Atlas Lithium Appoints Admiral Flávio Rocha, Former Brazilian Cabinet Member, to Board of Directors

Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) announced the appointment of Admiral Flávio Augusto Viana Rocha, a former Cabinet member of the Brazilian Government, to its Board of Directors as an independent director.

Board appointment and background

Admiral Rocha brings more than 43 years of experience spanning strategy, governance, logistics, and international relations, including official government missions to more than 50 countries. He currently serves as President of FRC, a consultancy firm focused on M&A, international business, and strategic advisory services, and is a Fellow and Guest Lecturer at King’s College London, where he leads academic discussions on geopolitics and strategy.

Rocha served in the Brazilian Navy from 1984 to 2024, reaching the rank of Four-Star Admiral. His roles included commanding three naval vessels and serving as Chief of Staff to the Navy Commander. From 2020 to 2022, he held a minister-level position as Chief of the Secretariat for Strategic Affairs of the Presidency of Brazil, responsible for national strategic planning and for leading the development of Brazil’s National Long-Term Policy and National Strategic Agenda, including the National Energy Policy.

In senior government roles, Admiral Rocha led official delegations to countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Argentina, Hungary, and member states of the Arab League. He also supported the President of Brazil during United Nations General Assemblies, the G20 Summit, the BRICS Summit, and the BRICS Business Forum, among others.

Governance, education, and languages

Admiral Rocha’s board experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of BrasilPrev Insurance and Pension S.A. and BB Mapfre Holdings S.A. from 2020 to 2023. He also served on Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council and the Legal Amazon Council from 2018 to 2022, and within the Brazilian Navy he served on the Navy’s highest governing body (Navy High Command), including membership on all four top-level boards responsible for strategic, financial, and institutional decisions.

He holds Master and PhD degrees in Naval Sciences from the Brazilian Naval War College, postgraduate degrees in Legislative Law from Senate University and in Political Science and Executive-Legislative Relations from the University of Brasília, and has completed courses at the University of Virginia and the Paris-Sorbonne University. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Recognition and company statements

Admiral Rocha has received 22 national medals and decorations, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Naval Merit, the Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco, and the Order of Defense Merit. He has also received four international honors, including the National Order of Merit from France and the National Order of Merit from Hungary, as well as a commendation from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Admiral Rocha said: “I am honored to join Atlas Lithium's Board of Directors at such a pivotal time for the Company. Atlas Lithium's strategic positioning in Brazil's Lithium Valley, combined with its strong international partnerships, places it at the intersection of critical minerals supply chain security and global energy transformation. I look forward to contributing my experience in strategic affairs, international relations, and governance to support the Company's growth and mission.”

Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman of Atlas Lithium, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Admiral Rocha to our Board. He brings a wealth of experience and contacts at the highest levels of the Brazilian government. We look forward to benefiting from Admiral Rocha's insights as Atlas Lithium continues to advance the Neves Project and strengthen its position in the global critical minerals landscape.”

Project overview and disclosed metrics

Atlas Lithium said the company is focused on advancing its Neves Project to production. The Neves Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study cites an IRR of 145%, an NPV of $539 million, and an 11-month payback. The project has received operational permitting, and the dense media separation plant has been acquired and transported to Brazil.

Atlas Lithium also reported it has approximately 557 square kilometers of lithium mineral rights, describing it as the largest lithium exploration footprint in Brazil among publicly listed companies. The company additionally holds an approximate 21% ownership stake in Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX).

Regulatory filing

Additional information regarding the appointment is available in Atlas Lithium’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026.