American Resources agrees to acquire Wyoming County Coal assets in $40 million litigation settlement
AREC•American Resources entered an asset purchase agreement on Sept. 29, 2026, to acquire property and equipment in Wyoming County, West Virginia, for a $40 million settlement of litigation. The deal excludes mining operations, permits and historical environmental or reclamation liabilities.
1. Terms and asset scope
The assets include real estate, structures, equipment and mineral rights tied to legacy refuse piles. American Resources said it will assess them for its critical-mineral feedstock strategy, focused on potential recovery from refuse materials.
