8-K
Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC)
UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):October 15, 2025
Ramaco Resources, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in itsCharter)
| Delaware | 001-38003 | 38-4018838 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of<br><br>incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
250 West Main Street, Suite 1900
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(859) 244-7455
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Class A common stock, $0.01 par value | METC | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| Class B common stock, $0.01 par value | METCB | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 8.375% Senior Notes due 2029 | METCZ | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
| 8.250% Senior Notes due 2030 | METCI | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 15, 2025, Ramaco Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing that the Company has received official approval to be a member of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (the “DIBC”). As a member of the DIBC, the Company gains access to a network of traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, research institutions, and federal agencies. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
None of the information furnished in this Item 7.01 will be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| ExhibitNo. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Ramaco Resources, Inc. dated October 15, 2025 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Ramaco Resources, Inc. | ||
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| By: | /s/<br> Randall W. Atkins | |
| Name: | Randall W. Atkins | |
| Title: | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: October 15, 2025
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Exhibit 99.1
Ramaco Approved to Join the Defense IndustrialBase Consortium (DIBC)
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) (“Ramaco” or the “Company”) Ramaco, a leading developer of rare earth elements and critical mineral resources, is proud to announce its official approval as a member of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). This strategic milestone aligns with Ramaco’s mission to support U.S. national security through the responsible development of domestic critical mineral resources.
As a member of the DIBC, Ramaco gains access to a dynamic network of traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, research institutions, and federal agencies. This membership enables Ramaco to participate in federally funded research, prototyping, and production opportunities, particularly in areas critical to national defense such as rare earth elements (REEs), strategic and critical materials, and energy storage technologies.
“Ramaco’s inclusion in the DIBC is a significant step forward in our efforts to contribute to the domestic supply of critical minerals essential for defense and energy technologies,” said Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ramaco Resources. “We are honored to support the Department of War’s mission to secure the nation’s industrial base and look forward to collaborating with other consortium members to advance innovation, national security, and supply chain resilience.”
The Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) is a U.S. Department of War (DoW) sponsored initiative to strengthen and expand the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB) by fostering collaboration between government, industry, and academia. Its mission is to build a robust, secure, and resilient supply chain capable of responding to national security needs without reliance on foreign sources.
Ramaco’s participation in the DIBC underscores its commitment to advancing U.S. energy independence, supporting defense readiness, and developing innovative solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.
ABOUT RAMACO RESOURCES
Ramaco Resources, Inc. is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia, and southwestern Virginia and a developing producer of coal, rare earth and critical minerals in Wyoming. Its executive offices are in Lexington, Kentucky, with operational offices in Charleston, West Virginia and Sheridan, Wyoming. The Company currently has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and one development rare earth and coal mine near Sheridan, Wyoming in the initial stages of production. In 2023, the Company announced that a major deposit of primary magnetic rare earths and critical minerals was discovered at its mine near Sheridan, Wyoming. Contiguous to the Wyoming mine, the Company operates a carbon research and pilot facility related to the production of advanced carbon products and materials from coal. In connection with these activities, it holds a body of roughly 76 intellectual property patents, pending applications, exclusive licensing agreements and various trademarks. News and additional information about Ramaco Resources, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are available at https://www.ramacoresources.com. For more information, contact investor relations at (859) 244-7455.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent Ramaco Resources’ expectations or beliefs concerning guidance, future events, anticipated revenue, future demand and production levels, macroeconomic trends, the development of ongoing projects, costs and expectations regarding operating results, and it is possible that the results described in this news release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of Ramaco Resources’ control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, unexpected delays in our current mine development activities, the ability to successfully ramp up production at our complexes in accordance with the Company’s growth initiatives, failure of our sales commitment counterparties to perform, increased government regulation of coal in the United States or internationally, the impact of tariffs imposed by the United States and foreign governments, the further decline of demand for coal in export markets and underperformance of the railroads, the Company’s ability to successfully develop the Brook Mine REE/CM project, including whether the Company’s exploration target and estimates for such mine are realized, the timing of the initial production of rare earth concentrates, the development of a pilot and ultimately a full scale commercial processing facility. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and, except as required by law, Ramaco Resources does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for Ramaco Resources to predict all such factors. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements found in Ramaco Resources’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The risk factors and other factors noted in Ramaco Resources’ SEC filings could cause its actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.