Ramaco Resources director Joe Manchin resigns
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin resigns from Ramaco Resources’ board and committees, with the company indicating no underlying disagreement and emphasizing his continued support.
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Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) reported that on September 4, 2026, former U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin III resigned from its Board of Directors and from all Board committees, effective the same day. He had served on the Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee, the Government Relations Committee, and as Chair of the Technology Committee.
The company stated that Senator Manchin’s resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. A press release dated September 10, 2026, details that he is stepping down to focus on his independent leadership council movement and that he remains a supporter and friend of Ramaco.
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On September 4, 2026, former US Senator Joseph Manchin III notified Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and from his positions on all committees of the Board, with his resignation effective that same day. Senator Manchin was a member of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Committee, the Government Relations Committee, and Chair of the Technology Committee at the time of his resignation. Senator Manchin’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 10, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing Senator Manchin’s resignation from the Board. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for 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 filed 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
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated September 10, 2026 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |
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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: September 10, 2026
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Exhibit 99.1
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin to Step Down
from Ramaco Resources Board of Directors - Company expresses deep appreciation for his dedicated service, counsel and continued support
LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) (“Ramaco” or the “Company”) today announced that former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin will step down from the Company’s Board of Directors to devote more of his time and attention towards his independent leadership council movement with his daughter Heather. Ramaco said it fully understands and respects Senator Manchin’s decision.
The Company expressed its gratitude for the perspective, judgment and public-service experience he brought to the Board, as well as for his steadfast support of Ramaco, its employees and its mission.
“We are deeply appreciative of Senator Manchin’s dedicated service and the valuable input he brought to our Board,” said Randall W. Atkins, Ramaco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Senator Manchin’s insight, experience and commitment to American energy, industry and economic security added tremendous value to our work. We have great respect for his decision and we fully understand the time commitment that mission requires. Senator Manchin remains a valued friend of Ramaco, and we wish him every success as he continues serving the country in this important effort.”
“I have truly enjoyed my time with Ramaco and have tremendous respect for the people who make this company what it is. From my fellow board members and associates to the entire staff, I have been grateful to be part of such an impressive organization and such a close-knit family,” said Senator Manchin. “While I am stepping away from the Board, I remain a strong supporter of Ramaco and will do everything I can to help the company continue to succeed. I am deeply appreciative of the friendships I have made and the opportunity to have been part of the Ramaco family.”
Ramaco looks forward to maintaining its strong relationship with Senator Manchin and appreciates his commitment to remain a supporter of the Company.
About Ramaco Resources
Ramaco Resources, Inc. is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia, and southwestern Virginia and exploring a coal, rare earth and other critical minerals project in Wyoming. The Company’s executive offices are located in Lexington, Kentucky, with operational offices in Charleston, West Virginia and Sheridan, Wyoming. The Company currently has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and one coal mine and rare earth element and other critical mineral exploration stage property near Sheridan, Wyoming (the “Brook Mine”). The Brook Mine remains an exploration stage property, and no assurance can be given that it will be successfully developed into a commercial scale mine or that any inferred mineral resources estimated will be converted into higher confidence mineral resources or eventually mineral reserves. Contiguous to the Brook Mine, the Company operates a carbon research facility related to the potential production of advanced carbon products and materials from coal. In connection with these activities, it holds a body of more than 70 intellectual property patents, pending applications, exclusive licensing agreements and various trademarks. News and additional information about Ramaco Resources, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are available at https://www.ramacoresources.com.
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