Aclara Inaugurates Rare Earth Separation Pilot Plant in Virginia Tech to Advance U.S. Supply of Heavy Rare Earths

Pilot plant will validate Aclara's proprietary rare earth separation technology, supporting production of separated rare earth oxides in the United States and accelerating the development of Aclara's industrial facility in Louisiana TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX:ARA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its rare earth separation pilot plant located at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. The facility represents a major milestone in Aclara's strategy to establish a vertically integrated rare earth supply chain in the Western Hemisphere and support the development of its planned industrial-scale separation facility in Louisiana.