ReElement Technologies Honored with 2025 Trusted Tech Leadership Award from the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

Award recognizes ReElement's leadership in deploying advanced refining technologies to strengthen U.S. national security and foster allied collaboration in the critical minerals supply chain

Award follows recently announced $1.4 billion partnership with U.S. Department of War

FISHERS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) ("American Resources" or the "Company") through its minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation ("ReElement"), a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, today announced it has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Trusted Tech Leadership Award from the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue.

The prestigious award recognizes organizations and leaders who exemplify integrity, innovation, and collaboration among allies in advancing freedom, security, and prosperity. ReElement's pioneering work deploying advanced refining technologies to strengthen U.S. national security-and its partnerships across Africa, Korea, and other allied nations-reflects the kind of trusted innovation, principled leadership, and technological diplomacy that will define the future of global innovation.

Mark Jensen, Chairman and CEO of American Resources and ReElement Technologies commented, "Building a technology platform that enables U.S. critical mineral independence wouldn't have been possible without the vision and partnership of Purdue University and our extraordinary team. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of all those working tirelessly to make our country safer and more self-reliant."

ReElement Technologies' recognition as a 2025 Trusted Tech Leadership Award recipient underscores its pivotal role in advancing innovation that aligns economic security with national security. Through its partnerships with U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and allied nations, ReElement continues to demonstrate how trusted technology and principled collaboration can strengthen freedom, prosperity, and resilience across the global critical minerals supply chain.

"ReElement Technologies exemplifies the spirit of trusted innovation that advances both freedom and prosperity," said Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue. "Through the Trusted Tech Leadership Award, we recognize ReElement's leadership in aligning cutting-edge refining technologies with the principles of trust, transparency, and collaboration among allies - helping to strengthen the global critical minerals supply chain and fortify the foundations of economic and national security."