Aclara Recognized FOR AI Innovation at the 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards
ACLARA RECOGNIZED FOR AI INNOVATION AT THE 2025 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
TORONTO, ON, March 25, 2025 Aclara Resources Inc. (“Aclara” or the “Company”) (TSX: ARA) is
proud to be named a winner of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Excellence Awards by the
Business Intelligence Group, recognizing our pioneering work in AI-driven solutions for the mining
industry.
Our Digital Twin technology was recognized for its groundbreaking application in rare earths
production. Aclara is digitizing the entire rare earths processing chain by developing digital twins—
from exploration campaigns to our concentration and separation plants. Once fully implemented,
these models will integrate machine learning to enable intelligent optimization and seamless
coordination across our digitalized production system. This innovation enhances efficiency and
sustainability, positioning Aclara at the forefront of AI adoption in mining.
“We extend our gratitude to the Business Intelligence Group for this recognition and reaffirm our
commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and sustainability in rare earth production,”
commented Ramón Barúa, Aclara CEO.
This is the second time in the last year that Aclara has been recognized for its AI technology. In
November 2024, its Chilean subsidiary, REE Uno, received a $730,000 grant from the Chilean
Economic Development Agency to enhance an AI -driven exploration technology. This system
processes vast geological and geospatial data, integrating real -time field data to identify high -
potential rare earth element (REE) targets in ionic clays. By leveraging AI, Aclara aims to optimize
exploration efficiency, lower costs, and reduce environmental impact.
About Aclara
Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA) is a development -stage company that focuses on heavy rare
earth mineral resources hosted in Ion-Adsorption Clay deposits. The Company’s rare earth mineral
resource development projects include the Penco Module in the Bio -Bio Region of Chile and the
Carina Module in the State of Goiás, Brazil.
Aclara's rare earth extraction process offers several environmentally attractive features. Circular
mineral harvesting does not involve blasting, crushing, or milling, and therefore does not generate
tailings and eliminates the need for a tailings storage facility. The extraction process developed by
Aclara minimizes water consumption through high levels of water recirculation made possible by
the inclusion of a water treatment facility within its patented process design. The ionic clay
feedstock is amenable to leaching with a common fertilizer main reagent, ammonium sulfate. In
addition to the development of the Penco Module and the Carina Module, the Company wi ll
continue to identify and evaluate opportunities to increase future production of heavy rare earths
through greenfield exploration programs and the development of additional projects within the
Company's current concessions in Brazil, Chile, and Peru.
Aclara has decided to vertically integrate its rare earths concentrate production towards the
manufacturing of rare earths alloys. The Company has established a U.S.-based subsidiary, Aclara
Technologies Inc., which will focus on developing technologies fo r rare earth separation, metals,
and alloys. Additionally, the Company is advancing its metals and alloys business through a joint
venture with CAP S.A., leveraging CAP’s extensive expertise in metal refining and special ferro -
alloyed steels.
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 corporate strategy; expectations as to activities conducted
in connection with its exploration activities and the success, effect or outcomes resulting therefrom;
the development of new artificial intelligence tools and models and the related studies in relation
thereto; and plans as to expenditures, investments, and use of capital and financial resources in the
near and long term. 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, the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the
Company’s annual information form dated as of March 22, 2024 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 und ertake 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