Atome Energy — Villeta Update

(LSE:ATOM) ATOME Energy states that it is negotiating a resolution of its investment dispute with Paraguay regarding the Villeta Project. The company completed US$665 million of project finance in May 2026. ATOME Energy has a US$465 million fixed-price EPC contract in place for the Villeta Project. The company has secured a minimum 10-year offtake agreement with Yara. The three-month BIT (Bilateral Investment Treaty) waiting period expires on 17 December, after which ATOME Energy could commence arbitration proceedings. Debt and preferred equity providers include IFC, IDB Invest, EIB, FMO, GCF, Hy24, IFDK, DEG, and IFC. These financial partners remain patient, and some may offer further support. However, failure to resolve the dispute could result in the termination of financing and contracts. Legal advisers estimate that potential gross damages could extend well into nine figures (USD). The Villeta Project is the subject of the current dispute and financing arrangements. The company highlights the importance of resolving the dispute to maintain project momentum and contractual relationships. The involvement of major international financial institutions underscores the scale and significance of the project. The minimum 10-year offtake with Yara provides a long-term revenue foundation for the project. The fixed-price EPC contract helps manage construction cost risk. The expiration of the BIT waiting period on 17 December is a key milestone for potential legal action. The company is actively engaged in negotiations to avoid escalation to arbitration.

Atome Energy — Update on Accounts

(AIM:ATOM) ATOME PLC has provided an update regarding the publication of its delayed audited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 and its unaudited half year accounts to 30 June 2026. The company had previously announced on 16 September that it expected to release both sets of accounts by 30 September 2026. Significant progress has been made towards finalising the accounts, but ATOME now anticipates publishing both the audited and unaudited accounts on Friday, 2 October 2026. As a result, the shares of ATOME will remain suspended from trading on AIM until the accounts are published. The announcement was arranged for release by Peter Levine, Chairman. Beaumont Cornish Limited is acting as nominated adviser to the company and is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the FCA. The announcement states that the information communicated is deemed to constitute inside information under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No 596/2014, which is part of UK law. The announcement also notes that distribution is not authorised into North America or any other jurisdiction where it would violate relevant laws or regulations.

Statement from the Government of Paraguay

(LSE:ATOM) ATOME PLC announces that the Government of Paraguay, through the Attorney General's Office, has issued a public statement in response to the notification submitted by ATOME. The Attorney General's Office states that, as of September 17, 2026, there is no lawsuit or arbitration initiated against the Paraguayan State by ATOME. The notification received by the Paraguayan State communicates the existence of a dispute and raises the possibility of initiating legal action in the future. The notification enables a period of three months to explore an amicable solution between the parties. The Paraguayan State is currently analysing the company's claims and has not taken a position on the merits of the controversy. Paraguay reaffirms its full commitment to legal certainty, respect for investments, and compliance with its international commitments. The Government of Paraguay maintains its openness to dialogue but states it will firmly defend the interests of the Paraguayan State and the national interest. The statement from the Attorney General's Office is dated Asunción, September 17, 2026. ATOME PLC confirms it will continue to keep the market informed regarding developments. The announcement follows a previous notice from ATOME regarding the service of Notice to the Paraguayan State. The release is distributed as a Reach announcement, which is intended for media-only, non-regulatory news. The communication reiterates that any regulatory information would be disseminated as an RNS regulatory announcement. The company provides contact information for investor relations and its communications adviser. No financial figures, contract terms, or operational updates are disclosed in this announcement.

Notice of Dispute & Arbitration Intent

(AIM: ATOM) ATOME PLC has served a Notice of Dispute and Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration on the Republic of Paraguay under the UK–Paraguay Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) regarding the Villeta Project in Paraguay. The Villeta Project is described as the largest single foreign industrial investment in the history of Paraguay, totaling US$665 million. The company states that the claim, if made, has been independently assessed by a reputable damages expert as very substantial, well into nine figures in US Dollars, and potentially the largest ever claim against the Paraguay State under any bilateral investment treaty. The dispute arises from Paraguay’s acts and omissions, including the revocation of Presidential Decrees that supported the Project and provided certainty on term and price under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). ATOME is represented by White & Case LLP in this matter. The Notice urges the Paraguayan State to engage in discussions to resolve the dispute amicably. The UK Government, as well as the Embassies of the EU, France, Germany, and the United States in Paraguay, and the Paraguayan Embassy in London, have been informed of the Notice. If the dispute is not resolved within three months, ATOME will pursue its claim at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington D.C. The US$665 million Villeta Project is backed by binding funding commitments from major multilateral development banks and funds, including IDB Invest, IFC, FMO, EIB, Green Climate Fund, DEG, Impact Fund Denmark, and Hy24. If completed, the Project would create approximately 4,000 jobs during construction and over 1,000 jobs during operations, and would make Paraguay a world leader in green fertiliser production, strengthening food security and contributing materially to the country’s GDP. Major third-party investor shareholders and stakeholders in ATOME include Schroders (UK), Baker Hughes (US), and Casale (Switzerland). ATOME states it will continue to seek an amicable resolution but will pursue its rights under international law if necessary. The company confirms that all other ATOME projects continue unaffected. The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Peter Levine, Chairman.

