Atlas Critical Minerals Reports Strong Initial Graphite Recovery of 96.6% in Its Minas Gerais Project
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) has reported exceptional initial graphite recovery results of up to 96.6% from its 100%-owned Minas Gerais Graphite Project in Brazil. Surface samples from the 1,258-hectare project revealed high graphitic carbon content of up to 15.4%.
The metallurgical testing, conducted by SGS Canada and its affiliate SGS Geosol, demonstrated impressive final graphite concentrate grades between 91.3% and 97.7% across all granulometric ranges. The testing process included rougher flotation, regrinding, and five cleaning stages with two attrition stages, using 50kg of representative samples from the 2025 sampling campaign.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) ha riportato risultati eccezionali nel recupero iniziale del grafite, raggiungendo fino al 96,6% nel suo progetto di grafite Minas Gerais, interamente di sua proprietà, in Brasile. I campioni superficiali del progetto di 1.258 ettari hanno mostrato un elevato contenuto di carbonio grafitico fino al 15,4%.
Le prove metallurgiche, condotte da SGS Canada e dalla sua affiliata SGS Geosol, hanno evidenziato concentrazioni finali di grafite di alta qualità, tra il 91,3% e il 97,7%, su tutte le gamme granulometriche. Il processo di test ha incluso flottazione grezza, rigrindatura e cinque fasi di pulizia con due fasi di attrito, utilizzando 50 kg di campioni rappresentativi della campagna di campionamento 2025.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) ha reportado resultados iniciales excepcionales en la recuperación de grafito de hasta un 96.6% en su proyecto de grafito Minas Gerais, de propiedad total, en Brasil. Las muestras superficiales del proyecto de 1,258 hectáreas revelaron un alto contenido de carbono grafítico de hasta un 15.4%.
Las pruebas metalúrgicas, realizadas por SGS Canadá y su afiliada SGS Geosol, demostraron concentraciones finales impresionantes de grafito entre 91.3% y 97.7% en todos los rangos granulométricos. El proceso de prueba incluyó flotación primaria, re-molienda y cinco etapas de limpieza con dos etapas de atrición, utilizando 50 kg de muestras representativas de la campaña de muestreo 2025.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF)는 브라질에 위치한 100% 소유의 미나스제라이스 흑연 프로젝트에서 최대 96.6%의 뛰어난 초기 흑연 회수율을 보고했습니다. 1,258헥타르 규모의 프로젝트 표면 샘플에서는 최대 15.4%의 높은 흑연 탄소 함량이 확인되었습니다.
SGS 캐나다와 그 계열사 SGS Geosol이 수행한 야금 테스트에서는 모든 입도 범위에서 91.3%에서 97.7% 사이의 우수한 최종 흑연 농축도를 보여주었습니다. 테스트 과정에는 조제 부상, 재분쇄, 그리고 두 차례의 마찰 단계를 포함한 다섯 단계의 정제 과정이 포함되었으며, 2025년 샘플링 캠페인에서 대표적으로 선별된 50kg의 샘플을 사용하였습니다.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB : JUPGF) a annoncé des résultats initiaux exceptionnels de récupération du graphite atteignant jusqu’à 96,6% sur son projet de graphite Minas Gerais, détenu à 100 %, au Brésil. Des échantillons de surface provenant du projet de 1 258 hectares ont révélé une teneur élevée en carbone graphitique allant jusqu’à 15,4%.
Les tests métallurgiques, réalisés par SGS Canada et sa filiale SGS Geosol, ont démontré des grades finaux impressionnants de concentré de graphite entre 91,3% et 97,7% pour toutes les gammes granulométriques. Le processus de test comprenait une flottation grossière, un re-broyage et cinq étapes de nettoyage avec deux phases d’attrition, en utilisant 50 kg d’échantillons représentatifs issus de la campagne d’échantillonnage 2025.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) hat außergewöhnliche anfängliche Graphit-Rückgewinnungsraten von bis zu 96,6% aus seinem zu 100 % im Besitz befindlichen Minas Gerais Graphit-Projekt in Brasilien gemeldet. Oberflächenproben des 1.258 Hektar großen Projekts zeigten einen hohen graphitischen Kohlenstoffgehalt von bis zu 15,4%.
Die metallurgischen Tests, durchgeführt von SGS Canada und dessen Tochtergesellschaft SGS Geosol, zeigten beeindruckende Endkonzentrate von Graphit mit Gehalten zwischen 91,3% und 97,7% über alle Korngrößenbereiche hinweg. Der Testprozess umfasste Grobaufschluss, Nachmahlung sowie fünf Reinigungsschritte mit zwei Abriebphasen unter Verwendung von 50 kg repräsentativer Proben aus der Probennahmekampagne 2025.
- High graphite recovery rate of up to 96.6% demonstrates strong project potential
- Surface samples showed excellent graphitic carbon content up to 15.4%
- Final concentrate achieved high-grade results between 91.3-97.7% across all size ranges
- Project comprises substantial land package of 1,258 hectares in strategic location
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Belo Horizonte, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2025) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (OTCQB: JUPGF) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to report that initial processing and analytical characterization of its natural graphite ore from the Company's
Figure 1 shows a representative sample from the Project area which displays the distinctive metallic sheen typical of graphitic material.
Figure 1 – Surface sample (SMAL-00007) with graphitic carbon grade of
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Geochemical analysis was carried out at SGS Geosol, an affiliate of SGS, considered to be the premier analytical laboratory in Brazil and used by major mining companies. Initial results revealed up to
Table 1: Samples head grade. Source: SGS Report 4181-2503
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The principal objective of the scoping level metallurgical test program was to design an initial concentration flowsheet to upgrade the graphite content into a commercially-viable concentrate grading range. The concentration tests were carried out using representative samples collected during the 2025 sampling campaign. The metallurgical tests described in this press release were performed by SGS Geosol, an affiliate of SGS, using 50 kg of representative samples from the Project. The process included rougher flotation, regrinding, and five stages of cleaning with two attrition stages in between. There were no circulating loads, and all flotation tailings were final.
The samples of the highest (
Table 2: Final Product*. Source: SGS Report 4181-2503
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* All carbon analyses were reported as graphite carbon ("C-graph"). The analytical methods that were used to determine the metallurgical results included total carbon analysis by Leco on the final concentrates.
Using conventional flotation, regrinding and attrition techniques, the final graphite concentrates achieved impressive grades of
Figure 2 – Final Product - Floated material and filtered material after vacuum filtration.
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About SGS Metallurgical Services
SGS Geosol Metallurgical group is recognized as a world leader in the development of concentrator flowsheet design and pilot plant testing programs, and has extensive experience in the development of processing routes for graphite ores. The information pertaining to the metallurgical test program presented in this press release has been reviewed by Orivaldo Savassi, PhD, technical director at SGS Geosol.
About Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation
Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (OTCQB: JUPGF) controls a large portfolio of critical mineral rights in Brazil, encompassing over 575,000 acres, and including projects in rare earths, titanium, and graphite - minerals essential for defense applications and electrification. Additionally, we own a quarry for high-quality quartzite and one of our iron ore projects is expected to start production during 2025.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current plans, estimates and projections of Atlas Critical Minerals and its subsidiaries and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Risks related to the Company and its subsidiaries are discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 28, 2025. 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.
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