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Ramaco Resources, Inc. is a producer and operator of metallurgical coal, primarily serving blast furnace steel mills and coke plants in the United States and international markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the company has a diverse portfolio of high-quality coal deposits totaling over 250 million tonnes. Key projects include the Elk Creek property in southern West Virginia, the Berwind coal property spanning the border of West Virginia and Virginia, the Knox Creek property in Virginia, and the RAM Mine in southwestern Pennsylvania. These strategically located assets position Ramaco to meet the demands of metallurgical coal consumers. The company is also exploring potential opportunities in rare earth elements and coal-to-carbon-based products in Sheridan, Wyoming.

American Rare Earths is a mining and exploration company based in Sydney, Australia, primarily focused on the discovery and development of strategic mineral resources, including rare earth elements, thorium, uranium, base and precious metals, copper, and cobalt. The company is actively engaged in the exploration of several projects, most notably the La Paz Rare Earth Project in Arizona, which spans approximately 890 hectares and encompasses 107 unpatented lode mining claims. In addition to its core projects, American Rare Earths is committed to sustainability and is developing environmentally friendly extraction and processing methods. The company collaborates with government-supported research and development initiatives to enhance the efficiency of processing and separation techniques for rare earth elements, while continuously seeking new exploration opportunities. American Rare Earths was incorporated in 1986 and was previously known as Broken Hill Prospecting Limited before rebranding in July 2020.

Cowboy Clean Fuels is focused on the development and production of carbon-negative renewable natural gas. The company employs subsurface coal seams as geobio-reactors to generate low-carbon renewable natural gas through microbial action, utilizing alternative biomass feedstocks. This innovative approach not only produces renewable energy but also facilitates the geological sequestration of significant volumes of carbon dioxide. By transforming depleted coalbed methane wells and other biomass sources into clean fuels, Cowboy Clean Fuels aims to provide consumers with a sustainable energy solution that reduces carbon emissions.

Rare Element Resources is a mineral resource company dedicated to the exploration and development of rare-earth element deposits, particularly those with a favorable distribution of critical rare earth elements. The company's primary focus is on advancing the Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project, located in northeast Wyoming, which it wholly owns. Established in 1999, Rare Element Resources aims to supply strategic materials essential for various technology industries. The company operates solely in the exploration of mineral properties, emphasizing its commitment to developing resources that are increasingly important in modern technological applications.