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Rodrigo Menck resigned as CFO and Treasurer effective April 1, 2026, for personal reasons with no disagreements on company matters.

Virgilio Lira Santiago, age 45, appointed CFO and Treasurer effective April 7, 2026.

Santiago brings 20 years of experience in corporate finance, including recent CFO role at Araguaia Níquel Metais Ltda.

New CFO compensation includes $12,000 monthly salary, up to $36,000 in annual bonuses tied to filings, and 10,000 RSUs vesting over four years.

No family relationships or related party transactions involving Santiago.

Resignation and appointment signed by CEO Marc Fogassa.

Full analysis

The departure of CFO Rodrigo Menck effective April 1, 2026, was attributed solely to personal reasons, with explicit confirmation of no disagreements over operations, policies, or practices, reducing concerns about internal conflicts. The swift appointment of Virgilio Lira Santiago as replacement CFO and Treasurer on April 7 reflects board confidence in continuity. Santiago's extensive background—20 years in finance, including oversight of a major nickel project at Araguaia Níquel Metais and leadership roles at Ausenco and Boart Longyear—positions him to manage financial reporting and governance for Atlas Critical Minerals. Compensation structure incentivizes timely SEC compliance via filing-tied bonuses and aligns interests through equity grants, signaling stability in executive leadership for investors.

ATCX · Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation

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