Aclara Resources Inc. announced that the second patent for its groundbreaking process to extract heavy rare earths in an environmentally friendly way has been received. The patent has been granted in Chile and is valid for 20 years. It centers around the innovative Circular Mineral Harvesting (CMH) process created by Aclara, a technique for processing ionic clays housing rare earths.

CMH establishes a fully enclosed flowsheet, setting a new standard for sustainable rare earth extraction. Circular Mineral Harvesting - Environmental Attributes: No crushing or milling required. 95% of water used is recirculated.

99% of the reagent (a common fertilizer) recycled back into the process. No liquid residues and no tailings dam needed. No radioactivity.

This patent grants Aclara the right to exclude others from using or selling products made by unique process. Special emphasis has been placed on two parts of the process; the water and the reagent recirculation components of the flowsheet, recycled with 95% and 99% efficiency respectively. Aclara stands apart from other mining operations in sector by not having a tailings dam, a distinction achieved through the absence of liquid residues.

At the end of the extraction process, Aclara's environmentally friendly spent clays are suitable for revegetation with native species, reinforcing the eco-friendly nature of the Company's extraction process.