologies, società in portafoglio di American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), si è affermata come protagonista nell'iniziativa Quad Critical Minerals, evidenziando le sue collaborazioni in Australia, India, Giappone e altre regioni globali per la raffinazione localizzata di terre rare (REE).
Recentemente, l'azienda ha ricevuto una Lettera di Interesse da 150 milioni di dollari dalla Export-Import Bank degli Stati Uniti per sostenere la collaborazione transfrontaliera. La tecnologia di ReElement è in grado di produrre terre rare separate, minerali critici e minerali per la difesa con purezza ultra-elevata (>99,5% fino a 99,999%) tramite un processo modulare, scalabile e rispettoso dell'ambiente, implementabile entro 12 mesi.
In qualità di membro riconosciuto della Defense Industrial Base, la piattaforma di ReElement può trattare sia materiali riciclati che minerali vergini, supportando il recupero di elementi fondamentali come SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb e altri essenziali per applicazioni nella difesa e nell'alta tecnologia.
ReElement Technologies, una empresa del portafolio de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), se ha posicionado como un actor clave en la Iniciativa de Minerales Críticos del Quad, destacando sus asociaciones en Australia, India, Japón y otras regiones globales para la refinación localizada de elementos de tierras raras (REE).
Recientemente, la compañía recibió una Carta de Intención por 150 millones de dólares del Export-Import Bank de Estados Unidos para apoyar la colaboración transfronteriza. La tecnología de ReElement puede producir tierras raras separadas, minerales críticos y minerales para defensa con pureza ultraalta (>99.5% a 99.999%) mediante un proceso modular, escalable y ecológico que puede implementarse en 12 meses.
Como miembro reconocido de la Defense Industrial Base, la plataforma de ReElement puede procesar tanto materiales reciclados como minerales vírgenes, apoyando la recuperación de elementos cruciales como SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb, y otros vitales para aplicaciones de defensa y alta tecnología.
ReElement Technologies는 American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)의 포트폴리오 회사로서, 쿼드 핵심 광물 이니셔티브에서 중요한 역할을 맡고 있으며, 호주, 인도, 일본 및 기타 글로벌 지역과의 협력을 통해 현지 희토류 원소(REE) 정제를 강조하고 있습니다.
최근 이 회사는 미국 수출입은행(Export-Import Bank)으로부터 1억 5천만 달러 규모의 관심서한을 받아 국경 간 협력을 지원하게 되었습니다. ReElement의 기술은 모듈식이고 확장 가능하며 환경 친화적인 공정을 통해 초고순도(>99.5%에서 99.999%)의 분리된 희토류, 핵심 광물 및 방위 광물을 12개월 내에 생산할 수 있습니다.
국방 산업 기반(Defense Industrial Base) 회원으로 인정받은 ReElement의 플랫폼은 재활용 재료와 원광 모두를 처리할 수 있어, SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb 등 방위 및 첨단 기술 응용에 필수적인 중요한 원소 회수를 지원합니다.
ReElement Technologies, une société du portefeuille de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), s'est positionnée comme un acteur clé de l'initiative Quad Critical Minerals, mettant en avant ses partenariats en Australie, en Inde, au Japon et dans d'autres régions du monde pour le raffinage localisé des éléments de terres rares (REE).
L'entreprise a récemment reçu une lettre d'intérêt de 150 millions de dollars de la part de la Export-Import Bank des États-Unis pour soutenir la collaboration transfrontalière. La technologie de ReElement peut produire des terres rares séparées, des minéraux critiques et des minéraux de défense d'une pureté ultra-élevée (>99,5% à 99,999%) grâce à un procédé modulaire, évolutif et respectueux de l'environnement, déployable en 12 mois.
En tant que membre reconnu de la Defense Industrial Base, la plateforme de ReElement peut traiter à la fois des matériaux recyclés et des minerais vierges, soutenant la récupération d'éléments cruciaux tels que SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb et d'autres, essentiels pour les applications de défense et de haute technologie.
ReElement Technologies, ein Portfoliounternehmen von American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), hat sich als wichtiger Akteur in der Quad Critical Minerals Initiative positioniert und hebt seine Partnerschaften in Australien, Indien, Japan und anderen globalen Regionen zur lokalen Veredelung von Seltenen Erden (REE) hervor.
Das Unternehmen erhielt kürzlich ein 150-Millionen-Dollar-Absichtsschreiben von der Export-Import Bank der Vereinigten Staaten zur Unterstützung grenzüberschreitender Zusammenarbeit. Die Technologie von ReElement kann ultrahochreine (>99,5% bis 99,999%) getrennte Seltene Erden, kritische Mineralien und Verteidigungsminerale durch einen modularen, skalierbaren und umweltfreundlichen Prozess produzieren, der innerhalb von 12 Monaten einsatzbereit ist.
