Ramaco Resources Mourns Sudden Passing of General Counsel
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The latest announcement is out from Ramaco Resources ( (METC) ).
Ramaco Resources announced on June 25, 2026, that its General Counsel and former board member E. Forrest Jones, Jr. has died unexpectedly, prompting an outpouring of grief across the company. Jones had served as General Counsel since May 2025 and previously as independent counsel, board member and Director Emeritus, making him a central figure in Ramaco’s legal strategy and governance.
The company credited Jones with playing an integral role in its growth and corporate oversight, highlighting his nearly 50-year career as one of the coal industry’s most respected legal minds. Ramaco’s leadership emphasized that his intellect, integrity and counsel helped shape the organization’s standards and will continue to influence its culture, while the firm now faces the task of moving forward without a key advisor.
The most recent analyst rating on (METC) stock is a Hold
with a $17.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ramaco Resources stock,
see the METC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on METC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, METC is a Neutral.
The score is held down primarily by weak current financial performance—losses, sharply compressed margins, and negative TTM operating/free cash flow. Technicals are mixed/neutral and do not provide a clear offset. The earnings call adds partial support via reiterated guidance, strong liquidity, and buybacks, but near-term pricing and cost headwinds keep the risk profile elevated.
To see Spark’s full report on METC stock,
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More about Ramaco Resources
Ramaco Resources, Inc. is a U.S. operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia, with executive offices in Lexington, Ky. The company also operates four active mining complexes in Central Appalachia and is exploring a coal, rare earth and critical minerals project at its Brook Mine property near Sheridan, Wyo.
Contiguous to Brook Mine, Ramaco runs a carbon research facility focused on producing advanced carbon products and materials from coal. In connection with these activities, it holds a portfolio of more than 70 intellectual property patents, pending applications, exclusive licensing agreements and various trademarks, underscoring its push into higher-value carbon technologies.
Average Trading Volume: 1,598,030
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $798.4M
See more data about METC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
