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Vinton Heavy Rare Earth Separation Facility

Aclara Resources

Vinton, LA, USA

-93.5689203, 30.1485555

The Big Green Machine Site ID: 814

Project Timeline

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Additional Information:

Sector: EVs

Activity: Materials Processing

Product: Rare Earths


Project Announcement Date: 10/24/2025

Target for Starting Production: 2028

Date Commercial Production Started:

Announced Post Inflation Reduction Act: Yes


Target Annual Production: 1630 Tons

Operating Status: Planned


Target Jobs: 124

Capital Investment: $277 million

Congressional District: LA4

Government Subsidies:

Local/State: $46.4 million

Selected Sources:

“HREE separation plant in the U.S. with an integrated HREE feed from two ionic clay deposits in friendly jurisdictions,”, website-files.com, 23 Oct 2025. 🔗


“Aclara Invests $277M to Build Rare Earth Facility in Louisiana”, Manufacturing.net, 23 Oct 2025. 🔗


“Aclara jumps on US heavy REE plant plan”, Mining.com, No Date. 🔗


“Aclara Invests $277 Million to Build Nation’s First Heavy Rare Earth Separation Facility in Southwest Louisiana”, opportunitylouisiana.gov, 23 Oct 2025. 🔗


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