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Atomic Metals PLC - Admission to Aquis and First Day of Dealings


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Atomic Metals plc · ATO

12/11/2026 07:00

Atomic Metals PLC - Admission to Aquis and First Day of Dealings
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Atomic Metals PLC
12 November 2026
 

12 November 2026

 

Atomic Metals plc

 

("Atomic Metals", “Atomic” or the "Company")

 

Admission to Aquis and First Day of Dealings

 

Atomic Metals (AQSE: ATO), a project acquisition, exploration and development vehicle seeking strategic commodity projects, is pleased to announce that its ordinary shares of 0.1p each (the “Ordinary Shares”) will today be admitted to trading on the Access Segment on the AQSE Growth Market (the “Admission”). Dealings will commence at 8.00 a.m. under the ticker "ATO".

 

Atomic Metals is classified as an Enterprise Company on Aquis and in conjunction with Admission, the Company has raised in total approx. £2.34 million, which is in excess of the minimum Enterprise Company listing requirement.

 

The fundraise comprised:

 

-          £698,250 at 2.25p per Ordinary Share in pre-IPO fundraising completed earlier this year (the “pre-IPO Fundraising”); and

-          £1.64 million at 3p per Ordinary Share through a Placing and Subscription conditional upon Admission (the “IPO Fundraise”).

 

Beaumont Cornish Limited is acting as Aquis Corporate Adviser and First Equity Limited as Broker to the Company.

 

About the Company

 

Atomic Metals plc is a project acquisition, exploration and development vehicle seeking strategic commodity projects.

 

The Company is focused on critical and precious metals including but not limited to uranium, copper, silver and gold exploration opportunities, in mining positive jurisdictions including but not limited to the USA, Canada and/or Australia.

Atomic Metals will pursue what the Directors believe to be the best exploration opportunities feasible, and the Company plans to deploy extensive exploration programmes, on projects acquired, to generate impactful news streams for investors. 

 

The Company’s strategy is to build a market-leading resource explorer targeting significant discoveries capable of commercial production, through a self-sufficient business structure. The Directors believe this structure allows the Company to secure market opportunities efficiently and financially structure any acquisitions post Admission tailored towards to the individual prospects.

 

Board of Directors

 

Paul Johnson, Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer

Paul has more than twenty years’ experience in corporate restructuring, refinancing and listed vehicle creation, with experience across the AIM, Aquis, TSX and ASX markets, and has served nine listed companies in roles such as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Director. A Chartered Accountant, Paul is Chairman on an executive basis and Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis until an appointment is made.

 

Mike Billing, Non-Executive Director (Board Function: Financial Accounting matters)

Michael is an accountant and mining and resources executive with more than two decades of experience working with listed exploration and development companies. His career has included senior commercial, financial and board-level positions, including leadership roles at Thor Energy plc, Guardian Metal Resources plc, and ASX listed Orpheus Uranium Limited. His expertise is in corporate strategy, governance and resource sector development.

 

Clarissa Sowemimo-Coker, Non-Executive Director (Board Function: Legal and Compliance matters)

Clarissa is a solicitor, senior executive and governance professional with significant experience in leadership, legal affairs and corporate strategy. She has held chief executive and board-level positions within publicly listed companies, combining commercial, regulatory and governance expertise with a strong track record of guiding organisations through periods of growth and transformation.

 

Nicole Galloway-Warland, Non-Executive Director (Board Function: Geology and Exploration matters)

Nicole is a qualified geologist and mining executive with extensive experience across exploration, project development and corporate leadership. Formerly Managing Director of Thor Energy plc, she has built a strong reputation for advancing resource projects and leading technical teams. Nicole also serves within the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, reflecting her commitment to industry standards and professional development.

 

Ed Shaw, Non-Executive Director (Board Function: Corporate Finance matters)

Ed is an experienced investment professional with a background in corporate broking, strategic development and public markets. He currently serves as a Non-executive Director of AIM-listed Power Metal Resources plc and has previously held senior roles within the investment sector, bringing valuable commercial insight and governance experience to listed companies.

 

Admission statistics

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ISIN

GB00BQ1NV399

SEDOL

BQ1NV39

Issue Price

3p

Total New Ordinary Shares being issued pursuant to IPO Fundraise

54,666,666

Share capital on Admission

108,199,990

New Ordinary Shares as a percentage of share capital on Admission

50.5 per cent.

Expected market capitalisation on Admission at the Issue Price

£3.25 million

Number of warrants over Ordinary Shares on Admission

143,549,985

Diluted share capital assuming exercise of all warrants

251,749,975

Percentage of shares in public hands

71.8%

 

 

Paul Johnson, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of Atomic, commented:

 

“I would like to express my gratitude to the Company’s Board and advisers for working to achieve Atomic Metal’s Enterprise Company Admission efficiently, professionally, and with focused commitment.

 

The Company’s vision is to build a market-leading resource explorer targeting significant discoveries capable of commercial production. To help achieve this Atomic Metals has an experienced board and a business structure designed to support an acquisitive and growth driven enterprise.  The Company has a clear financing strategy, alignment of the Board with shareholder interests and a commitment to proactive well communicated operations.

 

I look forward to leading Atomic Metals forward and thank all our shareholders for their support and engagement.  It is time for us to do what we do best: acquire, explore and develop.”

 

Additional information on the Company as well as the Company's MTF Admission Prospectus are available on the Company's website:  www.atomicmetalsplc.com.

 

 The Directors of the Company accept responsibility for the contents of this announcement.

 

 For further information:

 

Atomic Metals plc

Paul Johnson, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO

 

 

+44 (0) 20 3778 2505

Beaumont Cornish Limited - Corporate Adviser

Roland Cornish / Asia Szusciak / Andrew Price

 

 

+44 (0) 20 7628 3396

First Equity Limited – Broker

Sam Lakha/ Cameron Parry

 

 

+44 (0) 20 7330 1890

 

Aquis Corporate Adviser

Beaumont Cornish Limited ("Beaumont Cornish") is the Company's Aquis Corporate Adviser and is authorised and regulated by the FCA. Beaumont Cornish's responsibilities as the Company's Corporate Adviser, including a responsibility to advise and guide the Company on its responsibilities under the Aquis Rules, are owed solely to the Aquis Stock Exchange. Beaumont Cornish is not acting for and will not be responsible to any other persons for providing protections afforded to customers of Beaumont Cornish nor for advising them in relation to the proposed arrangements described in this announcement or any matter referred to in it.

 

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