Aclara Joins Safe to Bolster Supply Chains of Critical Minerals IN the
ACLARA JOINS SAFE TO BOLSTER SUPPLY CHAINS OF CRITICAL MINERALS IN THE
UNITED STATES
TORONTO, ON, May 21, 202 5 – Aclara Resources Inc. (“Aclara” or “Company”) (TSX: ARA) is
pleased to announce that it has become a partner of Securing American’s Future Energy (“SAFE”),
a nonpartisan organization dedicated to shaping policies that foster the growth and security of
critical mineral and metal supply chains essential for United States economic and national
security.
SAFE collaborates with its Energy Security Leadership Council, which is a coalition of former 4-star
admirals and generals and Fortune 500 CEOs, to promote secure, resilient, and responsible energy
solutions. Additionally, SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy (the “Minerals Center”) is
dedicated to securing all aspects of supply chains for critical minerals, including rare earth
elements, to help ensure the national and economic security of the United States and its allies. The
Minerals Center is the sole non-governmental organization partner of the State Department for
private sector engagement in the Minerals Investment Network.
Ramon Barúa, Aclara’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We are very pleased to join SAFE to
play an active role in shaping the policies that will help drive the future of critical minerals and the
establishment of an independent, resilient supply chain of rare earths. The work that SAFE leads
through its various initiatives aligns with Aclara’s objective of building a vertically integrated supply
chain for rare earths alloys used in permanent magnets.”
Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of the Center for Critical Minerals St rategy, commented: “We
are delighted to have Aclara partner with SAFE. Aclara is a leader in the rare earths’ space, and we
believe their deep understanding of the rare earths market and the policy issues involved in securing
these critical minerals for the United States and its allies will greatly contribute to SAFE’s mission.”
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 consumptio n 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 S.A., 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, Chile, and Peru, aiming to increase
future production of heavy rare earths.
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 the Company’s involvement with SAFE and future policies that could affect
the production, processing and supply of critical minerals, including rare earths . 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 risks 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; cost of compliance with
applicable environmental regulations; actual production, capital and operating costs may be different
than those anticipated; the Company may be not able to successfully complete the development,
construction and startup 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 facto rs 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 conte xt 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:
Ramón Barúa Costa
Chief Executive Officer