ReElement Joins Consortium For Rare Earth Technologies To Boost U.S. National Security With Ultra-Pure Critical Minerals For Next-Generation High Value Applications

Membership in CREate advances ReElement's role in supporting U.S. national security by delivering ultra-pure critical minerals for next-generation high value applications

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") through its portfolio company ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, announces ReElement has been accepted as a member of the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies ("CREate") through a continued partnership with Advanced Technology International.

ReElement's membership in CREate follows its recently announced $2 million award under the Department of Defense's Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, as well as its prior membership in the Defense Industrial Base Consortium. These milestones reinforce ReElement's growing role in fortifying the defense supply chain with secure, U.S.-based refining capabilities.