Form 8-K

8-K — GULF RESOURCES, INC.

Accession: 0001193805-26-001142

Filed: 2026-08-26

Period: 2026-08-26

CIK: 0000885462

SIC: 2800 (CHEMICALS & ALLIED PRODUCTS)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities

Exchange Act 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported):

August 26, 2026

Gulf Resources,

Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

000-20936

13-3637458

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Level 11, Vegetable Building, Industrial Park

of the East City

Shouguang City, Shandong Province 262700

The People’s Republic of China

_______________________________________________________________

Address of principal executive offices and zip

code)

+86 (536) 567-0008

_______________________________________________________________

Registrant's telephone number including area code)

_______________________________________________________________

(Registrant's former name or former address, if

changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is

intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging

growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act

of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the

registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards

provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0005 par value

GURE

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 8.01: Other Events.

On August 26, 2026, Gulf Resources, Inc. (the “Company”)

issued a press release announcing Company’s international expansion plan and strategic cooperation agreement with a Brazilian company,

Montes Verdes Participacoes Ltda.. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibits 99.1 hereto.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes information

that constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”,

“project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “might”, “will”,

“should”, “care have”, “likely” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations regarding future events,

which in turn are based on information currently available to the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements address matters

that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those

expressed in or contemplated by the forward- looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the Company’s ability

to respond in a timely and satisfactory matter to the inquiries by Nasdaq, the Company’s ability to become current with its reports

with the SEC, and the risk that the completion and filing of the Form 10-K will take longer than expected. For additional information

about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer

to the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the risk factors contained in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and the

Company’s other subsequent filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking

statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable laws.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act

of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GULF RESOURCES, INC.

By:

/s/ Min Li

Name:

Min Li

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

August 26, 2026

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Gulf Resources Announces International Expansion Plan and Strategic

Cooperation Agreement with a Brazilian company, Montes Verdes Participacoes Ltda.

SHOUGUANG, China, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)

-- Gulf Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq: GURE) ("Gulf Resources", “we”, or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer

of bromine and crude salt in China today issued a press release, which relates to its international expansion plan and Strategic Cooperation

Agreement (“Agreement”) with a Brazilian company, Montes Verdes Participacoes Ltda. (“Montes Verdes”), entered

into on August 20, 2026.

Over the past decade, it has become clear to the

management of Company that its position as a U.S. listed Chinese company and its focus on the domestic market has been negatively influenced

the price of its stock. Now that bromine prices are rising sharply, the Company has decided that international expansion will best serve

the interests of its shareholders and team members.

Accordingly, Company announced its plan to enter

into a strategic cooperation agreement with a Brazilian company, Montes Verdes Participacoes Ltda.

Montes Verdes is a Brazilian mining company specializing

in the exploration of gold, manganese, lithium, bromine and rare-earth minerals, as well as vegetable seed breeding and fertilizer. Montes

Verdes has extensive resources. Gulf Resources has technology and experience extracting and producing these resources.

Under the strategic agreement, the two companies

will establish a joint venture company to integrate their respective industrial resources, technological strengths, market channels and

operating capabilities to build a scalable international business. Through this in-depth strategic cooperation, the parties intend to

optimize Gulf’s industrial footprint, broaden overseas profit channels, strengthen Gulf’s core competitiveness, and steadily

improve market capitalization and overall profitability.

The bromine and lithium resources in the mining

areas held by Monte Verdes will provide a solid foundation and broad scope for in-depth strategic cooperation. The parties intend to expand

their international market presence, establish channels for overseas business development and advance their respective global industrial

strategies.

In the agreement, Montes Verdes guarantees that

if the 2027 sales revenue consolidated into the Gulf listed-company system shall be no less than $180 million. In addition, it guarantees

annual sales growth of no less than 20% in each of the following five years. If the 2027 target is achieved and profitability is at or

above industry levels, additional shares of Gulf may be issued based on the average price-to-earnings ratio for the relevant year.

Mr. Liu Xiaobin, the Chairman and CEO of Gulf

Resources, stated, “We are entering a most exciting time for our company. Bromine prices have improved sharply. With issues in the

Middle East, manufacturers throughout the world are seeking alternative sources.”

“We believe our framework agreement with

Montes Verdes will be a win-win for both companies, and it lays the foundation for a mutually beneficial strategic partnership. Both parties

are still under discussion for further details,” Mr. Liu continued, “We will be able to help Montes Verdes to build a strong

business, featuring bromine, crude salt, lithium, and other products. We will be able to generate cash outside of China, which will increase

the flexibility in our capital structure. The combination of a strong domestic business and our global outreach should enable us to generate

strong sales and earnings and further increase our market acceptance.”

“We have consistently stated that we are

committed to enhancing shareholder value and rewarding our long-time shareholders,” Mr. Liu concluded. “We believe this international

strategic cooperation agreement is a significant first step in bringing this promise to reality. And we will communicate with our shareholders

for any further updates.”

About Gulf Resources, Inc.

Gulf Resources, Inc. operates through three wholly-owned

subsidiaries, Shouguang City Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited ("SCHC"), Daying County Haoyuan Chemical Company Limited (“DCHC”)

and Shouguang Hengde Salt Industry Co. Ltd. (“SHSI”). The Company believes that it is one of the largest producers of bromine

in China. Elemental Bromine is used to manufacture a wide variety of compounds utilized in industry and agriculture. Through SHSI, the

Company manufactures and sells crude salt. DCHC was established to further explore and develop natural gas and brine resources (including

bromine and crude salt) in China. For more information, visit www.gulfresourcesinc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release contain forward-looking information about Gulf Resources and its subsidiaries business and products

within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject

to the safe harbor created by those rules. The actual results may differ materially depending on a number of risk factors including, but

not limited to, the general economic and business conditions in the PRC, the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, future

product development and production capabilities, shipments to end customers, market acceptance of new and existing products, additional

competition from existing and new competitors for bromine and other oilfield and power production chemicals, changes in technology, the

ability to make future bromine asset purchases, and various other factors beyond its control. All forward-looking statements are expressly

qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Statement and the risks factors detailed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities

and Exchange Commission. Gulf Resources undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances

after the date of this release.

CONTACT: Gulf Resources, Inc.

Web: http://www.gulfresourcesinc.com

Director of Investor Relations

Helen Xu

beishengrong@vip.163.com

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