Aclara Enters the Final Stages of the Permitting Process for the Penco Module
Aclara Enters the Final Stages of the Permitting Process for the Penco Module
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara"
or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce that it has formally submitted the
Complementary Addendum ("Addendum 2") to the Environmental Assessment Service (the
"SEA") of Chile, as part of the final stages of the environmental evaluation process for the Penco
Module Project (the "EIA 1"). Addendum 2 provides comprehensive and robust responses to all
observations raised during the technical review, reaffirming the Penco Module's commitment to
the highest environmental and social standards.
José Augusto Palma, Aclara's Executive Vice President, commented: "This submission
represents a major step forward in our environmental evaluation process. Over the past months,
we have worked rigorously to prepare the Complementary Addendum in strict accordance with
the guidance provided by the SEA and other government agencies. The document addresses
every observation raised with particular emphasis on air quality, flora, fauna, and the human
environment. It reflects Aclara's commitment to environmental excellence, regulatory
compliance, and sustainable development."
Addendum 2 incorporates detailed responses and updated studies across key environmental
dimensions, including refined engineering designs, environmental analyses, and a comprehensive
update of the answers provided to the comments received from local stakeholders during the
initial citizens participation process held in 2024. Together, these improvements strengthen the
technical foundations of the Penco Module and demonstrate Aclara's proactive and responsible
approach to continuous improvement in environmental management.
Aclara reiterates its commitment to responsible development, constructive dialogue with local
communities, and transparent engagement with public institutions as part of its long-term
strategy to establish a sustainable rare earth supply chain supporting the global energy transition.
About Aclara
Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA), a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company, is focused on
building a vertically integrated supply chain for rare earths alloys used in permanent magnets.
This strategy is supported by Aclara's development of rare earth mineral resources hosted in
ionic clay deposits, which contain high concentrations of the scarce heavy rare earths, providing
the Company with a long-term, reliable source of these critical materials. The Company's rare
earth mineral resource development projects include the Carina Project in the State of Goiás,
Brazil as its flagship project and the Penco Module in the Biobío Region of Chile. Both projects
feature Aclara's patented technology named Circular Mineral Harvesting, which offers a
sustainable and energy-efficient extraction process for rare earths from ionic clay deposits. The
Circular Mineral Harvesting process has been designed to minimize the water consumption and
overall environmental impact through recycling and circular economy principles. Through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Aclara Technologies Inc., the Company is further enhancing its
product value by developing a rare earths separation plant in the United States. This facility will
process mixed rare earth carbonates sourced from Aclara's mineral resource projects, separating
them into pure individual rare earth oxides. Additionally, Aclara through a joint venture with
CAP, is advancing its alloy-making capabilities to convert these refined oxides into the alloys
needed for fabricating permanent magnets. This joint venture leverages CAP's extensive
expertise in metal refining and special ferro-alloyed steels. Beyond the Carina Project and the
Penco Module, Aclara is committed to expanding its mineral resource portfolio by exploring
greenfield opportunities and further developing projects within its existing concessions in Brazil,
and Chile, aiming to increase future production of heavy rare earths.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press 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 the permitting process of the Penco Module. 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 the Company's control. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to risks related to operating in a foreign jurisdiction, including
political and economic problems in Chile and Brazil; risks related to changes to mining laws and
regulations and the termination or non-renewal of mining rights by governmental authorities;
risks related to failure to comply with the law or obtain necessary permits and licenses or renew
them; compliance with environmental regulations can be costly; dependence on relations and
agreements with local communities; actual production, capital and operating costs may be
different than those anticipated; the Company may not be able to successfully complete the
development, construction and start-up of mines and new development projects; risks related to
fluctuation in commodity prices; risks related to mining operations; and dependence on the
Penco Module and/or the Carina Project. Aclara cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not
exhaustive. For a detailed discussion of the foregoing factors, among others, please refer to the
risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated as
of March 20, 2025, 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 press release is provided as of the
date of this press release and the Company does not undertake 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.For further information, please
contact:
Ramon Barúa
Chief Executive Officer
SOURCE: Aclara Resources Inc.