American Resources Corp

American Resources Corp's Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program on July 12, 2026, authorizing the company to buy back up to $20.0 million of its outstanding Class A common stock. Repurchases can be made through various methods, including open market purchases and privately negotiated transactions, and may utilize Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 plans. The timing and specifics of the repurchases will be determined by management based on market conditions and other business considerations, and the program can be suspended or terminated at any time.

American Resources Corporation announced that it has posted an updated investor presentation to the investor relations section of its website. This presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K, will be utilized in future meetings with investors, analysts, and other interested parties. The disclosure was made under Regulation FD.

American Resources Corporation reported a net gain attributable to shareholders of $55.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a significant improvement from a $39.1 million net loss in 2024, largely driven by income from discontinued operations. The company deconsolidated American Infrastructure Corporation (AIC) and ReElement Technologies LLC (ReElement) in December 2025. Despite improved liquidity and reduced operating expenses, the company generated no revenue in 2025 and identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting.

American Resources Corporation (AREC) received a notice from Nasdaq on April 24, 2026, indicating non-compliance with listing rules due to the late filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This notification does not immediately affect the trading of AREC's common stock. The company has 60 days to submit a compliance plan, with a potential extension of up to 180 days. AREC is actively working with its auditors to file the Form 10-K, which will include deconsolidation of certain operations and a streamlined business structure.

American Resources Corporation announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a). The company received notification from Nasdaq on April 17, 2026, confirming its compliance. This achievement follows the company's filing of its proxy statement on March 9, 2026, and the successful holding of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 15, 2026.

American Resources Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 15, 2026. Stockholders elected five director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting and ratified GreenGrowth CPAs as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026. Additionally, Mark LaVerghetta was appointed to the Board of Directors and its Nominating Committee, while Thomas Sauve stepped down as a director.