ReElement Technologies Secures $20 Million in Equipment Leasing Facility from Maxus Capital to Scale Rare Earth and Critical Mineral Production
ReElement Technologies, a portfolio company of American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), has secured a $20 million equipment leasing facility from Maxus Capital Group to expand its rare earth and critical mineral production capabilities. The non-dilutive capital will be used to scale operations at their Marion and Noblesville, Indiana facilities.
The company's proprietary chromatographic technology platform offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional solvent-based processing for critical minerals and rare earth elements. This innovative approach reduces capital costs, operating expenses, and environmental impact while supporting the Department of Defense's 2027 mine-to-magnet objective.
ReElement's technology enables the production of ultra-high-purity materials from various feedstocks, including recycled magnets, batteries, manufacturing scrap, mine waste, and virgin ores, positioning the company as a key player in the domestic critical minerals supply chain.
ReElement Technologies, società del portafoglio di American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), ha ottenuto una linea di leasing per macchinari da 20 milioni di dollari da Maxus Capital Group per potenziare la produzione di terre rare e minerali critici. Il capitale non diluitivo sarà impiegato per ampliare le attività negli stabilimenti di Marion e Noblesville, Indiana.
La piattaforma proprietaria di tecnologia cromatografica dell'azienda offre un'alternativa sostenibile ed economica ai processi tradizionali basati su solventi per il trattamento di minerali critici e terre rare. Questo approccio innovativo riduce i costi di investimento, le spese operative e l'impatto ambientale, contribuendo al contempo all'obiettivo del Dipartimento della Difesa di una filiera completa dal giacimento al magnete entro il 2027.
La tecnologia di ReElement consente la produzione di materiali ad altissima purezza da diverse materie prime, inclusi magneti riciclati, batterie, scarti di produzione, residui minerari e minerali vergini, posizionando l'azienda come attore chiave nella catena di approvvigionamento nazionale dei minerali critici.
ReElement Technologies, compañía del portafolio de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), ha asegurado una línea de leasing de equipos de 20 millones de dólares con Maxus Capital Group para ampliar su capacidad de producción de tierras raras y minerales críticos. El capital no dilutivo se utilizará para escalar las operaciones en sus instalaciones de Marion y Noblesville, Indiana.
La plataforma cromatográfica propietaria de la compañía ofrece una alternativa sostenible y rentable a los procesos tradicionales basados en disolventes para minerales críticos y elementos de tierras raras. Este enfoque innovador reduce los costos de capital, los gastos operativos y el impacto ambiental, a la vez que apoya el objetivo del Departamento de Defensa de lograr la cadena “del yacimiento al imán” para 2027.
La tecnología de ReElement permite producir materiales de ultra alta pureza a partir de diversas materias primas, incluidos imanes reciclados, baterías, residuos de fabricación, desechos mineros y minerales vírgenes, posicionando a la compañía como un actor clave en la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales críticos.
ReElement Technologies(미국 자원 기업 American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC)의 포트폴리오사)가 희토류 및 핵심 광물 생산 능력 확장을 위해 Maxus Capital Group으로부터 2,000만 달러 장비 리스 금융을 확보했습니다. 비희석성 자본은 인디애나주 마리온과 노블스빌 시설의 운영 확장에 사용됩니다.
회사의 독자적 크로마토그래피 기술 플랫폼은 핵심 광물 및 희토류 원소의 전통적 용매 기반 처리에 대한 지속 가능하고 비용 효율적인 대안을 제시합니다. 이 혁신적 접근법은 자본 비용, 운영비 및 환경 영향을 줄이는 동시에 국방부의 2027년 마인투마그넷(채굴에서 자석까지) 목표를 지원합니다.
ReElement의 기술은 재활용 자석, 배터리, 제조 스크랩, 광산 폐기물 및 원광을 포함한 다양한 원료로부터 초고순도 소재를 생산할 수 있게 해 국내 핵심 광물 공급망의 주요 업체로 자리매김합니다.
ReElement Technologies, société du portefeuille de American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), a obtenu une facilité de location d'équipement de 20 millions de dollars auprès de Maxus Capital Group afin d'accroître ses capacités de production de terres rares et de minéraux critiques. Ce financement non dilutif servira à intensifier les opérations dans ses sites de Marion et Noblesville, dans l'Indiana.
La plateforme chromatographique propriétaire de l'entreprise offre une alternative durable et économique aux procédés traditionnels à base de solvants pour le traitement des minéraux critiques et des éléments de terres rares. Cette approche innovante réduit les coûts en capital, les dépenses d'exploitation et l'impact environnemental, tout en soutenant l'objectif du Département de la Défense d'une chaîne « de la mine à l'aimant » d'ici 2027.
La technologie de ReElement permet de produire des matériaux d'une pureté ultra‑élevée à partir de diverses matières premières, y compris des aimants recyclés, des batteries, des déchets de fabrication, des résidus miniers et des minerais vierges, positionnant la société comme un acteur clé de la chaîne d'approvisionnement nationale des minéraux critiques.
