American Resources Corporation's subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corp $(EMCO.UK)$, has made significant strides in recycling and refining critical materials. EMCO has received a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permit, allowing it to preprocess and recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and rare earth magnets. This initiative produces mineral concentrates that are refined into materials crucial for defense and commercial supply chains. The operations at EMCO's Noblesville, Indiana site are a key milestone in their partnership with ReElement Technologies. The company is focused on creating a comprehensive circular lifecycle solution in the United States, capable of processing products into high-purity critical materials and metals. This development, supported by a substantial grant from the State of Indiana, is set to enhance EMCO's capabilities and expand its domestic presence.