Belmont, North Carolina, April 30, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2025 results after the Nasdaq close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada). Access to the call is available via webcast or direct dial. A link to the webcast and direct dial numbers are provided below.
Event Title: Q1 2025 Piedmont Lithium Earnings Call Event Date: May 7, 2025 Start Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada)
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Piedmont shipped approximately 27,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate in Q1’25
Piedmont is targeting shipments of 113,000 dmt to 130,000 dmt for 2025
NAL achieved quarterly production of 43,261 dmt
Recoveries remain high and set new record in March; mill utilization impacted by weather-related downtime
Belmont, North Carolina, April 30, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that it shipped approximately 27,000 dry metric tons (“dmt”) of spodumene concentrate in Q1’25. NAL, North America’s largest producing spodumene mine, is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining Limited (75%) (ASX: SYA).
In Q1’25, NAL produced 43,261 dmt and sold approximately 27,000 dmt. All tons sold by NAL were sold to Piedmont under the Company’s offtake agreement and then shipped to Piedmont’s customers.
Quarterly production at NAL declined by 15% in Q1’25 compared to the prior quarter but production remains on track to achieve Sayona Mining’s fiscal year 2025 production guidance of 190,000 – 210,000 dmt[2]. Lithium recovery remained high at 69% and set a new record of 72% in March, while mill utilization declined due the combination of unplanned, weather-related downtime and a 5-day scheduled shutdown. The crushed ore dome mitigated the impact of the weather-related downtime and additional mobile crushing capacity has been brought on site to lessen the impact of weather on a go-forward basis.
“While NAL operated under challenging conditions to begin 2025 and produced fewer tons than anticipated, adjustments implemented since the restart of production have improved operational resilience. These steps give us confidence in our ability to improve performance and reduce weather-related disruptions in the future,” said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium.
NAL CONCENTRATE PRODUCTION
1. All references to information about or related to NAL are from the March 2025 Quarterly Activities Report filed with the ASX by Sayona Mining Limited on April 28, 2025. 2. See FY24 Full Year Results Announcement filed with the ASX by Sayona Mining on August 30, 2024.
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
Piedmont’s public disclosures are governed by the U.S. Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including Regulation S-K 1300 thereunder, whereas NAL discloses estimates of “measured,” “indicated,” and “inferred” mineral resources as such terms are used in the JORC Code and Canada’s National Instrument 43-101. Although S-K 1300, the JORC Code, and NI 43-101 have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, they at times embody different approaches or definitions. Consequently, investors are cautioned that public disclosures by NAL prepared in accordance with the JORC Code or NI 43-101 may not be comparable to similar information made public by companies, including Piedmont, subject to S-K 1300 and the other reporting and disclosure requirements under the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
The statements in the link below were prepared by, and made by, Sayona Mining. The following disclosures are not statements of Piedmont and have not been independently verified by Piedmont. NAL is not subject to U.S. reporting requirements or obligations, and investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these statements. Sayona Mining’s original announcements can be found here: https://www.asx.com.au/markets/company/sya
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding exploration, development, construction, and production activities of Sayona Mining, Atlantic Lithium, and Piedmont; current plans for Piedmont’s mineral and chemical processing projects; Piedmont’s potential acquisition of an ownership interest in Ewoyaa; and strategy. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: (i) that Piedmont, Sayona Mining, or Atlantic Lithium may be unable to commercially extract mineral deposits, (ii) that Piedmont’s, Sayona Mining’s, or Atlantic Lithium’s properties may not contain expected reserves, (iii) risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing, and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather, or geologically related conditions), (iv) uncertainty about Piedmont’s ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan, (v) Piedmont’s ability to hire and retain required personnel, (vi) changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products, (vii) changes in technology or the development of substitute products, (viii) the uncertainties inherent in exploratory, developmental, and production activities, including risks relating to permitting, zoning, and regulatory delays related to our projects as well as the projects of our partners in Quebec and Ghana, (ix) uncertainties inherent in the estimation of lithium resources, (x) risks related to competition, (xi) risks related to the information, data, and projections related to Sayona Mining or Atlantic Lithium, (xii) occurrences and outcomes of claims, litigation, and regulatory actions, investigations, and proceedings, (xiii) risks regarding our ability to achieve profitability, enter into and deliver product under supply agreements on favorable terms, our ability to obtain sufficient financing to develop and construct our projects, our ability to comply with governmental regulations, and our ability to obtain necessary permits, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Australian Securities Exchange, including Piedmont’s most recent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are given only as of the date of this press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Piedmont disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Piedmont, except as required by applicable law, undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Piedmont, its financial or operating results or its securities.
