Atlas Lithium Adds Four-Star Admiral to Board to Support $539M NPV Neves Project
Atlas Lithium appointed Admiral Flávio Rocha as an independent director, leveraging his 43-year Brazilian government experience in strategy and international relations to advance the Neves Project. The Neves Project features a 145% IRR, $539 million NPV and 11-month payback with operational permits and a DMS plant en route to Brazil.
1. Board Appointment Details
Atlas Lithium has named Admiral Flávio Rocha as an independent member of its Board of Directors. This move is intended to leverage his extensive experience in national strategic planning and international affairs to support corporate governance and stakeholder relations.
2. Admiral Rocha’s Professional Background
Admiral Rocha served in the Brazilian Navy from 1984 to 2024, retiring as a Four-Star Admiral and Chief of the Secretariat for Strategic Affairs of the Presidency from 2020 to 2022. He has led official delegations to G20 and BRICS summits, and currently heads an M&A consultancy while lecturing at King’s College London.
3. Neves Project Economics and Status
The Neves Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study delivers a 145% IRR, $539 million NPV and an 11-month payback period. The project has secured operational permits and its dense media separation plant has been acquired and is being transported to Brazil for commissioning.
4. Strategic Implications for Atlas Lithium
Admiral Rocha’s government contacts and strategic planning expertise are expected to bolster Atlas Lithium’s efforts to expedite development of its Neves Project in Brazil’s Lithium Valley. His appointment may also strengthen relationships with regulators and international partners, enhancing the company’s critical minerals supply chain positioning.