October 8, 2025 - Ramaco Resources, Inc. has announced that Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and CEO, will deliver a featured address today at the 7th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium on Gas and Coal Market Outlooks, hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris, France. The biennial Symposium, jointly organized by the IEA, the International Energy Forum (IEF), and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is a central element of ongoing trilateral cooperation mandated by the G20 leaders.

Atkins will speak on "The Renaissance of Coal in the Age of Carbon Products, Critical Minerals, and AI," offering insights into the evolving role of coal amid technological innovation, the rising importance of critical minerals, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. As a recognized leader in the energy sector and the driving force behind Ramaco Resources, Mr. Atkins brings extensive expertise in energy markets, innovation, and corporate leadership.

His address will highlight Ramaco's pioneering approach to coal and carbon products, the company's leadership in rare earth and critical minerals development, and the broader implications for global energy markets.

"It is a privilege to bring a proud United States' pro-coal message of innovation to the world stage at the IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium," said Randall Atkins. "Coal continues to play a vital role in global energy markets—not only as a foundation for steelmaking and energy, but as a springboard for innovation in carbon products, critical minerals, and advanced technologies.

"Ramaco's work in developing the Brook Mine in Wyoming—the first new rare earth mine in the United States in over 70 years—underscores the essential contributions coal and American mining can make to the future of critical minerals and energy security in the Western world. We are proud to lead the way in demonstrating how coal, coupled with technological advancement, can help meet the world's evolving critical strategic needs."

Randall Atkins was appointed by the White House to sit as a US representative on the IEA's International Advisory Board for Coal and Critical Minerals. He is also the former Chairman of the Dept. of Energy's National Coal Council and is a member of the Board of the National Mining Association.

This year's event in Paris follows the IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium on Energy Outlooks in Riyadh and the Joint Workshop on the Interactions Between Physical and Financial Energy Markets in Vienna, reflecting the organizations' commitment to advancing dialogue on critical energy topics.

The Symposium convenes leading experts, policymakers, and industry executives to discuss the future of gas and coal markets, providing a unique platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange.