Gulf Resources (GURE) restarts Shouguang City operations after seasonal halt

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gulf Resources, Inc. reports that it has resumed the relevant operations in Shouguang City, Shandong Province. These operations had been temporarily suspended under a government notice issued by the local government, described as seasonal and aimed at orderly extraction and environmental protection for brine resources.

The prior suspension had been disclosed in a report filed on December 18, 2025. The company now states that the affected activities are back in operation and that the resumption is in compliance with the same government notice.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2026

Gulf Resources, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-20936	13-3637458
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Level 11, Vegetable Building, Industrial Park of the East City

Shouguang City, Shandong Province 262700

The People’s Republic of China

_______________________________________________________________

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

+86 (536) 567-0008

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(Registrant's telephone number including area code)

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(Registrant's former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0005 par value		GURE		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As previously reported on Form 8-K filed on December 18, 2025, Gulf Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) temporarily suspended the relevant operations in Souguang City in compliance with a government notice (the “Notice”), which was seasonal in nature and aligned with the Government of Shouguang City in achieving the target for the orderly extraction, effective utilization, and enhancement of the comprehensive development of brine resources and the protection of the ecological environment. The Company now announces that its relevant operations in Shouguang City have been resumed in compliance with the Notice.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	GULF RESOURCES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Min Li
	Name:	Min Li
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

March 2, 2026

FAQ

What did Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE) announce about its Shouguang City operations?

Gulf Resources announced that its relevant operations in Shouguang City have resumed. These activities had been temporarily suspended under a local government notice focused on orderly brine extraction and environmental protection, and are now operating again in compliance with that notice.

Why were Gulf Resources’ Shouguang City operations previously suspended?

The operations were temporarily suspended to comply with a government notice from Shouguang City. The notice was described as seasonal and intended to support orderly extraction, effective utilization of brine resources, and protection of the local ecological environment in the region.

When did Gulf Resources (GURE) first disclose the temporary suspension of operations?

Gulf Resources first disclosed the temporary suspension in a report filed on December 18, 2025. That earlier disclosure explained that operations in Shouguang City were paused in response to a seasonal government notice focused on resource management and environmental protection.

Is Gulf Resources now in compliance with the Shouguang government notice?

Yes. The company states that its resumed operations in Shouguang City are in compliance with the government notice. The notice relates to orderly extraction, effective utilization, and comprehensive development of brine resources while protecting the ecological environment in the area.

Does the Gulf Resources 8-K mention any financial impact from the suspension or resumption?

The disclosure describes the suspension as seasonal and confirms that operations have resumed, but does not detail financial impacts. It focuses on operational status and compliance with the Shouguang City government notice concerning brine resource management and environmental protection.

What is the main regulatory purpose of the Shouguang City notice affecting GURE?

The notice aims to achieve orderly extraction and effective utilization of brine resources, along with enhancing comprehensive development and protecting the ecological environment. Gulf Resources temporarily suspended, and has now resumed, its relevant operations in Shouguang City in line with this notice.

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