ACLARA RANKS 15th ON THE 2026 TSX30™ AS A TOP-PERFORMING COMPANY ON THE TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE

TORONTO, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Aclara Resources Inc. ("Aclara" or the "Company") (TSX: ARA) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the 2026 TSX30™, securing the 15th position, in the annual flagship ranking of the 30 top-performing companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The ranking is based on dividend-adjusted share price performance over a three-year period ending June 30, 2026.

The inclusion reflects Aclara's strong market execution, operational milestones, and sustained growth as a critical minerals company focused on developing a sustainable mine-to-alloy solution for heavy rare earths.

"Being part of the TSX30™ is a reflection of our team's relentless dedication towards building a sustainable heavy rare earths supply" said Ramon Barua, Chief Executive Officer of Aclara. "Over the past three years, we have made significant progress toward our vision of building a fully integrated mine-to-alloy solution for high-performance permanent magnets and advanced technologies. By advancing our world-class ionic clay deposits in Chile and Brazil, together with our downstream separation, metals and alloys capabilities in the United States, we are positioning Aclara as a cornerstone of a secure and sustainable heavy rare earths supply chain. This recognition reflects the progress we have made in executing our strategy and reinforces our commitment to creating long-term value for our shareholders." 

For full details on the 2026 TSX30™ ranking, visit tsx.com/tsx30.

About Aclara
Aclara Resources Inc. (TSX: ARA), a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company, is focused on building a vertically integrated supply chain for rare earths alloys used in permanent magnets. This strategy is supported by Aclara's development of rare earth mineral resources hosted in ionic clay deposits, which contain high concentrations of the scarce heavy rare earths, providing the Company with a long-term, reliable source of these critical materials. The Company's rare earth mineral resource development projects include the Carina Project in the State of Goiás, Brazil as its flagship project and the Penco Module in the Biobío Region of Chile. Both projects feature Aclara's patented technology named Circular Mineral Harvesting, which offers a sustainable and energy-efficient extraction process for rare earths from ionic clay deposits. The Circular Mineral Harvesting process has been designed to minimize the water consumption and overall environmental impact through recycling and circular economy principles. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aclara Technologies Inc., the Company is further enhancing its product value by developing a rare earths separation plant in the United States. This facility will process mixed rare earth carbonates sourced from Aclara's mineral resource projects, separating them into pure individual rare earth oxides. Additionally, Aclara through a joint venture with CAP, is advancing its alloy-making capabilities to convert these refined oxides into the alloys needed for fabricating permanent magnets. This joint venture leverages CAP's extensive expertise in metal refining and special ferro-alloyed steels. Beyond the Carina Project and the Penco Module, Aclara is committed to expanding its mineral resource portfolio by exploring greenfield opportunities and further developing projects within its existing concessions in Brazil, Chile, and Peru, aiming to increase future production of heavy rare earths.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the Company's strategy to develop a vertically integrated mine-to-alloy rare earths supply chain; the advancement and development of the Carina Project in Brazil and the Penco Module in Chile; the development of rare earth separation, metals and alloy-making capabilities; the Company's plans to expand its mineral resource portfolio and increase future production of heavy rare earths; and the Company's anticipated future growth, value creation and position within the global rare earths supply chain. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions that management believes to be reasonable as of the date hereof, including assumptions regarding the Company's ability to advance its projects and business plans, obtain and maintain required permits and approvals, secure necessary financing, and continue to develop its downstream processing and alloy-making initiatives. However, forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to permitting and regulatory approvals, project development and construction, financing, commodity prices, operating and technical risks, environmental and community relations matters, market conditions, and general economic and geopolitical conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. For a more complete discussion of the risks that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated in the forward-looking information, please refer to the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 18, 2026, and other continuous disclosure documents filed under the Company's profile on SEDAR+. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Aclara Resources Inc.

For further information, please contact: Ramón Barúa Costa, Chief Executive Officer, [email protected]