Every 8-K that AMERICAN RESOURCES CORP (AREC) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow AREC and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full AREC filings page.
American Resources Corp (AREC) disclosed that on August 20, 2026 it received a notice from Nasdaq that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it has not timely filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company had already been delinquent on its Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, for which Nasdaq had granted an extension to October 15, 2026. The new notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. American Resources must amend its existing compliance plan to address the additional June 30, 2026 Form 10‑Q delinquency and submit this amendment to Nasdaq by September 4, 2026; if accepted, any extension for the June 30 filing would run only through October 15, 2026.
American Resources Corporation reports an amended timeline around the change of its independent auditor and the status of its 2025 financial statements. On June 30, 2026, the Audit Committee dismissed GreenGrowth CPAs as the independent registered public accounting firm. GreenGrowth’s report on the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification, and the company cites no disagreements or reportable events other than previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
On July 11, 2026, the Audit Committee appointed UHY LLP as the new independent public accounting firm, engaged to audit the December 31, 2025 financial statements and the 2026 quarterly periods, including issuing a new opinion on the 2025 Form 10-K. After a July 3, 2026 letter from GreenGrowth indicating an intention to withdraw its opinion without additional responses, GreenGrowth’s audit opinion on the December 31, 2025 financial statements was deemed not to be relied upon as of July 13, 2026, and UHY has been engaged to perform a new audit of those periods.
American Resources Corporation replaced its independent auditor following developments around its 2025 financial statements. On June 30, 2026, the Audit Committee dismissed GreenGrowth CPA’s as independent registered public accounting firm. GreenGrowth’s prior report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualifications, and the company reports there were no disagreements on accounting principles, disclosure, or audit procedures, and no reportable events beyond previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
On July 11, 2026, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of UHY LLP as the new independent public accounting firm. Separately, on July 3, 2026, the Audit Committee was notified that GreenGrowth was withdrawing its opinion on the December 31, 2025 financial statements, and UHY has been engaged to perform an audit and provide an opinion on the company’s December 31, 2025 Form 10-K and financial statements.
American Resources Corporation declared a special cash dividend of $0.0431 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 15, 2026.
The board describes this as part of a disciplined capital allocation approach and states it believes the company is undervalued given its cash position, minority stake in ReElement Technologies, majority ownership of Electrified Materials Corp., and broader critical mineral asset portfolio.
American Resources Corporation approved a share repurchase program authorizing repurchases of up to $20.0 million of its outstanding Class A common stock. The program was approved on July 12, 2026.
Repurchases may occur from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or other transactions, and may utilize Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and comply with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Management will determine the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases based on factors such as market conditions, the trading price of the Class A common stock, capital availability, cash flow, alternative investment opportunities, legal and regulatory requirements and other business considerations.
The authorization does not require the company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended, modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.
American Resources Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 15, 2026, where stockholders elected five directors, including Mark C. Jensen and Mark J. LaVerghetta, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified GreenGrowth CPAs as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.
The Board appointed Mark LaVerghetta, 52, as a director and member of the Nominating Committee under the standard non-employee director compensation program. On the same date, Thomas Sauve stepped down as a director after previously resigning as President; his departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.
American Resources Corporation filed a current report describing a potential private capital raise by its wholly owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation (EMCO), to support EMCO’s expansion efforts. EMCO may raise between $3 million and $20 million through issuing convertible preferred stock.
The preferred shares are expected to be mandatorily convertible if EMCO completes a transaction or related transactions that result in its securities being listed on a national securities exchange and EMCO becoming subject to periodic reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
American Resources Corporation reported that Nasdaq notified the company on January 13, 2026 that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a), which requires an annual shareholder meeting within twelve months of the fiscal year end. The company did not hold an annual meeting within twelve months of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
The notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of American Resources’ common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. The company has 45 days, until February 27, 2026, to submit a compliance plan, and Nasdaq may grant an exception extending to June 29, 2026 to hold the meeting.
American Resources describes the delay as administrative, notes there were no disagreements among shareholders or the board, and states it has begun the process to convene the annual meeting. The company expects to execute its plan under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(2)(G) and regain full compliance after the annual meeting.
