The U.S. is accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on China for rare earth elements through federal support, landmark deals, and new projects. The Pentagon finalized a multibillion-dollar equity deal with MP Materials, becoming its largest shareholder. Companies like American Rare Earths Ltd, American Resources Corp, and Royalty Management Holding Corp are advancing projects in Wyoming, American Samoa, Jamaica, and Brazil. The EU recognized Evion Group's graphite project as strategic, and Ionic Rare Earths secured funding for rare earth refining in Brazil. A merger between M2i Global and Volato Group expands access to critical minerals infrastructure.

American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule after meeting the $1.00 closing bid price requirement for 12 consecutive business days. The company also launched a recycling initiative through its subsidiary ReElement Technologies, secured $150 million in financing for a critical mineral refinery, and faced a delisting notice due to a late filing. ReElement extended a 10-year antimony refining contract to boost supply for commercial and defense applications.

American Resources has regained compliance with Nasdaq reporting rules, signaling a resolution to previous regulatory issues.

American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) confirmed compliance with Nasdaq listing standards after a delayed Form 10-Q filing, having submitted the required report on May 28, 2025. The company operates in the Central Appalachian basin, extracting metallurgical carbon and rare earth minerals, and owns ReElement Technologies Corporation, which refines critical battery elements using innovative technology.

American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) and its portfolio company ReElement Technologies Corporation are highlighted in a Nasdaq interview, emphasizing their focus on rare earth and critical battery element refining, metallurgical carbon extraction, and sustainable supply chain solutions for infrastructure and electrification markets.