Royal Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCPK:ROYE) announced that it has entered into a secured promissory note agreement with Weston Energy, LLC for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 on December 30, 2016. The note bears a fixed interest of 8% per annum. If any amount on this note is not paid when due, the interest rate shall increase by 3.00% per annum until such amount is paid. All principal and accrued interest shall be due and payable on January 15, 2017. The note is payable, at the option of the company, either in cash, or in common units of Rhino Resource Partners, LP. The company may elect to pay the note by the issuance of preferred equity units of Rhino Resource Partners, LP to the lender.