Atlas Critical Minerals Announces Closing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock and Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Over-Allotment Option

Belo Horizonte, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - January 12, 2026) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or "the Company"), a company focused on critical minerals for advanced technology uses, energy transition, and defense applications, announced today the closing of its upsized firm commitment underwritten public offering of 1,380,000 shares of its common stock, including 180,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, at a public price of $8.00 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $11.0 million before offering expenses and underwriting discounts and commissions. On January 8, 2026, the Company received approval to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market stock exchange ("Nasdaq"). Trading on Nasdaq commenced on January 9, 2026 under the ticker symbol "ATCX."

Atlas Critical Minerals intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to advance exploration and development activities across its critical minerals project portfolio in Brazil, with any surplus intended to be used for general working capital, cash reserves, or other corporate purposes at the discretion of management.

Marc Fogassa, Chairman and CEO of Atlas Critical Minerals, stated: "The Nasdaq uplisting represents a significant milestone for the Company. We are encouraged by the level of investor interest resulting in the upsizing of the offering, demonstrating strong support for the Company's path forward. This capital raise strengthens our financial position to advance our diversified critical minerals portfolio. Achieving a Nasdaq listing, a premier stock exchange, will also allow our common stock to achieve increased liquidity and accessibility by a broader investor base."

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners and Bradesco BBI acted as book-running managers for the offering.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the securities (File No. 333-290242) was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and was declared effective on January 8, 2026, and an additional registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-292623) was filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) on January 8, 2026 and became automatically effective upon filing. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus may be obtained from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail] or from Bradesco Securities Inc., 450 Park Avenue 32nd floor, New York, NY 10022.