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American Resources Corporation Named Primary Bidder for Certain
Cambrian Coal LLC Assets
September 24, 2019 | Source: American Resources
Corporation
FISHERS, INDIANA / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2019
/ American Resources
Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC),
a supplier of raw materials to the rapidly growing global
infrastructure marketplace, with a primary focus on the extraction,
processing, transportation and distribution of metallurgical carbon
to the steel industry, today announced that the Company has been
named the primary bidder for certain assets offered for sale
through the bankruptcy proceedings of Cambrian Holding Company,
Inc. (“Cambrian”).
Under the proposal, American Resources would acquire all assets and
operations of Perry County Coal LLC (“PCC”), an
operating subsidiary of Cambrian Coal LLC. Perry County Coal is a
mining complex located in Perry County, Kentucky, near the town of
Hazard, in eastern Kentucky.
The Perry County Coal complex consists of three active mines (two
underground mines and one surface mine) with access to over 110
million tons of carbon deposits consisting primarily of high
quality soft coking and PCI carbon, which serves the global
steelmaking and infrastructure markets, as well as industrial
stoker carbon. Historically, the PCC complex has produced
approximately one million tons of carbon per year. The PCC complex
also consists of the critical processing and logistics
infrastructure necessary to serve these markets efficiently. These
assets include the Davidson Branch Preparation Plant, capable of
processing 1,300 tons of carbon per hour, over 300,000 tons of
on-site carbon storage, and batch weight rail loadout with access
to the CSX Railroad.
As stated in the past, American Resources continues to execute on
its growth initiatives by efficiently leveraging its infrastructure
and large number of core mining permits throughout the Central
Appalachian Basin, in addition to identifying strategic
supplemental acquisitions. Chairman and CEO, Mark Jensen, noted,
“The potential addition of Perry County Coal fits extremely
well within our current platform both geographically and
strategically. We’re confident that our efficient,
low-cost operating structure will set these assets up for long-term
success and provide the world with a high-quality resource for
infrastructure development, while also providing long-standing
stable employment for the hard-working men and women at these
operations.”
Pursuant to the terms of the proposed transaction, American
Resources would acquire the specific assets free and clear of all
liens, claims, interests and encumbrances, and would assume no
liabilities other than all reclamation obligations under applicable
law or permits and any other liabilities expressly agreed to by
American Resources Corporation. The proposed purchase of
these assets will be governed by the Court-supervised process under
Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and is subject to
Court-approved bidding procedures.
About American Resources Corporation
American Resources Corporation is a supplier of raw materials to
the rapidly growing global infrastructure marketplace. The
company’s primary focus is on the extraction, processing,
transportation and selling of metallurgical carbon and pulverized
coal injection (PCI) to the steel industry. The company operations
are based in the Central Appalachian basin of eastern Kentucky and
southern West Virginia where premium quality metallurgical products
are located.
The company’s business model is based on running a
streamlined and efficient operation to economically extract and
deliver resources to meet its customers’ demands. By running
operations with low or no legacy costs, American Resources
Corporation works to maximize margins for its investors while being
able to scale its operations to meet the growth of the global
infrastructure market.
Website:
http://www.americanresourcescorp.com
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
press release contains “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, and other important factors that could cause
the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements or
industry results to differ materially from any future results,
performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond
American Resources Corporation’s control. The words
“believes”, “may”, “will”,
“should”, “would”, “could”,
“continue”, “seeks”,
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forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Any
forward-looking statements included in this press release are made
only as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake
any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The
Company cannot assure you that the projected results or events will
be achieved.
Institutional/Retail/Individual Contact:
PCG
Advisory
Adam
Holdsworth
646-862-4607
adamh@pcgadvisory.com
www.pcgadvisory.com
American
Capital Ventures
Howard
Gostfrand, President
305-918-7000
– Office
hg@amcapventures.com
www.amcapventures.com
Company Contact:
Mark
LaVerghetta
317-855-9926
ext. 0
Vice
President of Corporate Finance and Communications
investor@americanresourcescorp.com
Source:
American Resources Corporation