This announcement has been authorized for release by the Company’s CEO, Keith Phillips.
Belmont, North Carolina, April 24, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, and Sayona Mining Limited (“Sayona”) provide an update in relation to the proposed merger between Piedmont and Sayona announced on November 19, 2024 (the “Transaction”) that will combine the two companies to create a leading lithium business.
Piedmont and Sayona entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the agreement and plan of merger governing the Transaction. The Amendment provides for, among other things, the following:
Sayona seeking Sayona shareholder approval for a reverse stock split to consolidate Sayona’s shares at a ratio of 1-for-150 and, subject to being approved by shareholders, the implementation of the consolidation prior to completion of the Transaction;
an updated exchange ratio of 3.5133 Sayona shares for each Piedmont Lithium ordinary share if the consolidation is approved by Sayona shareholders and effected prior to completion (compared to the previously announced exchange ratio of 527 Sayona shares for each Piedmont Lithium ordinary share to account for the 1-for-150 consolidation);
that each Sayona American Depository Share (“ADS”) issued in the Transaction will represent 1,500 Sayona shares pre-share consolidation or 10 Sayona shares post-share consolidation;
Sayona seeking Sayona shareholder approval to change the name of the combined company to Elevra Lithium Limited, the ticker symbol on the ASX to “ELV” and the ticker symbol for the ADSs on the Nasdaq to “ELVR”;
Sayona seeking ratification by Sayona’s shareholders of the issuance of 1.25 billion Sayona shares in the equity financing completed in November 2024 following the signing of the merger agreement for the Transaction; and
Sayona seeking the approval of Sayona’s shareholders to increase the total maximum aggregate Directors’ fees payable to Non-Executive Directors after completion of the Transaction to reflect the larger Board composition.
A link to the amended merger agreement can be found here.
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding exploration, development, construction, and production activities of Sayona Mining, Atlantic Lithium, and Piedmont; current plans for Piedmont’s mineral and chemical processing projects; Piedmont’s potential acquisition of an ownership interest in Ewoyaa; and strategy. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: (i) that Piedmont, Sayona Mining, or Atlantic Lithium may be unable to commercially extract mineral deposits, (ii) that Piedmont’s, Sayona Mining’s, or Atlantic Lithium’s properties may not contain expected reserves, (iii) risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing, and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather, or geologically related conditions), (iv) uncertainty about Piedmont’s ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan, (v) Piedmont’s ability to hire and retain required personnel, (vi) changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products, (vii) changes in technology or the development of substitute products, (viii) the uncertainties inherent in exploratory, developmental, and production activities, including risks relating to permitting, zoning, and regulatory delays related to our projects as well as the projects of our partners in Quebec and Ghana, (ix) uncertainties inherent in the estimation of lithium resources, (x) risks related to competition, (xi) risks related to the information, data, and projections related to Sayona Mining or Atlantic Lithium, (xii) occurrences and outcomes of claims, litigation, and regulatory actions, investigations, and proceedings, (xiii) risks regarding our ability to achieve profitability, enter into and deliver product under supply agreements on favorable terms, our ability to obtain sufficient financing to develop and construct our projects, our ability to comply with governmental regulations, and our ability to obtain necessary permits, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Australian Securities Exchange, including Piedmont’s most recent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are given only as of the date of this press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Piedmont disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Piedmont, except as required by applicable law, undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Piedmont, its financial or operating results or its securities.
This announcement has been authorized for release by the Company’s CEO, Keith Phillips.
Key regulatory approvals received in the United States and Canada
Reverse stock split ratio determined at 1-for-150 Sayona shares pending shareholder approval
American Depository Shares (“ADS”) will be issued at a ratio of 1-for-10
Belmont, North Carolina, April 24, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, and Sayona Mining Limited (“Sayona”) provide an update in relation to the proposed merger between Piedmont and Sayona announced on November 19, 2024 (the “Transaction”) that will combine the two companies to create a leading lithium business to be named Elevra Lithium Limited (“Elevra”), subject to shareholder approval.
Since the Transaction announcement, significant progress has been made in preparing for the shareholder votes for both Piedmont and Sayona. Approval has been obtained for the Investment Canada Act (ICA) and the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has completed its review and advised that it will take no further action with respect to the Transaction.
Completion of the Transaction remains subject to approval by Piedmont and Sayona shareholders and other customary conditions for a transaction of this nature and is targeted to close in mid-2025. A disclosure document containing important information about the Transaction will be delivered to Piedmont shareholders and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in due course, likely in the first half of calendar 2025, prior to a Piedmont shareholder meeting to seek approval of the Transaction.
