Ramaco Resources, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) filed an 8-K reporting it was served with a putative class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint (Case No. 1:26-cv-00846) was filed January 30, 2026 and served on the Company on February 13, 2026. Plaintiff Lynn Henning alleges the Company, CEO Randall W. Atkins, and CFO Jeremy R. Sussman made materially false or misleading statements about the development and active mining status of Ramaco’s Brook Mine rare earth and critical minerals project. The alleged class period is July 31, 2025 through October 23, 2025.

Key Details

• Complaint filed Jan 30, 2026; Ramaco served Feb 13, 2026 (SDNY, Case No. 1:26-cv-00846).
• Plaintiff: Lynn Henning; Defendants: Ramaco, CEO Randall W. Atkins, CFO Jeremy R. Sussman.
• Alleged violations: Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5.
• Plaintiff seeks class certification under Rule 23, compensatory damages, costs, and attorneys’ and expert fees.

Why It Matters A securities class action can create legal expenses, potential damages, and reputational risk for Ramaco and its named executives. The filing names the CEO and CFO personally, which may increase investor attention and potential liability exposure. The company states it believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to defend the case vigorously. Investors should monitor future court filings and company disclosures for developments, potential financial impact, or changes in legal reserves.