[SMM Rare Earth Bulletin] Chilean rare earth producer Aclara Resources announced that its rare earth separation pilot plant in Blacksburg, Virginia, has commenced operations. The plant sources mixed rare earth carbonate from the company’s ionic clay deposits in Brazil and Chile, and is designed to produce dysprosium, terbium, and Pr-Nd. It is expected to produce light rare earth oxides for the first time in May 2026 and heavy rare earth oxides in August.

SMM Rare Earth Morning Meeting Summary: Market Confidence in Rare Earth Oxides Declines, Light Rare Earth Prices Pull Back Slightly Yesterday, market confidence in rare earth oxides declined, and pr-nd oxide prices pulled back slightly. However, overall, the price fluctuations of rare earth oxides were relatively small. News about the resumption of imported ore emerged, but most industry players still dared not easily engage in market transactions.