Companies enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a commercial partnership for rare earth element refining, recycling and offtake

ReElement will utilize its proprietary technology for rare-earth magnet recycling and ore purification to produce magnet-grade rare earth oxides to power POSCO's magnet manufacturing

FISHERS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / November 21, 2024 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading provider of high-performance refining capacity for rare earth and critical battery elements, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with POSCO International ("POSCO").

This collaboration will integrate ReElement's efficient magnet recycling and rare earth ore refining processes into POSCO's global rare earth magnet manufacturing network. ReElement will become the primary North American refiner, supplying POSCO with both heavy and light rare earth elements, supporting POSCO's permanent magnet vertical as they satisfy the nearly $900MM in announced OEM contracts. Additionally, ReElement will recycle waste magnets and manufacturing scrap, reintroducing these materials into POSCO's production process. Together, ReElement and POSCO will also offer a circular supply chain solution for high-value magnet materials to POSCO's existing and future clients.