Aclara Resources Appoints Hugh Broadhurst as New COO

Aclara Resources Inc. has announced the appointment of Hugh Broadhurst as its Chief Operating Officer, effective June 16, 2025. Hugh, based in the U.S., will lead Aclara's technical operations in upstream projects like the Carina Project and Penco Module, in addition to U.S. initiatives in rare earths processing. He will report directly to the CEO, Ramón Barua.

Hugh brings two decades of experience in global operations, previously serving as General Manager at Lithium Americas Corp., where he played a pivotal role in securing financing for the Thacker Pass Project. His expertise in the chemical engineering field is backed by degrees from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Louisiana State University.

CEO Ramón Barua expressed confidence in Hugh's ability to lead Aclara's mine-to-magnet strategy, emphasizing his experience in large-scale project delivery and commitment to sustainability. Hugh succeeds Barry Murphy, who retired in April 2025.