Atlas Critical Minerals shares surge 26.25% intraday as company launches $9.6M public offering for Brazil exploration.

Atlas Critical Minerals surged 26.25% intraday following the announcement of a $9.6 million public offering, with shares set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on January 9, 2026. The offering includes 1.2 million shares priced at $8.00 each, with an additional 180,000 shares available under a 45-day option, and proceeds will fund exploration and development in Brazil. The news, which confirms the company’s transition to a publicly traded entity on Nasdaq, likely attracted investor interest due to the strategic allocation of capital toward growth-oriented projects in critical minerals. The timing aligns with the stock’s intraday rally, suggesting market optimism over the firm’s expansion plans and access to new capital markets.