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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Aclara Resources Plans Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Heavy Rare Earth Separation Operations

11/04/2025
Mining company Aclara Resources Inc. plans to establish operations in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The $244 million project is expected to create 140 jobs.

The investment will induce the construction of a new heavy rare earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027.

“This facility will become a cornerstone of critical minerals reindustrialization in the Western Hemisphere,” Aclara COO Hugh Broadhurst said. “Louisiana was selected for its robust chemical and manufacturing ecosystem, attractive investment policies, experienced industrial workforce, and strategic geographic location. The incentive package offered by the State of Louisiana underscores the State’s commitment to attracting high-technology and sustainable manufacturing investments.”

To support the project the state of Louisiana offered Aclara Resources an incentives package that includes the workforce development solutions of LED FastStart and a $3 million performance-based grant for utility and infrastructure improvements. The company is also expected to participate in the state’s High Impact Jobs and Industrial Tax Exemption program.

“Louisiana is proud to welcome Aclara and the innovation it brings to our industrial landscape,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “Aclara’s investment underscores the importance of development-ready sites and strong local partnerships that give global companies the confidence to choose Louisiana. The project builds on our state’s strengths in advanced manufacturing and workforce excellence, reinforcing Louisiana’s leadership in industries vital to the nation’s energy and defense security.”

Aclara Resources Inc. is focused on developing a vertically integrated supply chain for the extraction and production of rare earth elements (REEs) for use in permanent magnets.

“This project is a tremendous win for Southwest Louisiana and for America,” added Scott Walker, President and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance. “Aclara’s investment marks a milestone that strengthens and diversifies our economy and reflects the forward-thinking spirit of our region. It’s exciting to know the work done here will be providing a component critical to America’s defense, national security and many technologies that drive modern life. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Port of Vinton did a tremendous job building out the infrastructure to make this project achievable. This project represents the best of what’s possible when state, regional, and local partners work together.”

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