American Resources Corp (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced its participation in a Virtual Investor “What This Means” segment, where it detailed a new partnership with SAGINT, which aims to implement blockchain-based tokenization to improve traceability and transparency in the global critical mineral supply chain.
During the segment, Mark Jensen, executive chairman of American Resources and CEO of American Resources’ minority-owned subsidiary ReElement Technologies, and Jacob Clayton, CEO of SAGINT, discussed the collaboration.
The partnership combines American Resources’ sourcing capabilities and ReElement Technologies’ multi-mineral refining platform with SAGINT’s blockchain technology.
The companies said the initiative is intended to enhance verification and accountability in mineral sourcing, provide real-time insight into the origin and custody of materials, and support compliance and environmental stewardship across the industry.
The effort seeks to create a more secure, domestically anchored supply chain while integrating blockchain-backed traceability with mineral refining processes, the companies added.
Further, the companies highlighted that the framework could support both commercial and defense-related applications, providing a comprehensive solution for critical mineral management.
The segment can be accessed here.