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Atlas Lithium (ATLX) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
Atlas Lithium Atlas Lithium (US:ATLX)2022-03-24 16:00

Financial Performance and Viability - The company has not realized any revenues from the sale of strategic minerals or iron to date, relying primarily on debt and equity for financing [57]. - There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to ongoing losses and limited working capital [58]. - The company has incurred losses in each of the past two years and has not yet received material revenues from sales of products or services [75]. - The ability to generate cash from operations and secure additional financing is critical for the company's ongoing operations and business plan [76]. - The company is engaged in exploration-stage projects and has no established reserves, making future profitability uncertain [63]. Regulatory and Operational Risks - The company faces significant risks related to mining, including geological uncertainties and potential liabilities exceeding insurance coverage [78]. - Compliance with extensive governmental regulations in Brazil may result in substantial costs and delays in operations [80]. - The company faces complex, costly, and time-consuming processes for obtaining and renewing governmental permits, which could materially affect future revenues and profitability [82]. - Environmental regulations may require significant expenditures, and non-compliance could lead to substantial fines and remediation costs [84]. - The company’s operations are subject to extensive health and safety regulations, and failure to comply could result in penalties and increased operational costs [87]. - The company operates in a heavily regulated mining environment in Brazil, and any significant changes in legislation could alter business prospects [92]. Market and Economic Factors - The price of minerals is subject to unpredictable fluctuations, influenced by various international and economic factors, which could impact the economic viability of exploration properties [91]. - The perception of Brazil's political and environmental policies may affect investor interest and the company's market position [93]. Capital Structure and Stockholder Considerations - The company plans to seek additional capital through equity and debt financing, including potential uplisting to a U.S. stock exchange [67]. - The company’s common stock is defined as "penny stock," which imposes additional sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers, potentially affecting liquidity [99]. - The company has never paid dividends and does not plan to do so in the foreseeable future, meaning stockholders must rely on stock price appreciation for returns [101]. - Future equity offerings may lead to dilution of existing stockholders' ownership percentages [108]. - The company has never paid cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future, with stock price appreciation being the sole source of gain for investors [109]. - Future capital needs may require the company to sell additional equity or debt securities, potentially diluting stockholders or introducing restrictive covenants [110]. - The ability to obtain additional capital is subject to uncertainties including market position, reserve proofing, future profitability, and economic conditions in the U.S. and Brazil [110]. - Certain stockholders, including management, control significant voting power, which may discourage or delay changes in control and affect stockholder opportunities for premium offers [113]. Leadership and Human Resources - Future growth will depend on the successful development of existing projects and the ability to attract skilled personnel [71]. - The company's success is heavily reliant on the leadership of its CEO, Marc Fogassa, whose loss could adversely affect business prospects [73]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company has reviewed recent accounting pronouncements and does not believe they will have a material impact on its financial statements [184].