Aclara Awarded as Sustainability Initiative of the Year
ACLARA AWARDED AS SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
TORONTO, ON, September 06, 2022 – Aclara Resources Inc. (“Aclara” or the “Company”) (TSX:
ARA) is pleased to announce that the Business Intelligence Group has designated Aclara as one
of the receivers of this year’s Sustainability Initiative of the Year award, in the 2022 Sustainability
Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those organizations who have made
sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission.
“We are proud to reward and recognize Aclara Resources for their sustainability efforts,” said Maria
Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. “ It was clear to our judges that
their vision and strategy will continue to deliver results toward a cleane r, more sustainable world.
Congratulations!”
Ramon Barua, Aclara’s CEO, commented: “We are glad to be recognized with the Sustainability
Initiative of the Year award, as it reflects the efforts that the Company is carrying out in order to be
the clean est Heavy Rare Earths supplier in the world. We have developed a clean and simple
process around our unique ionic clays deposit that allows us to extract its valuable rare earths
sustainably. There are no explosives, no crushing, no milling, and no tailings dam. Our main reagent
is a fertilizer, which will be recovered and reused during the process, with an efficiency close to
99%. And most importantly, we do not generate any liquid or solid wastes. Our product is 100% free
of radioactivity. On top of that, we will have very low water consumption and will recirculate up to
95% of water used in the process. Finally, we will revegetate all extraction areas with native species,
seeking to preserve and rehabilitate natural forests. We believe that b eing able to produce clean
rare earths in Chile is our main competitive advantage . At Aclara , we are moved by creating
environmental wealth in everything we do”
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities
legislation, which reflects the Company’s current expectations regarding future events, including statements
with regard to, among other things, the efficacy and sustainability of th e Company’s extractive process and
contemplated operations, and any competitive advantages derived therefrom. Forward-looking information is
based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond th e Company’s control. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors
discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated as of March 30, 2022 filed
on the Company’s SEDAR profile. Actual results and timing could differ materially from those projected herein.
Unless otherwise noted or the context otherwise indicates, the forward -looking information contained in this
news release is provided as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undert ake any
obligation to update such forward -looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as expressly required under applicable securities laws.
About Aclara
Aclara is a development -stage rare earth mineral resources company located in Chile. Aclara is
initiating the development of its resources through a project called the Penco Module (the “Penco
Module”), which covers a surface area of approximately 600 hectares and which has ionic clays that
are rich in rare earth elements. Aclara is currently focused on the development and on the future
construction and operation of the Penco Module, which will aim to produce a rare earth concentrate
through a processing plant that will be fed by clays from nearby deposits. Aclara’s unique extraction
process offers several advantages such as: no blasting, crushing or milling required; no tailings
dam; minimal water consumption due to a high level of water recirculation; amenable leaching with
a fertilizer; and no radioactivity.
For further information, please contact:
Ramon Barua
Chief Executive Officer