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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
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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