Aclara and VAC Strengthen Collaboration at Brazilian Pilot Plant

Aclara Resources Inc. recently welcomed representatives from eVAC Magnetics LLC and Vacuumschmelze (VAC) at its Carina Project pilot plant in Brazil. This visit marked a significant step in fortifying their partnership to create a sustainable mine-to-magnet supply chain for rare earths, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

The collaboration has made notable progress, with the pilot plant in Goiás producing approximately 150kg of high purity mixed rare earth carbonates. These carbonates will be refined into rare earth oxides at a new facility in Louisiana, USA, positioning Aclara to supply crucial materials for VAC's growing magnet production capabilities.

The partnership seeks vertical integration, spanning from Brazilian and Chilean ionic clay deposits rich in heavy rare earths, to alloy production in collaboration with CAP S.A. This initiative aims to diversify and enhance the robustness of the Western supply chain while aligning with global energy transition demands.