An Extraordinary General Meeting of Sayona shareholders is expected in the first half of calendar 2025 to seek, among other things, approval of:
the Transaction;
the conditional placement of Sayona shares to Resource Capital Fund VIII, L.P. to raise gross proceeds of approximately A$69 million (~US$43 million) following completion of the Transaction;
the change of name to Elevra Lithium Limited; and
a reverse stock split (commonly referred to as a share consolidation) of Sayona shares at a conversion ratio of 1-for-150, where every 150 shares of Sayona held will be converted into 1 Sayona share.
The reverse stock split follows a review of Sayona’s issued share capital and, if approved by Sayona shareholders, will result in a reduction of shares on issue and a proportionally higher share price which we believe will be more attractive to a broader set of investors. The reverse stock split should not impact the value of your holding, and an example of the proposed reverse stock split can be found at the end of this release.
Upon completion of the Transaction, each Piedmont Lithium Chess Depository Interest (“CDI”) will be converted into 5.27 Sayona ordinary shares or 0.0351 Sayona ordinary shares if the reverse stock split is completed prior to the Transaction. Each share of Piedmont Lithium common stock will be converted into 527 Sayona ordinary shares or 3.51 Sayona ordinary shares if the reverse stock split is completed prior to the Transaction. In addition to the 1-for-150 ratio, the proposed listing of Sayona American Depository Shares (“ADS”) on the Nasdaq will be issued at a ratio of 1-for-10 post the reverse stock split.
“We are pleased to announce that we have received the necessary regulatory approvals for the Transaction, a significant milestone that reflects the important strategic alignment between Piedmont and Sayona. Elevra Lithium will be exceptionally well-positioned to serve the growing need for lithium resources and we are excited about the long-term growth and success that this combination will drive,” said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium.
Illustrative Example of the Proposed Reverse Stock Split
Proposed Reverse Stock Split
Before Reverse Split
After Reverse Split
Reverse Split Ratio
1-for-150
Number of Sayona Shares Held
150,000
1,000
= 150,000 / 150
Share Price (A$)
0.018
2.700
= 0.018 x 150
Value (A$)
2,700
2,700
Piedmont Lithium Chess Depository Interests
Number of Piedmont Shares Held Prior to Transaction
1
Transaction Exchange Ratio
5.27-for-1
Number of Sayona Shares Held Post Transaction
5.27
= 1 x 5.27
Reverse Stock Split Ratio
1-for-150
Number of Sayona Shares Held After Reverse Stock Split
0.0351
= 5.27 / 150
Piedmont Lithium Common Stock (Nasdaq)
Number of Piedmont Shares Held Prior to Transaction
1
Transaction Exchange Ratio
527-for-1
Number of Sayona Shares Held Post Transaction
527
= 1 x 527
Reverse Stock Split Ratio
1-for-150
Number of Sayona Shares Held After Reverse Stock Split
3.51
= 527 / 150
ADS Issuance Ratio
1-for-10
Number of Sayona ADSs Held After Reverse Stock Split
0.351
= 3.51 / 10
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding exploration, development, construction, and production activities of Sayona Mining, Atlantic Lithium, and Piedmont; current plans for Piedmont’s mineral and chemical processing projects; Piedmont’s potential acquisition of an ownership interest in Ewoyaa; and strategy. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: (i) that Piedmont, Sayona Mining, or Atlantic Lithium may be unable to commercially extract mineral deposits, (ii) that Piedmont’s, Sayona Mining’s, or Atlantic Lithium’s properties may not contain expected reserves, (iii) risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing, and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather, or geologically related conditions), (iv) uncertainty about Piedmont’s ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan, (v) Piedmont’s ability to hire and retain required personnel, (vi) changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products, (vii) changes in technology or the development of substitute products, (viii) the uncertainties inherent in exploratory, developmental, and production activities, including risks relating to permitting, zoning, and regulatory delays related to our projects as well as the projects of our partners in Quebec and Ghana, (ix) uncertainties inherent in the estimation of lithium resources, (x) risks related to competition, (xi) risks related to the information, data, and projections related to Sayona Mining or Atlantic Lithium, (xii) occurrences and outcomes of claims, litigation, and regulatory actions, investigations, and proceedings, (xiii) risks regarding our ability to achieve profitability, enter into and deliver product under supply agreements on favorable terms, our ability to obtain sufficient financing to develop and construct our projects, our ability to comply with governmental regulations, and our ability to obtain necessary permits, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Australian Securities Exchange, including Piedmont’s most recent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are given only as of the date of this press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Piedmont disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Piedmont, except as required by applicable law, undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Piedmont, its financial or operating results or its securities.
