Aclara's Penco Module Rare Earth Project in Chile Gets Environmental Permit, Aims for 2028 Production

Published: Jun 12, 2026 09:08

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Aclara Resources announced that its Penco Module ion-adsorption type rare earth project in the Biobío region of Chile has obtained an environmental permit resolution. The project employs Aclara's patented "Circular Mineral Harvesting" technology to sustainably extract the heavy rare earth elements dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb) with low water consumption, for use in permanent magnets in EVs, renewable energy, and national defense. Penco Module has become one of the few heavy rare earth projects approved in Chile (outside China) and is expected to start production in mid-2028, with an annual output of 811 mt of rare earth oxides.

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