Atlas Lithium CEO to Speak at Benchmark Giga USA 2026, a Leading Critical Minerals Event
Rhea-AI Summary
Atlas Lithium (NASDAQ: ATLX) announced that CEO and Chairman Marc Fogassa will deliver a conference-wide address at Benchmark Giga USA 2026 in Washington, D.C., on June 9-10, 2026.
He will discuss Brazilian critical minerals, highlighting the Neves lithium project, its permits, Definitive Feasibility Study economics (145% IRR, 11-month payback), a $30 million investment from Mitsui, and the arrival of the modular processing plant in Brazil.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01 | Annual meeting results | Positive | +4.3% | Reported strong shareholder support and re-election of all directors. |
| May 18 | Project execution update | Positive | -1.4% | Engaged contractor to assemble fully paid Neves lithium processing plant. |
| Apr 27 | Execution partners contracted | Positive | +7.7% | Contracted key engineering and civil partners to drive Neves toward production. |
| Apr 07 | Board appointment | Positive | +4.6% | Added Admiral Flávio Rocha, bringing extensive strategy and government experience. |
| Apr 02 | Govt support spotlight | Positive | +5.0% | Neves named in Japan‑U.S. critical minerals fact sheet with potential support. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent operational and strategic updates have more often seen positive price reactions, with one notable divergence on plant assembly news.
Over the last few months, Atlas Lithium has highlighted governance stability, Neves Project execution, and strategic positioning. Events include strong support at the 2026 annual meeting, contracting key partners and an assembly contractor for Neves, and appointing Admiral Flávio Rocha to the board on Apr 7, 2026. The Neves Project’s inclusion in a Japan‑U.S. critical minerals fact sheet and the Mitsui $30 million deal underscored its strategic relevance. Today’s conference appearance continues that theme of profile-building around Neves and Brazilian critical minerals.
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Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 9, 2026) - Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) ("Atlas Lithium" or the "Company") today announced that Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman, will deliver a conference-wide address titled "The Growing Role of Brazilian Critical Minerals in Securing Global Supply" at Benchmark Giga USA 2026, the leading U.S. critical minerals and battery supply chain conference, taking place June 9-10, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Fogassa's address will outline how Brazilian lithium production can strengthen global supply chains for materials that underpin electrification, energy security, and national defense. Hosted by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Giga USA convenes influential decision-makers shaping the global critical minerals economy.
"Brazil is a highly important component of the global equation for critical minerals," said Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman of Atlas Lithium. "Atlas Lithium's Neves Project is a perfect example of how high-quality, near-surface hard-rock lithium that lends itself to open-pit mining in a friendly jurisdiction can create desirable new global supply. Equally important, we have built strong, trusted relationships with the local communities around Neves, whose continued support reflects the meaningful economic and social benefits this project will deliver to the region."
Atlas Lithium is rapidly emerging as one of the most strategically positioned lithium developers globally. The Company controls the largest lithium exploration portfolio in Brazil's Lithium Valley among publicly listed companies-approximately 557 square kilometers-with its flagship Neves Project advancing toward near-term production. The Neves Project already has key permits in place and is underpinned by strong economics, with its Definitive Feasibility Study indicating a
Atlas Group's strategic relevance in the critical minerals economy extends beyond lithium. Through its approximately
About Atlas Lithium Corporation
Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) is a lithium exploration and development company focused on advancing its Neves Project to production. The Neves Project's Definitive Feasibility Study demonstrates excellent economics with a
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Additional risks related to the Company and its subsidiaries are more fully discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 4, 2026. Please also refer to the Company's other filings with the SEC, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless as otherwise required by applicable law.
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