This announcement has been authorized for release by the Company’s CEO, Keith Phillips.
Belmont, North Carolina, April 23, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, announced the final results received from the North American Lithium (“NAL”) 2024 drilling program. NAL is North America’s largest producing spodumene mine and is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining Limited (75%) (ASX: SYA). The 2024 drilling program was launched in February 2024 and concluded in December 2024. The program focused on the strategic objectives of enhancing the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) and identifying additional mineralization which may lead to an increase of the MRE.
Piedmont and Sayona will incorporate the latest drill results into an updated MRE, aiming to upgrade resource classification and increase overall resource tonnage. These results also reinforce the potential for expanding production at NAL. At the same time, they support improved mine planning to maximize project value and efficient resource development.
“The positive drilling outcomes support our plans for a potential brownfield expansion at NAL, aiming to increase production capacity to meet the growing global demand for lithium with resources produced in North America,” said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium. “These developments reinforce our commitment to advancing NAL as a cornerstone asset in our portfolio and contribute to our vision of becoming a leading supplier of lithium products critical to the energy transition.”
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors
Piedmont’s public disclosures are governed by the U.S. Exchange Act of 1934, including Regulation S-K 1300 thereunder, whereas Sayona discloses estimates of “measured,” “indicated,” and “inferred” mineral resources as such terms are used in the JORC Code and Canada’s National Instrument 43-101. Although S-K 1300, the JORC Code, and NI 43-101 have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, they at times embody different approaches or definitions. Consequently, investors are cautioned that public disclosures by Sayona prepared in accordance with the JORC Code or NI 43-101 may not be comparable to similar information made public by companies, including Piedmont, subject to S-K 1300 and the other reporting and disclosure requirements under the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
The statements in the link below were prepared by, and made by, Sayona Mining. Such statements are not statements of Piedmont and have not been independently verified by Piedmont. Sayona Mining is not subject to U.S. reporting requirements or obligations, and investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these statements. Sayona Mining’s original announcements can be found here.
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding exploration, development, construction, and production activities of Sayona Mining, Atlantic Lithium, and Piedmont; current plans for Piedmont’s mineral and chemical processing projects; Piedmont’s potential acquisition of an ownership interest in Ewoyaa; and strategy. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: (i) that Piedmont, Sayona Mining, or Atlantic Lithium may be unable to commercially extract mineral deposits, (ii) that Piedmont’s, Sayona Mining’s, or Atlantic Lithium’s properties may not contain expected reserves, (iii) risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing, and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather, or geologically related conditions), (iv) uncertainty about Piedmont’s ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan, (v) Piedmont’s ability to hire and retain required personnel, (vi) changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products, (vii) changes in technology or the development of substitute products, (viii) the uncertainties inherent in exploratory, developmental, and production activities, including risks relating to permitting, zoning, and regulatory delays related to our projects as well as the projects of our partners in Quebec and Ghana, (ix) uncertainties inherent in the estimation of lithium resources, (x) risks related to competition, (xi) risks related to the information, data, and projections related to Sayona Mining or Atlantic Lithium, (xii) occurrences and outcomes of claims, litigation, and regulatory actions, investigations, and proceedings, (xiii) risks regarding our ability to achieve profitability, enter into and deliver product under supply agreements on favorable terms, our ability to obtain sufficient financing to develop and construct our projects, our ability to comply with governmental regulations, and our ability to obtain necessary permits, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Australian Securities Exchange, including Piedmont’s most recent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are given only as of the date of this press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Piedmont disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Piedmont, except as required by applicable law, undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Piedmont, its financial or operating results or its securities.
Combined business to be renamed Elevra Lithium upon merger completion
Elevra Lithium Board of Directors nominees named with four members from each standalone business selected
Belmont, North Carolina, April 10, 2025 – Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, and Sayona Mining Limited (“Sayona”) provide an update in relation to the proposed merger between Piedmont and Sayona announced on November 19, 2024 (the “Transaction”) that will combine the two companies to create a leading lithium business.
Upon completion of the transaction and subject to Sayona shareholder approval, the name of the combined business will be changed to Elevra Lithium. Further details on the name, brand and logo will be provided closer to the Transaction completion.
