Our mine to magnet solution
Aclara´s mine to magnet solution for rare earths responds to the need for creating a geopolitically independent supply chain for permanent magnets, a much-needed performance enhancer for the motors of electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics and other applications associated with global decarbonization. Aclara’s business consists of 3 key areas:
Product: Mixed Rare Earth Carbonates (“MREC”)
Aclara´s heavy rare earths production stems from two world-class ionic clay deposits that could represent 16% of the total DyTb production of China’s 2023 output and is estimated to contribute to the production of approximately 5 million electric vehicles per year.
Our technology:
CIRCULAR MINERAL HARVESTING
Product: Rare earth oxides
Aclara is advancing the development of a rare earths separation facility in the United States through its wholly owned subsidiary, Aclara Technologies Inc. This plant will process mixed rare earth carbonates produced from Aclara’s mineral resources, separating them into high-purity individual rare earth oxides.
Aclara’s solvent extraction-based separation flowsheet was designed in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Research Council. This innovative process formed the basis for Hatch to complete a Class 5 AACE capital and operating cost estimate, incorporating key environmental safeguards such as significant waste reduction and a zero-liquid-discharge system. These early results are highly promising and position Aclara to become the first vertically integrated producer of heavy rare earths outside of Asia.
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Aclara is expanding its rare earths value chain through Aclara Metals, a joint venture with CAP S.A., its strategic partner in Chile. The objective is to produce rare earth metals and alloys that meet the specifications required by permanent magnet manufacturers—particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
The facility will utilize rare earth oxides from Aclara’s mining and separation processes to manufacture high-purity alloys tailored to magnet production.
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Aclara is digitizing the entire rare earths processing chain by developing digital twins - from our exploration campaigns to concentration and separation plants. Furthermore, Aclara is revolutionizing rare earth element exploration in ionic clays with an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system that analyzes spectral images.
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Aclara is supported by two prominent shareholders: Hochschild Group and CAP S.A.
Our principal shareholder is the Hochschild Group, which holds a 57.7% stake in Aclara. The Hochschild Group brings over a century of experience and a strong track record of responsible business development across Latin America. Through Hochschild Mining (LSE: HOC), the Group operates three precious metals mines across Peru, Argentina, and Brazil, with an enterprise value of USD 1.5 billion. It also controls Cementos Pacasmayo (NYSE: CAPAC), a major cement producer in Peru, valued at USD 900 million. Beyond mining and construction, the Hochschild family has played a significant role in advancing education and social development, having founded and maintained leading institutions such as UTEC, TECSUP, and Amanatari, which supports Amazonian Indigenous communities.
In 2024, Aclara entered into a strategic investment agreement with CAP S.A., a leading Chilean conglomerate and the world’s fifth-largest iron ore producer. With operations spanning mining, steelmaking, and infrastructure in northern Chile and the Concepción region—near our Penco Module—CAP brings deep regional expertise and a strong track record in obtaining environmental permits. This partnership fully funds the Penco Module for the next 3 to 4 years, supports research and development for vertical integration opportunities, and provides access to CAP’s advanced metals and alloying capabilities to further develop Aclara's vertical integration solutions.

Chilean strategic partner

Aclara corporate structure after the completion of the transaction with CAP
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