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ACLARA ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF TRANCHE 2 AND COMPLETION OF US$50M PRIVATE PLACEMENT

Aclara Secures Development Capital as Feasibility Study Validates Billion-Dollar Project Economics

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 13, 2026 · 07:00 ARA · 5.0 Aclara Resources Inc.
Executive Summary
  • Aclara Resources Inc. announced the closing of Tranche 2 and completion of its US$50 million private placement on May 13, 2026.
  • Tranche 2 raised US$8,541,725.03 through the issuance of 4,136,851 common shares at C$2.83 per share.
  • Total aggregate gross proceeds for the placement reached US$50,000,000.61 across two tranches (Tranche 1 closed April 1, Tranche 2 closed May 13).
  • Post-closing ownership structure shifted significantly: New Hartsdale Capital Inc. holds ~36.52%, Hochschild Mining Holdings Limited holds ~19.32%, and CAP S.A. holds ~12.92%.
  • Total issued shares increased from 242,440,446 to 246,577,297.
  • Shares are subject to a four-month hold period expiring September 13, 2026.
Material Impact
  • The financing completion was fully anticipated following the March 19 announcement and April 2 Tranche 1 closing; therefore, it lacks surprise element required for "Material - Positive" status.
  • While the capital is essential for advancing early site works (Q3 2026) and detailed engineering, the US$50 million represents a small fraction of the total projected CAPEX (~US$1.2 billion).
  • The news confirms execution capability but does not alter the fundamental project economics established in the April 13 Feasibility Study ($1.7B NPV).
  • Investor concentration (New Hartsdale, Hochschild, CAP) remains high at ~68% combined ownership, signaling strong insider confidence but also potential liquidity constraints for public float.
  • Categorization is Routine - Positive as it validates the financing plan without introducing new strategic value or unexpected upside relative to prior expectations.
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Company Overview
  • Flagship Project: Carina Project located in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
  • Resource Type: Ionic clay deposits rich in Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs) including Dysprosium (Dy), Terbium (Tb), and Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr).
  • Feasibility Study Results (April 2026): After-tax NPV of US$1.7 billion (8% discount), IRR of 26.9%, Payback period of 2.9 years.
  • Production Profile: 4,378 ft/yr rare earth oxides over an 18-year life-of-mine; includes 156 ft Dy and 27 ft Tb annually.
  • Technology: Proprietary "Circular Mineral Harvesting" process (no explosives/crushing/milling), ~93% water recirculation, minimal tailings.
  • Integrated Strategy: Includes Project Dynamo (U.S. separation facility in Louisiana) and Metals & Alloys JV for permanent magnet production.
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