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Atlas Lithium Corp. 10-Q Summary: Q3 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended September 30, 2025. Atlas Lithium Corp. (ATLX) is a mineral exploration and development company focused on lithium projects in Brazil, specifically the Neves Project in Minas Gerais. The company operates as a non-accelerated filer and smaller reporting company. As of November 10, 2025, there were 23,570,445 shares of common stock outstanding.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $56,980, a significant decrease from $543,657 in the same period in 2024. Revenue in Q3 2025 was $0, whereas Q3 2024 generated $169,549. The 2025 revenue was exclusively from the Quartzite project.
• Reduced Net Loss: Net loss attributable to stockholders decreased by approximately $9.6 million year-over-year (from $31.2M to $21.5M). This improvement was driven by:
• A $3.2 million reduction in exploration expenses, which were capitalized in 2025 following the Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Neves Project.
• A $10.2 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense due to lower fair values of instruments issued.
• Increased Operating Expenses: General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $4.0 million year-over-year, primarily due to payroll expansion ($2.3M increase) and higher marketing/investor relations costs ($2.0M increase).
• Capital Expenditures: Cash used in investing activities dropped significantly to $7.9 million (YTD 2025) from $23.6 million (YTD 2024), largely due to the completion of the lithium processing plant fabrication ($5.9M spent in 2025 vs. $19.2M in 2024).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Project Progress: The Neves Project received its "Portaria de Lavra" (mining concession) in May 2025. A Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) was completed in August 2025, estimating capital expenditures of $57.6 million, though the company is seeking to reduce this through competitive vendor proposals.
• Liquidity: The company raised approximately $26.6 million through an At-The-Market (ATM) offering in the first nine months of 2025. Management believes current cash reserves of $21.0 million are sufficient for at least 12 months of operations.
• Legal Proceedings: An NGO (N'Golo) filed a civil action in August 2025 challenging the company's expansion permit, alleging insufficient consultation with a local community. The company disputes this, citing community repudiation of the NGO's claims and prior state approval. Management does not expect this to materially delay the project.
• Related Party Dispute: The company terminated a technical services agreement with RTEK International DMCC in March 2025 due to alleged breaches, following a termination notice from RTEK. The company does not anticipate early termination penalties.
• Risk Factors: Key risks include the ability to secure necessary permits, currency fluctuations (BRL/USD), reliance on equity financing, and the volatility of lithium market prices.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Permitting Status: Verify the final status of the Neves Project expansion permit following the NGO lawsuit filed in August 2025.
• Capital Expenditure Plan: Confirm the revised capital expenditure budget for the Neves Project as the company solicits vendor proposals to reduce the $57.6M DFS estimate.
• Revenue Sustainability: Assess the viability of the Quartzite project as the sole revenue source, given the cessation of revenue in Q3 2025.
• Convertible Debt Terms: Review the terms of the $10.1M convertible debt, specifically the conversion price ($28.225/share) and redemption triggers, given the current stock price is significantly lower.
• Related Party Agreements: Monitor the resolution of the dispute with RTEK International DMCC and any potential financial or operational impacts.