Aclara Announces Results from Technical Reports on Its Integrated Heavy Rare Earths Supply Chain
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Aclara Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- ARA
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Rare earths
- Secondary commodities
- Dysprosium, Terbium, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Yttrium, Gadolinium, Samarium, Lutetium, Europium, Ytterbium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 22:36:22 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aclara Resources announced positive results from technical reports for its integrated heavy rare earths supply chain, encompassing mining, separation, and alloy production. The studies highlight strong economics, including a total NPV of US$2.334 billion and an IRR of 26% across its Carina Project (Brazil), Project Dynamo (US), and Metals and Alloys project (US). Additionally, the company reported a robust Measured and Indicated mineral resource of 27.5 million tonnes for its Penco Module in Chile, containing significant concentrations of heavy rare earth elements.
Reasoning: Aclara announced positive results from multiple technical reports (Feasibility Study, Scoping Study, FEL 2) detailing strong economics for its integrated heavy rare earths supply chain, alongside a robust Measured and Indicated mineral resource for the Penco Module.
Positive factors
- strong NPV and IRR for integrated supply chain
- high Measured and Indicated resource for Penco Module
- proprietary Circular Mineral Harvesting process
- focus on heavy rare earths outside China
- strategic partners and funding support
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The Penco Module is characterized by a high proportion of Measured and Indicated ("M&I") mineral resources (~94%).
Evidence · text
“Measured and Indicated ("M&I") mineral resources (~94%)”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Carina Project Feasibility Study was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101, and the Penco Module is advancing a NI 43-101 Feasibility Study.
Evidence · text
“National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document presents an update to the Penco Module's Measured & Indicated mineral resources as part of its technical reports.
Evidence · text
“Table 2 presents the Penco Module M&I mineral resources”
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: The Penco Module resource estimate is being advanced to support a Definitive Feasibility Study.
Evidence · text
“advancing a Definitive Feasibility Study”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (18)
indicatedPenco Module · rare_earthsTonnes: 27500000Grade: 491Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 13487Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 491
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 13487
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Desorbible Rare Earth Oxides.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“491”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · dysprosiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 27Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 739Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- dysprosium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 27
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 739
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Dysprosium, a critical heavy rare earth.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
- heavy rare earth
Evidence · table
“27”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · terbiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 4Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 100Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- terbium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 100
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Terbium, a critical heavy rare earth.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
- heavy rare earth
Evidence · table
“4”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · neodymiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 61Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 1673Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 61
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 1673
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Neodymium.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“61”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · praseodymiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 15Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 403Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 403
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Praseodymium.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“15”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · yttriumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 245Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 6721Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- yttrium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 245
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 6721
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Yttrium.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“245”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · gadoliniumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 18Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 495Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- gadolinium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 18
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 495
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Gadolinium.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“18”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · samariumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 11Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 310Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- samarium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 11
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 310
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Samarium.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“11”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · rare_earthsTonnes: 27500000Grade: 111Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 3046Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 111
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 3046
- Contained Unit
- t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for other Desorbible Rare Earth Oxides.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“111”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · rare_earthsTonnes: 27500000Grade: 2275Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 2275
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Total Rare Earth Oxides.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“2,275”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · dysprosiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 67Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- dysprosium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 67
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Dysprosium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
- heavy rare earth
Evidence · table
“67”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · terbiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 10Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- terbium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 10
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Terbium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
- heavy rare earth
Evidence · table
“10”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · neodymiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 348Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- neodymium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 348
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Neodymium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“348”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · praseodymiumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 93Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- praseodymium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 93
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Praseodymium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“93”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · yttriumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 417Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- yttrium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 417
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Yttrium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“417”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · gadoliniumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 56Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- gadolinium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 56
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Gadolinium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“56”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · samariumTonnes: 27500000Grade: 57Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- samarium
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 57
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for Samarium (TREO).
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“57”
Context: 27.5
indicatedPenco Module · rare_earthsTonnes: 27500000Grade: 1227Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Penco Module
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Biobío Region of southern Chile
- Ticker
- ARA
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27500000
- Grade
- 1227
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High confidence Measured and Indicated resource for other Total Rare Earth Oxides.
Positive factors
- high M&I proportion
- significant grade
Evidence · table
“1,227”
Context: 27.5
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