American Resources names Mark Ling to lead Malaysian rare earth push
Planned separation and refining facilities would use ReElement technology, but investment costs, locations and a development schedule were not disclosed.
Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation (ARC) has named Datuk Mark Ling chief executive officer of the newly established American Resources Indo Pacific, putting him in charge of regional expansion beginning with plans for an integrated Malaysian rare earth supply chain.
In an Oct 14 statement, the US-based company said Ling's responsibilities include building government and industry partnerships and developing Malaysian facilities for rare earth separation and refining. ARC provided no investment figure, site details or development timetable.
The facilities are to use technology from ReElement Technologies Corporation, a US-based refiner of rare earths and critical minerals in which ARC owns a strategic minority interest. ARC said its intended Malaysian activities span extraction, refining and materials production for industrial use.
ARC is discussing potential local uses for refined rare earth materials with prospective downstream investors. The company described Malaysia as part of a wider effort to expand its critical minerals business across the Indo-Pacific and deepen supply links with partner countries.
The company also plans to introduce SAGINT Inc's Digital Warehouse Receipt technology to track materials. The system produces verifiable electronic batch records documenting origin, processing, custody and movement. ARC said ReElement has used it for production materials since January 2026.
Subject to access arrangements, those records could help authorities check material origins and processing, and assess royalties and taxes.
Ling previously headed Edra Power Holdings. According to ARC, Edra's operations during his tenure comprised 13 power plants in five countries, representing 6,974 megawatts of generating capacity. ARC and ReElement chairman and CEO Mark Jensen said Ling's regional energy experience would support the Malaysian processing plans.
