Atlas Critical Minerals Reports Strong Initial Rare Earth and Titanium Results from Alto do Paranaiba Project
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) has reported promising initial rare earth and titanium results from its Alto do Paranaíba Project in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project, spanning over 25,000 hectares, has demonstrated significant near-surface mineralization potential.
Surface sampling across three exploration blocks revealed exceptional grades, with Block 3 showing the highest results of up to 28,870 ppm TREO and 23.2% TiO2. Initial auger drilling campaign, comprising 11 drillholes totaling 144 meters, confirmed high-grade, near-surface mineralization with notable intercepts including 12m @ 5,961 ppm TREO and 6m @ 7,729 ppm TREO.
The project's geological setting within the Mata da Corda Group, combined with intense laterization processes, has led to enrichment of titanium and rare earth elements in the weathered profile.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) ha riportato risultati iniziali promettenti riguardo ai terre rare e al titanio nel suo progetto Alto do Paranaíba nel Minas Gerais, Brasile. Il progetto, che copre oltre 25.000 ettari, ha dimostrato un potenziale significativo di mineralizzazione vicino alla superficie.
Il campionamento superficiale su tre blocchi di esplorazione ha rivelato concentrazioni eccezionali, con il Blocco 3 che ha mostrato i risultati più elevati fino a 28.870 ppm TREO e 23,2% TiO2. La campagna iniziale di perforazioni a carotaggio, composta da 11 fori per un totale di 144 metri, ha confermato una mineralizzazione ad alto tenore vicino alla superficie con intersezioni significative come 12m @ 5.961 ppm TREO e 6m @ 7.729 ppm TREO.
La configurazione geologica del progetto all'interno del Gruppo Mata da Corda, combinata con intensi processi di laterizzazione, ha portato ad un arricchimento di titanio e terre rare nel profilo alterato.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) ha reportado resultados iniciales prometedores de tierras raras y titanio en su Proyecto Alto do Paranaíba en Minas Gerais, Brasil. El proyecto, que abarca más de 25,000 hectáreas, ha demostrado un potencial significativo de mineralización cercana a la superficie.
El muestreo superficial en tres bloques de exploración reveló grados excepcionales, con el Bloque 3 mostrando los resultados más altos de hasta 28,870 ppm TREO y 23.2% TiO2. La campaña inicial de perforación con barrenos, que comprende 11 perforaciones que suman 144 metros, confirmó mineralización de alto grado cercana a la superficie con interceptaciones notables incluyendo 12m @ 5,961 ppm TREO y 6m @ 7,729 ppm TREO.
El entorno geológico del proyecto dentro del Grupo Mata da Corda, combinado con intensos procesos de laterización, ha llevado a un enriquecimiento de titanio y elementos de tierras raras en el perfil meteorizado.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF)는 브라질 미나스제라이스에 위치한 Alto do Paranaíba 프로젝트에서 희토류 및 티타늄에 대한 유망한 초기 결과를 보고했습니다. 25,000헥타르가 넘는 이 프로젝트는 지표 근처 광물화 가능성이 크게 확인되었습니다.
세 개 탐사 구역에서의 표면 샘플링 결과, 블록 3에서 최고 28,870 ppm TREO와 23.2% TiO2의 뛰어난 등급이 나타났습니다. 총 144미터 길이의 11개 시추공으로 구성된 초기 오거 시추 캠페인은 12m @ 5,961 ppm TREO, 6m @ 7,729 ppm TREO 등 고등급 지표 근처 광물화를 확인했습니다.
이 프로젝트의 지질학적 배경은 Mata da Corda 그룹 내에 위치하며, 강한 후광화 과정으로 인해 풍화된 지층에서 티타늄과 희토류 원소가 농축되었습니다.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB : JUPGF) a annoncé des résultats initiaux prometteurs concernant les terres rares et le titane dans son projet Alto do Paranaíba situé dans le Minas Gerais, au Brésil. Le projet, couvrant plus de 25 000 hectares, a démontré un potentiel significatif de minéralisation en surface.
Les échantillonnages de surface réalisés sur trois blocs d'exploration ont révélé des teneurs exceptionnelles, le Bloc 3 affichant les meilleurs résultats avec jusqu'à 28 870 ppm TREO et 23,2 % TiO2. La campagne initiale de forage au tarière, comprenant 11 trous pour un total de 144 mètres, a confirmé une minéralisation à haute teneur proche de la surface avec des intersections notables telles que 12m @ 5 961 ppm TREO et 6m @ 7 729 ppm TREO.
Le contexte géologique du projet, situé au sein du groupe Mata da Corda, associé à des processus intenses de latéritisation, a conduit à un enrichissement en titane et en éléments de terres rares dans le profil altéré.
