Aclara Resources inaugurates heavy rare earths pilot plant in Brazil

Aclara Resources (ARAAF) announced the official inauguration of its semi-industrial heavy rare earths pilot plant facility in Aparecida de Goiania, Goias, Brazil. The ceremony was attended by key government authorities from the State of Goias, the Municipality of Nova Roma, and representatives from federal agencies and international embassies. The main products from this pilot plant are Dysprosium and Terbium, which, along with other heavy and light rare earths, will be contained in the carbonate produced by the facility. The Company expects to process approximately 200 tons of clays, resulting in an estimated production of 150 kilograms of heavy rare earth carbonates. During the event, Aclara conducted a comprehensive tour of the new facility, showcasing its proprietary Circular Mineral Harvesting technology-an innovative and sustainable process at the core of the Company’s Carina Project. The new pilot plant incorporates several process optimizations designed to enhance efficiency, lower operating costs, and improve the purity of the final product. Government officials expressed their full support for the Project’s streamlined development, recognizing its strategic potential to position Goias as a global center for sustainable production of heavy rare earths, particularly dysprosium and terbium. They also emphasized the Project’s ability to deliver long-term economic growth, social development, and environmental value for the local communities and the State of Goias.