Each of Piedmont and Sayona’s Board of Directors have now selected their respective nominees to the Board of Directors of Elevra Lithium to be effective as of the closing of the Transaction. The Board of Directors of Elevra Lithium will consist of four Piedmont nominees from Piedmont’s current Board of Directors (including the Chair designate of Elevra Lithium) and four Sayona nominees from Sayona’s current Board of Directors (including the current Managing Director and CEO of Sayona) as of the closing and will be comprised of the following individuals:
Piedmont Nominees
Sayona Nominees
Dawne Hickton – Chair
Lucas Dow – Managing Director and CEO
Christina Alvord
James Brown
Jeff Armstrong
Allan Buckler
Jorge M. Beristain
Laurie Lefcourt
Paul Crawford and Philip Lucas from Sayona’s Board of Directors and Michael Bless and Claude Demby from Piedmont’s Board of Directors will retire as directors upon closing of the Transaction and will not join the Board of Directors of Elevra Lithium. As previously announced, Keith Phillips will retire as CEO and Director of Piedmont and will become a Strategic Advisor to Elevra Lithium for a transition period following the close of the Transaction.
Elevra Lithium Chair designate Dawne Hickton commented, “I am honored to have been selected as Chair-designate for Elevra Lithium, and we are pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the merged company. The skills and experience of this remarkable group of people will be a significant factor in the future success of the combined business. I look forward to building a strong connection and leveraging our collective skills and experience to work with Elevra Lithium’s management team to devise, and deliver against, the strategy for what will become one of the world’s leading lithium companies. I would like to thank Michael Bless and Claude Demby for their outstanding contributions to Piedmont and Keith Phillips for his service as Piedmont’s CEO for the past eight years. I would also like to acknowledge Jeff Armstrong’s strong Board leadership of Piedmont for the past four years and look forward to his continued guidance as an ongoing non-executive Director of Elevra Lithium.”
“We are working closely on integration planning with our partners at Sayona, and I am excited about the new company that will emerge from this merger. I am very pleased with the strong and talented Board that will lead the new combined business, combining highly relevant mining and operations experience with a strong emphasis on corporate governance under Dawne’s leadership,” said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium.
Completion of the Transaction is targeted to close in mid-2025 and remains subject to approval by Piedmont and Sayona shareholders, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions for a transaction of this nature. A disclosure document containing important information about the Transaction will be delivered to Piedmont shareholders and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in due course, likely in the first half of calendar 2025.
About Piedmont
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) is developing a world-class, multi-asset, integrated lithium business focused on enabling the transition to a net zero world and the creation of a clean energy economy in North America. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of or as described in securities legislation in the United States and Australia, including statements regarding exploration, development, construction, and production activities of Sayona Mining, Atlantic Lithium, and Piedmont; current plans for Piedmont’s mineral and chemical processing projects; Piedmont’s potential acquisition of an ownership interest in Ewoyaa; and strategy. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial and known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other risk factors, many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual timing of events, results, performance, or achievements and other factors to be materially different from the future timing of events, results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others: (i) that Piedmont, Sayona Mining, or Atlantic Lithium may be unable to commercially extract mineral deposits, (ii) that Piedmont’s, Sayona Mining’s, or Atlantic Lithium’s properties may not contain expected reserves, (iii) risks and hazards inherent in the mining business (including risks inherent in exploring, developing, constructing, and operating mining projects, environmental hazards, industrial accidents, weather, or geologically related conditions), (iv) uncertainty about Piedmont’s ability to obtain required capital to execute its business plan, (v) Piedmont’s ability to hire and retain required personnel, (vi) changes in the market prices of lithium and lithium products, (vii) changes in technology or the development of substitute products, (viii) the uncertainties inherent in exploratory, developmental, and production activities, including risks relating to permitting, zoning, and regulatory delays related to our projects as well as the projects of our partners in Quebec and Ghana, (ix) uncertainties inherent in the estimation of lithium resources, (x) risks related to competition, (xi) risks related to the information, data, and projections related to Sayona Mining or Atlantic Lithium, (xii) occurrences and outcomes of claims, litigation, and regulatory actions, investigations, and proceedings, (xiii) risks regarding our ability to achieve profitability, enter into and deliver product under supply agreements on favorable terms, our ability to obtain sufficient financing to develop and construct our projects, our ability to comply with governmental regulations, and our ability to obtain necessary permits, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) other uncertainties and risk factors set out in filings made from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Australian Securities Exchange, including Piedmont’s most recent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates are given only as of the date of this press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Piedmont disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly such forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, Piedmont, except as required by applicable law, undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of Piedmont, its financial or operating results or its securities.
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