Potential 300MWp Solar Project

(AIM: ATOM) ATOME PLC has entered into an agreement with a multilateral development bank's dollar fund to provide financial and technical support for a feasibility study for ATOME's projected 300MWp solar PV project located near the Villeta green fertiliser plant in Villeta, Paraguay. Subject to ATOME Paraguay moving forward with the relevant Power Purchase Agreement, ATOME Power will proceed with the feasibility study. The company is encouraged by the prospect of creating an industrial park with solar and battery storage at its core, capitalising on new industry and trades generated by ATOME's green fertiliser facility. The company will provide a further update on ATOME Power's project once ATOME Paraguay's position is resolved.

(AIM: ATOM) ATOME PLC provides an update regarding a new Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") for the Villeta Project in Paraguay. The President of ANDE at the time of the revocation of the Presidential Decree Nos. 5306 and 5307 has resigned and been replaced. The President of Paraguay and his administration have created a working group to reassess key aspects of ANDE with a view to establishing certain new tariff regimes to attract investments, as well as creating a new Ministry of Energy and a supervisory regulatory body. ATOME is considered by ANDE as an existing customer with a signed PPA (concluded in 2022 and subsequently amended) for 145MW of agreed and reserved power with Villeta's power requirement incorporated as part of ANDE's own power plans and projections through 2050. Villeta is the largest industrial foreign investment in the history of Paraguay, is ready-to-build and fully financed with US$665 million internationally backed investment from multinational institutions. If implemented per the plan, Villeta will generate over US$1 billion in revenue for ANDE, creating thousands of new jobs and making a real positive impact in GDP through a new innovative industry which supports Paraguayan agriculture and farmers and enhances food security for the people of Paraguay. ATOME continues to work with Casale S.A., its EPC partner, on the Project to maintain the original project schedule. The Company expects to provide the market with a further update by the end of August.

Atomera Provides Second Quarter 2026 Results

(NASDAQ: ATOM) Atomera Incorporated, a semiconductor materials and technology licensing company, reported a net loss of ($6.3) million, or ($0.17) per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was a loss of ($5.0) million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of ($4.0) million in the second quarter of 2025. The company had $38.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment as of June 30, 2026, compared to $19.2 million as of December 31, 2025. Total operating expenses for the quarter were $6,891,000, with research and development expenses of $3,287,000, general and administrative expenses of $3,167,000, and selling and marketing expenses of $437,000. Atomera announced a new approach to GaN-on-Silicon for RF applications and continued strong progress with GAA customers, as well as growing interest from DRAM and flash memory providers. The company had 39.0 million shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026. Atomera will host a live video webinar on August 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its financial results and recent progress.

Villeta Update

(AIM: ATOM) ATOME PLC provided an update regarding the power purchase agreement ("PPA") at the Villeta Project, Paraguay. The company confirms that discussions continue with the relevant counterparties in Paraguay on the specific terms of the PPA. The Government of Paraguay has expressly indicated that it wants to see the Project succeed. All relevant stakeholders, including international commercial partners and lenders such as IDB Invest, IFC, the European Investment Bank, FMO, and the Global Climate Fund, continue to be supportive of ATOME and the Villeta Project. It is generally recognised that the Villeta low-carbon fertiliser project is of major strategic importance to Paraguay, with the potential to create thousands of jobs and support the country's food supply. ATOME expects to provide a further update to the market in the first part of August. Beaumont Cornish Limited is acting as nominated adviser to the Company.

Suspension - ATOME PLC

(AIM:ATOM) Trading on AIM for ATOME PLC was temporarily suspended from 01/07/2026 7:30am at the request of the Company. The suspension applies to ORDINARY SHARES OF 0.2P EACH FULLY PAID (BP4BSM1) (GB00BP4BSM10). The reason for the suspension is pending publication of the Company's annual audited accounts. The announcement was made on 01 July 2026 at 7:30am. The nominated adviser can be contacted on +44 (0) 20 7628 3396 for queries relating to the suspension. The information was provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom.

