Ramaco Resources (METC) hires SVP for critical minerals role

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ramaco Resources, Inc. filed a current report to share a leadership update. The company announced via press release that Martin van Wyk has agreed to join as Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing following his transition to the United States. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under a Regulation FD disclosure and is not treated as filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

10/06/2025 - 08:00 AM

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 of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2025

Ramaco Resources, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-38003		38-4018838
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

250 West Main Street, Suite 1900

Lexington, Kentucky 40507

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (859) 244-7455

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value	METC	Nasdaq Global Select Market
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value	METCB	Nasdaq Global Select Market
8.375% Senior Notes due 2029	METCZ	Nasdaq Global Select Market
8.250% Senior Notes due 2030	METCI	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 6, 2025, Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that Martin van Wyk has agreed to join the Company as Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing following his transition to the United States. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

None of the information furnished in this Item 7.01 or the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 will be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated October 6, 2025
104		Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

	Ramaco Resources, Inc.

	By:	/s/ Randall W. Atkins
		Name: Randall W. Atkins
		Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: October 6, 2025

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Ramaco Resources (METC) disclose in this 8-K?

Ramaco Resources disclosed that Martin van Wyk has agreed to join the company as Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing following his transition to the United States.

Under which item did Ramaco Resources (METC) report the new executive hire?

The company reported the new executive hire under Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure.

How did Ramaco Resources (METC) announce the appointment of Martin van Wyk?

The appointment was announced in a press release dated October 6, 2025, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information about the new SVP at Ramaco Resources (METC) considered filed with the SEC?

The company states that the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What exhibits did Ramaco Resources (METC) include with this 8-K filing?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release announcing the executive appointment, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Which role will Martin van Wyk hold at Ramaco Resources (METC)?

He will serve as Senior Vice President of Critical Minerals Processing.