# Atlantico Identifies 12 Rare Earth-Led Target Areas plus Gallium and Lithium Targets at Flagship Novo Cruzeiro Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b 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: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Atlantico Energy Metals Corp. - Ticker: ATLA - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Minas Gerais, Brazil - Primary commodity: Rare earth - Secondary commodities: Gallium, Lithium - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-21 07:47:47 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Atlantico Energy Metals Corp. has identified 12 rare earth-led target areas, alongside gallium and lithium targets, at its Novo Cruzeiro Project in Brazil. The integrated review utilized geochemical, mapping, and geophysical data, noting high gallium presence in follow-up samples and a magnetic feature associated with a southern lithium target. Reasoning: The release reports significant geochemical and geophysical indicators for multiple critical minerals \(REE, Ga, Li\) across the Novo Cruzeiro project, though it notes a specific QA/QC issue with lithium assays and emphasizes the early-stage nature of the project. - Positive factor: Identification of 12 rare earth-led target areas - Positive factor: Gallium present in 100% of follow-up samples - Positive factor: Geophysical evidence for southern lithium target - Negative factor: QA/QC exception identified in lithium analytical dataset \(OREAS460\) - Negative factor: Early-stage exploration project with no mineral resources or reserves Facts used in scoring: 5 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The review identified new target areas including magnet rare earths, gallium, and lithium based on integrated exploration. Evidence · text > identified overlapping rare earth indicators in the east, gallium in weathered granite at Rio Bravo, and a southern lithium target **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: The release provides detailed laboratory information, certificate numbers, and explicitly discusses a QA/QC exception regarding OREAS460. 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 is disclosed, but a specific bias in a CRM \(OREAS460\) is noted. Evidence · text > A material QA/QC exception was identified in certificate GQ2601203 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (5) ### NCZ-SS-0147 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b#fact-drill-facts-0) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-SS-0147 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 1427.05 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stream sediment sample shows significant TREO concentration. - Positive factor: High TREO value 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-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b#fact-drill-facts-1) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-SS-0147 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 284.4 - Grade Unit: ppm MREO #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Specific MREO component identified in the stream sample. - Positive factor: Presence of magnet rare earth oxides 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-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b#fact-drill-facts-2) Novo Cruzeiro · rare earth #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0080 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: rare earth - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 500 - Grade Unit: ppm TREO #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Surface sample shows 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-0068 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b#fact-drill-facts-3) Novo Cruzeiro · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0068 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: lithium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 71 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Maximum lithium grade in the follow-up dataset is relatively low. - Negative factor: Modest lithium grade Evidence · text > the maximum was 71 ppm in NCZ-CR-0068 #### 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-extractions.minestarters.com/news/atlantico-identifies-12-rare-earth-led-target-areas-plus-gallium-and-lithium-tar--b800dbd5-cc93-4324-a27f-e36fa8dcc74b#fact-drill-facts-4) Novo Cruzeiro · lithium #### Identity - Hole ID: NCZ-CR-0016 - Project: Novo Cruzeiro - Commodity: lithium - Region: brazil - Reported Region: brazil - Ticker: ATLA #### Geometry - Grade: 108 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Modest lithium grade in a pegmatite vein. - Positive factor: Pegmatite vein context 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 ## 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. 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