# Atlantico Identifies 12 Rare Earth-Led Target Areas plus Gallium and Lithium Targets at Flagship Novo Cruzeiro Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315132/Atlantico-Identifies-12-Rare-EarthLed-Target-Areas-plus-Gallium-and-Lithium-Targets-at-Flagship-Novo-Cruzeiro Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-21T07:05:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T07:18:28.759Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T07:18:28.759Z - Company: Atlantico Energy Metals Corp. - Ticker: ATLA - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Primary commodity: Rare earth - Secondary commodities: Gallium, Lithium, Caesium, Rubidium - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-21 07:18:29 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Atlantico Energy Metals Corp. has identified 12 new rare earth-led target areas, alongside gallium and lithium targets, at its Novo Cruzeiro Project in Brazil. The results are based on an integrated review of geochemical, geophysical, and satellite data, though the company noted a QA/QC exception regarding lithium assays in one batch. Reasoning: The release identifies multiple new target areas for critical minerals \(REE, Ga, Li\) based on an integrated review, though it notes significant QA/QC issues with specific lithium assay batches. - Positive factor: Identification of 12 new rare earth target areas - Positive factor: High gallium concentrations in 100% of follow-up samples - Positive factor: Geophysical magnetic feature coincident with lithium anomalies - Negative factor: QA/QC exception identified in lithium assaying \(OREAS460\) - Negative factor: Results are from surface samples and do not establish continuity or economic viability - Negative factor: Lithium grades reported are modest Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on laboratory \(SGS Geosol\), certificates, and specific QA/QC methods used. Evidence · text > Laboratory QA/QC included preparation blanks, replicates and certified reference materials. **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: Not applicable as QA/QC was disclosed, but a specific exception was noted. Evidence · text > A material QA/QC exception was identified in certificate GQ2601203 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### NCZ-SS-0147 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-0) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-SS-0147 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 1427.05 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-SS-0147:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: northeast - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stream sediment sample returned significant TREO grade. - Positive factor: High TREO grade in stream sediment Evidence · text > Stream sample NCZ-SS-0147 returned 1,427.05 ppm TREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### NCZ-SS-0147 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-1) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-SS-0147 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 284.4 - Grade Unit: ppm MREO #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-SS-0147:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: northeast - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High MREO component within the TREO intercept. - Positive factor: Significant magnet rare earth oxide component Evidence · text > including 284.40 ppm MREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### NCZ-CR-0080 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-2) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0080 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 500 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-CR-0080:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: western boundary - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Surface samples near western boundary show elevated TREO. - Positive factor: Exceeds 500 ppm TREO threshold Evidence · text > five sand- and silt-rich samples \(NCZ-CR-0080 through NCZ-CR-0084\) each exceeded 500 ppm TREO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### NCZ-CR-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-3) Novo Cruzeiro · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0016 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: lithium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 108 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-CR-0016:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: southern target - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lithium grade is modest and subject to reported analytical bias in certain batches. - Positive factor: Pegmatite vein context - Negative factor: Modest assay results - Negative factor: QA/QC exception noted for lithium Evidence · text > returned 108 ppm lithium #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### NCZ-CR-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-4) Novo Cruzeiro · caesium #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0016 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: caesium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 12.4 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-CR-0016:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: southern target - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Pathfinder element reported alongside lithium. Evidence · text > 12.4 ppm caesium #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### NCZ-CR-0016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--0e4219b0-d2c9-433e-8427-0ecc70e11383#fact-drill-facts-5) Novo Cruzeiro · rubidium #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0016 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rubidium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 249 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface - Group ID: NCZ-CR-0016:0-0 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: southern target - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS Geosol - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, replicates, standards #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Pathfinder element reported alongside lithium. Evidence · text > 249 ppm rubidium #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.