Atlas Critical Minerals (OTCQB: JUPGF) hat vielversprechende erste Ergebnisse zu Seltenen Erden und Titan aus seinem Alto do Paranaíba Projekt in Minas Gerais, Brasilien, gemeldet. Das Projekt erstreckt sich über mehr als 25.000 Hektar und zeigt ein erhebliches Potenzial für oberflächennahe Mineralisierung.
Oberflächenproben aus drei Erkundungsblöcken ergaben außergewöhnlich hohe Gehalte, wobei Block 3 die höchsten Werte mit bis zu 28.870 ppm TREO und 23,2% TiO2 aufwies. Die erste Bohrkampagne mit 11 Bohrlöchern und insgesamt 144 Metern bestätigte eine hochgradige, oberflächennahe Mineralisierung mit bemerkenswerten Abschnitten wie 12m @ 5.961 ppm TREO und 6m @ 7.729 ppm TREO.
Die geologische Lage des Projekts innerhalb der Mata da Corda Gruppe, kombiniert mit intensiven Lateritisierungsprozessen, führte zu einer Anreicherung von Titan und Seltenen Erden im verwitterten Profil.
- High-grade surface samples with up to 28,870 ppm TREO and 23.2% TiO2
- Consistent high-grade mineralization across all three exploration blocks
- Shallow mineralization confirmed by initial drilling results
- Strategic 25,000-hectare land position in established mining jurisdiction
- Strong correlation between REE and titanium enables effective geophysical exploration
- Early-stage exploration project with limited drilling data
- Maximum drilling depth of only 21 meters - deeper mineralization yet unknown
- Project requires significant additional exploration to determine economic viability
Observed Surface Sample Grades up to 28,870ppm TREO and
Belo Horizonte, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2025) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (OTCQB: JUPGF) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to report strong initial rare earth and titanium results from its Alto do Paranaíba Project (the "Project"), located in the western part of state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project demonstrates significant potential for near-surface rare earth and titanium mineralization within the "Mata da Corda" Group geological sequence. SGS Canada, Inc. ("SGS") was retained to prepare technical reports under U.S. Regulation S-K 1300. In particular, Marc-Antoine Laporte and Yann Camus from SGS are Qualified Persons for the Project. SGS is well-known as a global leader in testing, inspection and certification of mineral properties and projects.
The Project comprises mineral rights totaling more than 25,000 hectares, strategically positioned within a major volcano-sedimentary geological sequence. The extensive Project area has been divided into three exploration blocks for ease of exploration activities as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 - Exploration Blocks of the Alto do Paranaíba Project
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The Mata da Corda Group consists of the sedimentary Capacete Formation crosscut by the volcanic Patos Formation. This geological setting, with its geochemical signature confirmed to be related to Brazilian late Cretaceous Alkaline Provinces, provides outstanding exploration potential for mineralization for both rare earth elements and titanium.
Surface Sampling Results
The Company's initial exploration campaign has included 770 surface samples (rock and soil), which demonstrated consistently high grades across all three blocks:
Block 1 Highlights:
- 5,984 ppm TREO; 1,700 ppm MREO;
14.8% TiO2 (Sample APPPA00152) - 4,897 ppm TREO; 1,301 ppm MREO;
13.9% TiO2 (Sample PCP-000019) - 4,648 ppm TREO; 1,246 ppm MREO;
17.4% TiO2 (Sample APPPA00111)
Figure 2 - Block 1 Surface Sampling Results Map Indicating Widespread High-Grade TREO Mineralization (>1,500ppm)
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Block 2 Highlights:
- 7,091ppm TREO; 2,023 ppm MREO;
11.9% TiO2 (Sample SPJ-00086) - 6,759 ppm TREO; 2,191 ppm MREO;
12.0% TiO2 (Sample SPJ-00069) - 6,405 ppm TREO; 1,643 ppm MREO;
18.6% TiO2 (Sample SPJ-00008)
Figure 3 - Block 2 North Surface Sampling Results Highlighting Multiple High-Grade Zones
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Figure 4 - Block 2 South Surface Sampling Results Showing Strong Grades in Specific Locations
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Block 3 Highlights:
- 28,870 ppm TREO; 7,493 ppm MREO;
16.5% TiO2 (Sample STG-000014) - 16,152 ppm TREO; 3,915 ppm MREO;
6.1% TiO2 (Sample ATI-089) - 10,586 ppm TREO; 679 ppm MREO;
12.7% TiO2 (Sample ATI-025) 23.2% TiO2 (Sample SVV-00003)
Figure 5 - Block 3 North Surface Sampling Results Demonstrating Extensive Mineralization and Results up to 16,152 ppm TREO
