Mergers & Acquisitions ·
American Resources acquires West Virginia assets from Wyoming County Coal for $40M via litigation settlement
ARECAmerican Resources Corp
On September 29, 2026, American Resources Corporation entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Wyoming County Coal LLC to acquire real property, structures, fixtures, and equipment in Wyoming County, West Virginia. The aggregate purchase price of $40.0 million was satisfied by the settlement of pending litigation between the company and WCC (UMB Bank, N.A. v. Wyoming County Coal LLC). The transaction includes rights to valuable elements and minerals within legacy refuse piles but excludes historical mining operations, permits, or environmental liabilities. Ownership transferred upon execution, with the deed to be recorded within 60 days. American Resources Corporation operates in the critical-mineral feedstock and resource sector.