American Rare Earths Named to the 2025 OTCQX Best 50

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American Rare Earths (ARRNF) has been recognized in the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, ranking as the third most traded company among top performers on the OTCQX Best Market in 2024. The ranking is based on one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth during the previous calendar year.

The company's Halleck Creek Project, containing 2.34 billion tonnes of TREO under JORC standards, is positioned as a key component of the U.S. rare earths supply chain. The project aims to reduce American dependence on foreign imports while supporting clean energy and defense technologies.

The OTCQX Best Market recognition highlights companies meeting high financial standards, following best practice corporate governance, and maintaining securities law compliance.

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• Ranked 3rd most traded company in OTCQX Best 50
• Halleck Creek Project contains 2.34 billion tonnes of TREO reserves
• Strong market presence and growing investor interest demonstrated by trading volume

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Ranked Third Most Traded Company in the Best 50

DENVER, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the Company) is proud to announce its recognition in the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market in 2024. Notably, American Rare Earths ranked as the third most traded company among the Best 50, underscoring its strong market presence and growing investor interest.

The OTCQX Best 50 ranks U.S. and international companies based on an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth during the previous calendar year. Companies included in this ranking have demonstrated exceptional performance and strong investor engagement.

Chris Gibbs, CEO of American Rare Earths, commented:

“This recognition by the OTCQX highlights our continued progress in reshaping the U.S. rare earths industry and underscores the strategic importance of our Halleck Creek Project. Being ranked as the third most traded company among the Best 50 reflects the growing confidence in our vision to secure a domestic supply chain for critical minerals essential to America’s future.”

“Halleck Creek, with its 2.34 billion tonnes of TREO under JORC standards, is more than a resource—it is a cornerstone of the U.S. rare earths supply chain. Its scale and potential align perfectly with national priorities to reduce reliance on foreign imports, enhance energy independence, and support advanced technologies in clean energy and defense. This recognition reinforces our commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders.”

For the complete 2025 OTCQX Best 50 ranking, visit: https://www.otcmarkets.com/files/2025_OTCQX_Best_50.pdf.

The OTCQX Best Market provides a platform for transparent and efficient trading of established, investor-focused U.S. and global companies. To qualify for the OTCQX market, companies must meet high financial standards, adhere to best practice corporate governance, and comply with applicable securities laws.

About America Rare Earths

American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) owns Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc. which is focused on the development of the Halleck Creek Project, WY.  It also owns La Paz, AZ rare earth deposit.  Both can potentially become the largest and most sustainable rare earth projects in North America.  The Company is developing environmentally friendly and cost-effective extraction and processing methods to meet the rapidly increasing demand for resources essential to the clean energy transition and US national security.  The Company continues to evaluate other exploration opportunities and is collaborating with US Government-supported R&D to develop efficient processing and separation techniques of (REEs) elements to help ensure a renewable future. 

Media Contact:
Susan Assadi
347 977 7125
sassadi@americanree.com

Investor Relations US Contact:

Beverly Jedynak
Beverly.jedynak@viriathus.com
312 943 1123

FAQ

What ranking did American Rare Earths (ARRNF) achieve in the 2025 OTCQX Best 50?

American Rare Earths (ARRNF) ranked as the third most traded company in the 2025 OTCQX Best 50, which recognizes top-performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market in 2024.

How large are the TREO reserves at ARRNF's Halleck Creek Project?

The Halleck Creek Project contains 2.34 billion tonnes of TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxides) under JORC standards.

What criteria were used to determine ARRNF's ranking in the OTCQX Best 50?

The ranking was based on an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth during the previous calendar year.

What is the strategic importance of ARRNF's Halleck Creek Project for the US?

The Halleck Creek Project is positioned as a cornerstone of the U.S. rare earths supply chain, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports and support clean energy and defense technologies.