American Resources Corporation reported a change in its independent auditor. On November 21, 2025, the Audit Committee dismissed GBQ Partners LLC as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm and, on the same date, approved the appointment of GreenGrowth CPAs as the new independent public accounting firm.
GBQ’s audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024 contained no adverse opinions or disclaimers, and were not qualified or modified for uncertainty, scope, or principles, other than an explanatory paragraph about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company states there were no “disagreements” with GBQ and no “reportable events” during those periods, other than previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
The company indicates it did not consult GreenGrowth on accounting or auditing matters before the engagement. GBQ has provided a letter to the SEC, dated November 21, 2025, confirming its position regarding the company’s disclosures.
American Resources Corporation furnished a Regulation FD update noting that its holding company, ReElement Technologies Corporation—of which it owns approximately 19% of current outstanding common shares—announced a $1.4 billion joint partnership with the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). The commitment includes two separate loans, matched by private capital: $80 million to ReElement Technologies and $620 million to Vulcan Elements.
The funding supports expansion of a 100% vertically integrated, domestic rare earth magnet supply chain across separation, metallization, and magnet manufacturing. ReElement and Vulcan plan to scale to 10,000 metric tonnes of NdFeB magnet production capability. In conjunction with the loan commitment, the U.S. Department of War will receive warrants in ReElement Technologies Corporation. The company attached the related press release as Exhibit 99.1.
American Resources Corporation entered into securities purchase agreements for a private placement, selling 2,661,764 shares of common stock at $5.10 per share and issuing pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 5,181,374 shares at an exercise price of $0.0001, priced at $5.0999 per pre-funded unit. The closing is anticipated on or about October 16, 2025.
Maxim Group LLC acted as sole placement agent and will receive a 7.0% cash fee on aggregate gross proceeds plus up to $100,000 in expense reimbursement. Directors and officers agreed to a 60-day lock-up; the company is similarly restricted from most issuances and new registration statements for 60 days, subject to exceptions. Purchasers receive a pro rata right to participate in up to 30% of any Subsequent Equity Financing for 12 months.
The company plans to use net proceeds to support development of domestic critical mineral processing, including coal waste extraction, and for corporate development, working capital and general purposes. The company will file a resale registration within 10 days and use commercially reasonable efforts for effectiveness within 30 days (or 60 days if reviewed).
American Resources Corporation entered into securities purchase agreements for a private placement of 9,480,282 shares of common stock at $3.55 per share. The transaction is expected to close on or about October 14, 2025. The company plans to use net proceeds to support domestic critical mineral processing, including coal waste extraction, a 10k MT magnet manufacturing facility, and for corporate development, working capital and general purposes.
Pursuant to the agreements, purchasers receive a 12‑month right to participate in up to 30% of any subsequent equity financing on the same terms. Company directors and executive officers agreed to 60 days of lock-up following closing, and the company agreed to file a resale registration statement within 15 days of closing and use commercially reasonable efforts for effectiveness within 30 days (or 60 days if reviewed). Maxim Group LLC acted as sole placement agent, earning a 7.0% cash fee and up to $100,000 for expenses, plus short-term tail and right-of-first-refusal provisions.
American Resources Corporation entered securities purchase agreements for a private placement of 9,480,282 shares of common stock at $3.55 per share. The shares are being offered under Section 4(a)(2) and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. The company said it intends to use proceeds for working capital, with closing anticipated on or about October 15, 2025.
Maxim Group LLC acted as sole placement agent and will receive a cash fee equal to 7.0% of aggregate gross proceeds under a placement agency agreement containing customary terms. Directors and executive officers entered lock-up agreements in connection with the offering. The company noted the securities have not been registered and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent registration or an applicable exemption.
American Resources Corporation (AREC) filed an 8-K on July 28 2025 to disclose that the Nasdaq Stock Market has declared the company in full compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (minimum $1.00 bid price). Nasdaq confirmed that AREC’s Class A common shares closed at or above $1.00 for 12 consecutive business days between July 10 and July 25 2025, thereby resolving the earlier deficiency notice. The matter is now closed. No other material events, financial statements, or transactions were included. The filing attaches one exhibit: a Nasdaq letter dated July 28 2025.