Aclara puts Penco rare earth project's after-tax NPV at USD 344 million

• Aclara Resources’ updated preliminary economic assessment values Chile’s Penco rare earth project at USD 343.9 million after tax, discounted at 8%.
• Total construction capital expenditure is estimated at USD 243.5 million; the projected after-tax internal rate of return is 26.1%.
• The project targets average annual rare earth oxide production of 732 tonnes over a 17-year mine life.
• Construction completion is targeted for the second half of 2028, subject to financing; feasibility study completion is expected in early 2027.
• Environmental clearance covers only the first operating stage; later production requires a second environmental assessment that has not been submitted.

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