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(New York) – New York-based law firm Kuehn Law has launched an investigation into the leadership of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) following a federal securities lawsuit alleging misrepresentation of progress at its flagship Brook Mine, which has seen the company's stock fall 45 percent.
"According to a federal securities lawsuit, Insiders at Ramaco Resources caused the company to misrepresent or fail to disclose that (1) no significant mining activity had been commenced at the Brook Mine after groundbreaking; (2) that no active work was taking place at the Brook Mine; (3) that, as a result, the development progress at the Brook Mine was overstated," the announcement from Kuehn Law on April 9, 2026, stated.
The class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors who purchased Ramaco securities between July 31 and October 23, 2025. The legal action follows a January report by activist short-seller Wolfpack Research that called the Brook Mine a "hoax." The report's release triggered an initial 9.6% drop in Ramaco's stock, which has since declined from a high of $27.72 to $15.09.
The investigation and lawsuit place the future of what was hailed as America’s first new rare earth mineral mine in over 70 years into question. For investors, the allegations of a "Potemkin Mine" create significant uncertainty around the company's valuation, which was previously buoyed by a reported independent assessment suggesting the mine could hold a treasure worth $37 billion.
The controversy began in January when Wolfpack Research, a firm that profits by betting against companies, published a report alleging the grand opening of the Brooks Mine was a "sham." The firm claimed drone footage showed virtually no activity since the event and cited 15 experts who unanimously doubted the project's economic viability.
Ramaco Resources did not respond to requests for comment on the latest lawsuit, but previously told WyoFile in response to the initial allegations that, “We believe we have meritorious defenses to all claims in this matter.”
Prior to the allegations, the Brook Mine in Wyoming was celebrated as a major step toward a domestic U.S. supply chain for rare earth minerals, which are critical for defense, renewable energy, and electronics. The mine's opening ceremony was attended by Wyoming's governor and the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Ramaco's CEO, Randy Atkins, had promoted the mine as a "game changer for the country," based on an independent assessment by Fluor Corporation that confirmed the project's technical and commercial feasibility.
The legal proceedings will scrutinize the validity of both the company's initial optimistic projections and the short-seller's fraud allegations. Investors will be closely watching for the company's formal legal response and any further evidence presented regarding activity at the Brook Mine.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