Villeta Project Update

(AIM: ATOM) ATOME PLC announced that, following approval of the Villeta Transaction at the General Meeting held on 13 May 2026, the Company was working to satisfy all conditions precedent prior to First Disbursement in respect of the Villeta Project financing. The conditions precedent under the Common Terms Agreement included the execution of an already agreed form of power purchase agreement with ANDE, the Paraguay State-owned electricity supplier, incorporating the electricity tariffs and terms established and mandated by a signed Presidential Decree issued by the President of Paraguay on 16 January 2026. The Agreed PPA was intended to replace the previous executed variable rate power purchase agreement with a fixed rate agreement for the period of the project funding in accordance with the tariffs set out in the Decree. The Company became aware that the Decree had been cancelled and replaced by a further decree, and as a result, the Agreed PPA has not yet been executed as anticipated. Under the terms of the New Decree, ANDE has been entrusted to establish conditions to facilitate investments into Paraguay, including the proposed investment by ATOME in the Villeta Project, under terms to be agreed and the previous tariffs in the Decree have been withdrawn. Peter Levine, Chair of ATOME PLC, stated that the project is of strategic importance to Paraguay, creating 4,000 new local jobs during construction and 1,300 new jobs during operations and placing Paraguay on the map of international fertiliser producers. ATOME is seeking at the earliest available opportunity to clarify with ANDE and the Government the status of the Agreed PPA, the applicable electricity tariffs, and the ongoing arrangements between ATOME and ANDE.

Sungrow Selected as Villeta Electrolyser Supplier

ATOME PLC (AIM: ATOM) has announced the selection of Sungrow Hydrogen as its electrolyser supplier for its flagship 260,000 tonne-per-year low-carbon fertiliser project at Villeta, Paraguay. The selection follows a competitive tender process managed by Casale S.A., ATOME's EPC partner, and will see the deployment of 110MW of Sungrow's alkaline electrolyser technology powered by 100% renewable hydropower from the Itaipu Dam. The project is supported by a Long-Term Service Agreement for maintenance and is part of a broader strategic partnership between ATOME and Sungrow, with further cooperation on other projects under discussion. ATOME has secured a 125MW renewable power purchase agreement, a 30-hectare site in a tax-free zone, and a 10-year Definitive Offtake Agreement with Yara International for all of Villeta's green fertiliser production. The company has also completed a US$465 million fixed-price EPC contract with Casale S.A. and declared an unconditional Final Investment Decision in May 2026 after securing US$665 million in project finance. Construction is set to commence in 2026, with all power sourced from renewables and the project aiming to disrupt the region's reliance on fossil fuel-based fertilisers.

ATOME Plc RetailBook Offer

ATOME plc announced a conditional retail offer of new ordinary shares via RetailBook at an issue price of 60 pence per share, representing a 34.4% discount to the closing mid-market price of 91.50 pence on 22 April 2026 and a 0.8% discount to the closing mid-market price of 60.5 pence on 9 April 2026. The RetailBook Offer is open to both existing shareholders and new investors in the United Kingdom, with a minimum subscription of £250 per investor and an aggregate value cap of £500,000 unless further allocations are agreed. The offer is conditional on admission to trading on AIM, expected at 8:00 a.m. on 30 April 2026, and will not be completed without the concurrent institutional placing. Gross proceeds will be used to subscribe for US$31 million of new Preferred equity in the Villeta green fertiliser project and to provide working capital for ATOME's pipeline of projects.

Equity Agreements and FID for Villeta Project

ATOME PLC (AIM:ATOM) has signed definitive equity agreements for the US$665 million Villeta Project, a 260,000 tonne-per-year low-carbon green fertiliser plant in Villeta, Paraguay, and declared Final Investment Decision (FID), subject to shareholder approval. The company has arranged all debt and equity financing for the project, including US$245 million equity and US$420 million debt, and intends to raise approximately £23.5 million through a Placing and Subscription, plus up to £0.5 million via a Retail Offer. ATOME will invest US$31 million in new Preferred Shares in the project, in addition to a US$60 million contingent carried interest. The project features a 10-year offtake agreement with Yara International for 100% of production and a US$465 million EPC contract with Casale. Initial production is projected to commence in August 2029, with full production by or before October 2029.

Atomic Submits Lisbon Valley East Drilling Notice of Intent Update

Atomic Minerals Corporation announced an update on its drilling Notice of Intent at its 1,516.5 acre (614 hectare) South Lisbon Valley East property. The property is located approximately 35 kilometres NE of Monticello, Utah, in the Colorado Plateau. The announcement provides details about the location and size of the SLVE property. This update is relevant to investors as it signals ongoing exploration activities by the company.