American Resources Expands Marion Refining Capacity To 2,500-3,500 Metric Tons Annually; Noblesville Facility Immediately Scaling Up To 250+ Metric Tons Annually Of Ultra-pure Defense Elements And Initial Production Of Separated And Purified Rare Earth Oxides

Marion Phase-1 capacity expanded to 2,500-3,500 metric tons per year of magnet-grade separated rare earths, battery materials, and antimony; with ability to add additional production lines

Noblesville facility immediately scaling up to 250+ metric tons annually of ultra-pure defense elements and initial production of separated and purified rare earth oxides

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources"), through its holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement") a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today provided an update on the initial scale-up of its Marion, Indiana Supersite. The Marion complex is being developed as ReElement's first large-scale refining hub, complementing the company's recently expanded Noblesville facility, which focuses on domestically produced separated and purified rare earth oxides.

As ReElement's Noblesville operation scales to produce over 250 metric tons annually of ultra-pure (99.9% to 99.999%) separated defense elements - including yttrium (Y), germanium (Ge), gadolinium (Gd), gallium (Ga), terbium (Tb), samarium (Sm), dysprosium (Dy), antimony (Sb), and magnet elements neodymium (Nd) and praseodymium (Pr) - larger-scale refining capacity will transition to the Marion Supersite.

Phase 1 of Marion capacity, designed for approximately 2,500 - 3,500 metric tons per annum of refined output, will utilize approximately 5-foot diameter columns - increased from the 18-inch diameter columns in Noblesville - showcasing the efficient modularization of the platform to rapidly increase capacity. Installation of Phase 1 is estimated to occupy approximately 40,000 square feet within the existing 400,000+ square foot facility, leaving significant capacity for expansion and the co-location of complimentary partner technologies.

To date, ReElement has ordered, identified, or begun installation more than 60% of the equipment required for Marion's initial contracted growth phase. Once complete, the Supersite will provide large-scale refining capacity for magnet-grade rare earths, battery materials, antimony, and additional defense elements.