Centaurus Metals boss Darren Gordon says the Brazil-focused iron ore explorer will look to use the experience of its new strategic investor as it seeks to move into production.

Centaurus shares rocketed up 2.5¢ to 10.5¢ yesterday after Atlas Iron said it would invest $18.66 million at 8.8¢ a share to take a 19.9 per cent stake in Centaurus.