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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METCZ) updates Brook Mine rare earth plans

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Ramaco Resources filed a current report outlining new developments at its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project in Wyoming. The company furnished a stockholder letter from its Chairman and CEO describing recent milestones, including the groundbreaking of Brook Mine, capital raising efforts, plans to increase production capacity, engagement with federal agencies, updated geological and technical studies, and planned enhancements to its revolving credit facility. Ramaco also filed a Technical Report Summary from Weir International covering rare earth element exploration targets at the Brook Mine property near Sheridan, Wyoming, and announced the hiring of Joseph M. Stopper as Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis. The related letters, press releases, and technical report are included as exhibits.

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Ramaco highlights Brook Mine rare earth progress and adds planning leadership.

Ramaco Resources focuses this report on advancing its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project in Wyoming. Management describes milestones such as groundbreaking, capital raising efforts, updated geological and technical work, and plans to expand production capacity, indicating that Brook Mine is becoming a central strategic asset alongside the company’s existing operations.

The filing includes a Technical Report Summary from Weir International covering exploration target estimates for rare earth elements at Brook Mine. This type of third‑party report provides a structured technical framework for understanding the project’s potential, which can be useful for future planning and communications. The company also notes ongoing engagement with federal agencies and planned enhancements to its revolving credit facility, tying operational, regulatory, and financing workstreams together.

Ramaco additionally announces the hiring of Joseph M. Stopper as Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis. Strengthening internal planning capability aligns with the expanding scope of Brook Mine and related projects. Future company filings that detail capital spending, production targets, or regulatory progress will help clarify how these disclosed milestones translate into operating and financial results.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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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 of 1934 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 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 September 18, 2025, Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the "Company") issued a letter to stockholders from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Atkins, regarding the latest developments in the expansion and acceleration of its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project. The letter detailed recent milestones including the groundbreaking of the Brook Mine, significant capital raising efforts, plans to increase production capacity, ongoing engagement with federal agencies, updated geological and technical studies, and planned enhancements to the Company’s revolving credit facility. A copy of that letter to stockholders is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On September 18, 2025, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”), announcing that it has released and posted the following to its website at www.ramacoresources.com:

 

●The updated Technical Report Summary, prepared by Weir International, relating to the Company’s Rare Earth Element (REE) exploration target for the Brook Mine property located near Sheridan, Wyoming (the “Weir TRS”); and

 

●The Shareholder Letter.

 

A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the Weir TRS is attached as Exhibit 96.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

On September 18, 2025, the Company issued a second press release (the “Second Press Release”) announcing that the Company had hired Joseph M. Stopper as Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis. A copy of the Second Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 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, 99.2, or 99.3 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 8.01 Other Events.

 

The Company is filing the Weir TRS relating to the Company’s Rare Earth Element (REE) exploration target for the Brook Mine property located near Sheridan, Wyoming.

 

A copy of the Weir TRS and related consent are attached hereto as Exhibits 96.1 and 23.1, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.		   Description
23.1   Consent of Weir International, Inc.
96.1   Technical Report Summary relating to exploration target estimates at the Brook Mine Property, dated September 2025, with an effective date of September 17, 2025
99.1   Letter to Stockholders released by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated September 18, 2025
99.2    Press Release issued by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated September 18, 2025
99.3   Press Release issued by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated September 18, 2025
104   Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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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: September 18, 2025

 

 

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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ramaco Resources (METCZ) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Ramaco Resources reported new developments related to its Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project. The company furnished a stockholder letter detailing recent milestones at Brook Mine, announced the filing of a Technical Report Summary on rare earth exploration targets, and disclosed the hiring of a new Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis. Related letters and press releases are attached as exhibits.

What is the Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project mentioned by Ramaco Resources?

The Brook Mine project is a rare earth element and critical minerals initiative located near Sheridan, Wyoming. In this report, Ramaco describes milestones such as groundbreaking of the mine, efforts to raise capital, plans to increase production capacity, engagement with federal agencies, and updated geological and technical studies that relate to developing this property.

What is the Weir Technical Report Summary (TRS) filed by Ramaco Resources?

The Weir Technical Report Summary is a document prepared by Weir International, Inc. that relates to Ramaco’s rare earth element exploration target for the Brook Mine property near Sheridan, Wyoming. The report provides a technical summary of exploration target estimates and is included in the exhibits as a Technical Report Summary dated September 2025 with an effective date of September 17, 2025.

Which new executive did Ramaco Resources hire according to this 8-K?

Ramaco Resources disclosed that it hired Joseph M. Stopper as Senior Vice President of Planning and Analysis. The company announced this leadership addition in a press release that is attached to the report as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.

Are the stockholder letter and press releases in this Ramaco 8-K considered filed information?

No. Ramaco specifies that the information furnished in the Regulation FD section of this report, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3, will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. They are not subject to the liabilities of that section and are not incorporated into other filings unless specifically referenced.