Als anerkanntes Mitglied der Defense Industrial Base kann die Plattform von ReElement sowohl recycelte Materialien als auch Rohstoffe verarbeiten und unterstützt die Rückgewinnung wichtiger Elemente wie SEG, NdPr, Dy, Tb und anderer, die für Verteidigungs- und High-Tech-Anwendungen unerlässlich sind.
- Secured $150 million Letter of Interest from EXIM Bank for international expansion
- Technology achieves ultra-high purity levels (>99.5% to 99.999%) for rare earth elements
- Rapid deployment capability of under 12 months compared to traditional methods
- Modular, scalable system with minimal infrastructure requirements and environmental impact
- Strategic partnerships established across Quad nations and other global regions
- Significant execution risks in international expansion and partnership implementation
- Technology deployment success across different regions remains unproven
- Potential geopolitical challenges in competing with established Chinese refiners
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ReElement positions itself as key player in critical minerals supply chain with modular refining tech, backed by $150M EXIM bank interest.
ReElement Technologies is making strategic moves in response to the recently announced Quad Critical Minerals Initiative between the US, Australia, India, and Japan. The company has already established partnerships across these Quad nations to deploy its localized rare earth element (REE) refining technology, positioning itself as a critical player in building resilient supply chains outside China's dominance.
The most significant financial indicator is the
ReElement's competitive advantage lies in its unique technology profile - a modular, scalable refining platform capable of producing ultra-high purity (
- Ability to process both recycled materials and virgin ores
- Environmental efficiency with closed-loop chemical and water systems
- Rapid deployment (under 12 months) compared to traditional methods
- Compact footprint reducing capital requirements
- Simplified permitting process (completed in just one month in Indiana)
The strategic importance cannot be overstated - rare earth elements are essential components in defense systems, renewable energy technology, and advanced electronics. By developing a distributed, localized refining capability that can be deployed globally, ReElement is addressing a critical vulnerability in Western supply chains while potentially capturing significant market share in an industry historically dominated by China.
The company's status as a recognized member of the Defense Industrial Base further strengthens its position for both defense contracts and commercial partnerships across allied nations, creating multiple potential revenue streams while supporting national security objectives.
Collaboration and localization are essential to building a cost-competitive and diversified supply chain for national and global security
ReElement has established partnerships across the Quad nations - Australia, India, and Japan - as well as in Africa, South America, and Europe to deploy its localized refining technology
FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / July 17, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company"), along with its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, applauds the recent announcement of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. The initiative highlights the importance of deep collaboration among partner nations, including Australia, India, Japan, and the United States - of which ReElement has partners that will utilize its high value refining technology locally to compete head-to-head on cost competitive production of high purity and separated rare earth, critical mineral and defense minerals.
As previously announced on June 9, 2025, ReElement received a
Mark Jensen, CEO and Chairman of ReElement, commented, "Neither the U.S. nor China holds a monopoly on rare earth ore bodies. We identified this challenge early on and committed ourselves to developing a truly global solution. Today, ReElement has signed MOUs and agreements with partners across the Quad countries and beyond - in Africa, South America, and Europe - to bring our technology directly to the source. Localizing refining not only reduces cost and time to production, but also strengthens national and allied security by minimizing global bottlenecks. We look forward to working with our partners to deploy our platform, unlock value, and create resilient, high-quality jobs around the world."
ReElement's technology is capable of production ultra-high purity (>
The Advantages of Localization with ReElement's Technology
ReElement has developed and commercialized the only existing rare earth and critical mineral refining platform that is scalable, modular, and rapidly deployable anywhere in the world. This approach radically reduces execution timelines, capital costs, and environmental impact.
Key Attributes:
Modular Scalability: Systems can be right-sized for each project and expanded over time based on partner growth.
Environmental Simplicity: The ReElement process is low-impact and was permitted in just one month in Noblesville, Indiana.
Minimal Infrastructure: The technology is chemical - and energy-efficient, with closed-loop reuse of chemicals and water.
Compact Footprint: Requires only a fraction of the space compared to traditional solvent extraction, lowering buildout costs.
Speed to Market: Systems can be deployed in existing facilities and made operational in under 12 months - significantly faster than solvent extraction permitting and construction timelines.
ReElement welcomes partnership opportunities with any nation or company seeking to lower costs, increase security, and build resilient supply chains for rare earths, critical minerals, and defense metals. Our "Powered by ReElement" solution can be deployed locally to help allies meet their national security and industrial goals.
Contact our team to learn how we can collaborate.
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.
Learn more about ReElement Technologies' process and technology here - Video.
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