About Us
A cleaner energy future requires critical minerals.
OUR MISSION is to help power a sustainable energy future through the responsible exploration and development of critical minerals in Brazil.
Atlântico Energy Metals is focused on lithium and rare earth exploration in Brazil. The Company’s flagship Novo Cruzeiro project is located in northeastern Minas Gerais, within Brazil’s Lithium Valley, and its Juazeiro project is located in the Lower São Francisco Valley along the Bahia-Pernambuco border.
Driven by disciplined geology and a commitment to environmental stewardship, we focus on supplying the metals essential to global electrification and clean-energy technologies. Supported by strong local partnerships, a constructive regulatory environment, and a long-term value-creation mindset, Atlântico is strategically positioned to contribute to the global critical-minerals supply chain.
Leadership & Team
Experienced exploration and capital markets leadership
Bonn Smith
President, CEO & Director
Capital markets strategist and the former President & CEO of GoldHaven Resources Corp, with a proven track record of launching, scaling, and funding early-stage companies across the resource and technology sectors. Mr. Smith has led multiple organizations through key phases of growth and supported capital formation across private and public markets. As President, CEO and Director of Atlantico, he brings sharp market instincts, hands-on leadership, and a focused approach to positioning the company for sustainable, long-term success.
Sead Hamzagic
CFO & Director
Chartered professional accountant and seasoned financial executive with over 37 years of experience in public practice and financial management, primarily within the natural resources sector. Mr. Hamzagic has served as CFO and Director for multiple TSX Venture, NASDAQ, and CSE-listed companies, specializing in public company reporting, regulatory compliance, IPOs, reverse takeovers, and strategic financings through his own accounting and consulting practice, established in 2008.
David Smith
Director
Seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with over 30 years of experience in executive and board roles across public companies in the resource, technology, and consumer sectors. Mr. Smith co-founded a diversified real estate development and sales firm that has operated successfully for more than 35 years, as well as two publicly traded environmental companies that were scaled and acquired. His strategic insight and creative approach to public company growth and venture capital financing make him a valued Director of Atlantico.
Leonardo Souza
VP Exploration
Geological Engineer with over 17 years in mineral exploration and a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. He leads CANOPUS Geologia e Projetos, a Brazil-based exploration consultancy, and also serves as Exploration Manager for Spark Energy Minerals Inc. Mr. Souza brings expertise in metallic, non-metallic, industrial mineral, and petroleum projects. With international experience in Brazil, he excels in prospecting, mineral exploration, and geology project execution, offering deep technical insight and leadership in critical resource development.