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Figure 6 - Block 3 South Surface Sampling Results Including Highest-Grade Intercepts
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Initial Auger Drilling Campaign Delivers Strong Near-Surface Results
Initial auger drilling comprised 11 drillholes totaling 144 meters, with 178 core samples analyzed (including
| HOLE ID | FROM | TO | LENGTH | TREO (ppm) | MREO (ppm) | TiO2 (%) |
| DHTI-001 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 5,139 | 1,391 | 13.82 |
| DHTI-001 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 5,961 | 1,690 | 13.27 |
| DHTI-001 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7,467 | 2,452 | 13.22 |
| DHTI-001 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 5,825 | 1,446 | 16.34 |
| DHTI-002 | 4 | 13.8 | 9.8 | 6,414 | 2,091 | 12.67 |
| DHTI-002 | 8 | 13.8 | 5.8 | 7,729 | 2,681 | 12.45 |
| DHTI-002 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 8,976 | 3,396 | 11.82 |
| DHTI-003 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4,067 | 1,090 | 11.93 |
| DHTI-004 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 7,165 | 1,968 | 11.51 |
| DHTI-004 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9,028 | 2,393 | 9.67 |
| DHCA-00001 | 2 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 3,999 | 993 | 14.28 |
| DHCA-00001 | 6 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 4,706 | 1,124 | 15.06 |
| DHCA-00002 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3,442 | 821 | 15.95 |
| DHCA-00003 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3,396 | 812 | 11.21 |
| DHPM-00002 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3,007 | 682 | 14.03 |
| DHPM-00003 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3,129 | 716 | 13.00 |
| DHLF-00001 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3,275 | 754 | 13.76 |
Table 1 - Significant Drilling Intercepts from the Alto do Paranaíba Project Auger Drilling Campaign
- DHTI-001: 12m @ 5,961 ppm TREO; 1,690 ppm MREO;
13.3% TiO2 - DHTI-002: 6m @ 7,729 ppm TREO; 2,680 ppm MREO;
12.5% TiO2 - DHTI-003: 3m @ 4,713 ppm TREO; 1,311 ppm MREO;
12.9% TiO2 - DHCA-00001: 4.3m @ 4,706 ppm TREO; 1,124 ppm MREO;
15.1% TiO2 - DHCA-00002: 7m @ 3,442 ppm TREO; 821 ppm MREO;
15.9% TiO2 - DHCA-00003: 6m @ 3,396 ppm TREO; 812 ppm MREO;
11.2% TiO2 - DHPM-00002: 6m @ 3,007 ppm TREO; 682 ppm MREO;
14.0% TiO2 - DHPM-00003: 5m @ 3,129 ppm TREO; 716 ppm MREO;
13.0% TiO2 - DHLF-00001: 6m @ 3,275 ppm TREO; 754 ppm MREO;
13.8% TiO2
Figure 7 - Drill Core Sample DHTI-0004 (0-3.9m) Showing Clay-Hosted Mineralization with 3m @ 9,028 ppm TREO, 2,393 ppm MREO,
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Average TREO grades by block demonstrate consistent mineralization: Block 1 averaged 3,157 ppm TREO; Block 2 averaged 2,312 ppm TREO; and Block 3 averaged 4,906 ppm TREO. Notably, Block 3 showed high Nd+Pr averages up to 1,108ppm.
Geological Setting and Mineralization Model
The Project area benefits from intense laterization processes typical of Brazil's tropical climate, which has led to enrichment of titanium and rare earth elements within the weathered profile. The mineralized sequence occurs within extensively oxidized zones of the Mata da Corda Group, with drilling reaching maximum depths of approximately 21 meters.
The strong positive correlation between rare earth elements and titanium, combined with the sequence's intense magnetism, makes the geological unit highly responsive to geophysical surveys, facilitating future exploration targeting.
Figure 8 - Magnetometry Analytic Signal Map Showing Strong Positive Anomalies Associated with Mata da Corda Group Mineralization
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Quality Assurance/Quality Control
All samples were analyzed by SGS Geosol, considered to be the premier analytical laboratory in Brazil and used by major mining companies. Quality control samples, such as blanks, duplicates and standards (CRM) were inserted into each analytical batch. For all analysis methods, the average number of QA/QC represented
Terminology: TREO means Total Rare Earths Oxides, MREO means Magnetic Rare Earths Oxides, and TiO2 represents titanium dioxide.
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 including the timing of commencement of the public offering and the ability of the Company to have its common stock listed on the Exchange. 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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