ReElement Technologies, ein Portfoliounternehmen von American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC), hat eine 20-Millionen-Dollar-Leasingfazilität für Ausrüstung von Maxus Capital Group gesichert, um seine Produktionskapazitäten für seltene Erden und kritische Mineralien auszubauen. Das nicht verwässernde Kapital wird genutzt, um die Betriebsgrößen an den Standorten Marion und Noblesville, Indiana, zu skalieren.
Die firmeneigene chromatographische Technologieplattform bietet eine nachhaltige und kosteneffiziente Alternative zu herkömmlichen lösungsmittelbasierten Verfahren für kritische Mineralien und Seltene Erden. Dieser innovative Ansatz reduziert Investitions- und Betriebskosten sowie Umweltbelastungen und unterstützt gleichzeitig das Ziel des Verteidigungsministeriums, bis 2027 die komplette Wertschöpfungskette „vom Bergwerk zum Magneten“ zu erreichen.
Die Technologie von ReElement ermöglicht die Herstellung von Materialien mit extrem hoher Reinheit aus verschiedenen Einsatzstoffen, darunter recycelte Magnete, Batterien, Fertigungsschrott, Bergbauabfälle und Primärerden, und positioniert das Unternehmen als wichtigen Akteur in der heimischen Lieferkette für kritische Mineralien.
- Secured $20 million in non-dilutive capital through equipment leasing
- Technology reduces capital costs, operating expenses, and chemical usage compared to traditional methods
- Supports DoD's strategic 2027 mine-to-magnet objective
- Versatile processing capability for multiple feedstock sources
- Proprietary chromatographic technology with proven scalability
- Significant equipment financing debt obligation
- Dependent on successful scaling of operations to meet financial commitments
- Operating in highly competitive rare earth elements market
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ReElement's $20M equipment financing bolsters domestic rare earth refining capacity, positioning it well in critical minerals supply chain.
ReElement Technologies' newly secured
What makes this development particularly noteworthy is how it addresses a crucial supply chain vulnerability. The U.S. has long struggled with dependency on foreign sources for critical minerals, especially from China which dominates global rare earth processing. ReElement's expansion directly supports the Department of Defense's 2027 "mine-to-magnet" objective and aligns with presidential executive orders on mineral independence.
The company's proprietary chromatographic separation technology represents a fundamental shift from traditional solvent-based processing methods that have dominated the industry. This approach offers multiple competitive advantages: reduced chemical usage, lower environmental impact, improved cost efficiency, and enhanced scalability. The technology's ability to process diverse feedstocks - including recycled magnets, batteries, manufacturing scrap, and virgin ores - creates remarkable flexibility in securing raw material inputs.
By focusing on the midstream refining segment, ReElement is targeting precisely where the critical minerals supply chain has been most constrained. Their ability to produce ultra-high-purity materials positions them advantageously in high-value markets spanning defense applications, clean energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing - all sectors where material specifications are exceptionally demanding.
The equipment financing, combined with previous Department of Defense contracts and existing equity capital, demonstrates a diversified funding approach that strengthens the company's financial position while accelerating commercial-scale operations and near-term revenue generation potential.
The equipment financing, combined with previously announced DoD contract and existing equity capital, will be directed toward scaling operations in Marion, IN for large-scale production of rare earth oxides from magnets and lithium carbonate from LFP black mass
FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources"), through its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, todayannounced that it has secured a
Kirk Taylor, CFO of ReElement Technologies said, "Securing this financing marks another pivotal step forward for ReElement Technologies. It allows us to meet near-term customer demand at our Noblesville facility while accelerating scaled production in Marion - two key drivers of revenue growth. As we advance a domestic, sustainable supply chain for critical minerals and rare earths elements, our focus remains on delivering premium materials that power America's clean energy future, strengthen national defense, and enable next-generation technologies. This milestone reinforces our commitment to long-term value creation for shareholders."
ReElement's proprietary separation and purification platform leverages chromatographic technology - a proven method reengineered for critical minerals as a scalable, eco-friendly, and cost-competitive alternative to traditional solvent-based processing. This innovation reduces capital costs, operating expenses, chemical usage, and environmental impact while improving efficiency and scalability. In doing so, ReElement is securing a viable midstream segment of the supply chain, directly supporting presidential executive orders on mineral independence and the Department of Defense's 2027 mine-to-magnet objective.
By consistently producing ultra-high-purity materials from diverse feedstocks - including recycled magnets, batteries, manufacturing scrap, mine waste and virgin ores - ReElement is redefining how critical minerals are refined. Its patented platform eliminates supply chain bottlenecks, reduces environmental impact, and strengthens U.S. and allied national security while enabling sustainable growth across defense, clean energy, and advanced technologies.
About Maxus Capital Group, LLC
Maxus Capital Group, LLC is a leading independent equipment finance and leasing company providing customized capital solutions to middle-market and growth-oriented businesses across the United States. With deep expertise in structuring and funding equipment-based transactions, Maxus partners with innovative companies to deliver flexible financing that supports expansion and long-term success. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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