Piedmont Lithium Reports Q2 2025 Results

  • Piedmont recorded shipments of approximately 20,200 dmt of spodumene concentrate and recorded revenue of $11.9 million in Q2’25
  • NAL produced 58,533 dmt and recorded 93% mill utilization and 73% lithium recovery in Q2’25
  • Piedmont had $56.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025
  • Piedmont adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders related to the proposed merger with Sayona Mining to August 11, 2025 to allow additional time for shareholders to vote

BELMONT, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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, today reported its second quarter 2025 financial results.

Piedmont shipped approximately 20,200 dry metric tons (“dmt”) of spodumene concentrate (~5.3% Li2O) and recognized $11.9 million in revenue in Q2’25. The Company’s realized price per dmt was $587 in Q2’25. Piedmont expects to ship approximately 113,000 to 125,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate in 20251. Planned production at North American Lithium (“NAL”) supports the Company’s 2025 shipment guidance.

NAL achieved a new quarterly production record of 58,533 dmt of spodumene concentrate in Q2’25, with lithium recovery averaging 73% and mill utilization of 93% – both representing new performance records since the restart of operations in 2023. Unit operating costs improved to A$1,232 (US$791) per dmt sold, declining 10% quarter-over-quarter with the increase in production and operating efficiencies.2

At our joint venture Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa”), revised terms of the Mining Lease are being negotiated by Ghana’s Cabinet ahead of being presented for review by Parliament. Development of the project remains subject to the outcome of the mining lease ratification, additional regulatory approvals, prevailing market conditions, and project financing.

As of June 30, 2025, Piedmont reported cash and cash equivalents of $56.1 million. The Company remains focused on disciplined capital allocation in response to current lithium market conditions. At the Carolina Lithium Project, Piedmont adjusted near-term land acquisitions to conserve capital while continuing to advance critical permits, including the project’s air permit application and North Carolina General Stormwater permit.

With respect to the proposed merger with Sayona Mining, Piedmont adjourned its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) to August 11, 2025 in order to provide shareholders additional time to vote on the transaction.

“NAL continued to demonstrate strong operational performance in the second quarter amidst a challenging lithium market,” said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium. “NAL achieved record lithium recovery and mill utilization rates, resulting in record quarterly production and sales, which include over 20,000 tons delivered to and sold by Piedmont. As we approach our Special Meeting on August 11, we encourage all shareholders to vote on the proposed merger with Sayona Mining, which we believe is a strategic step toward enhancing long-term value.”

1 The timing of shipments is subject to shipping logistics, port and weather conditions, and customer requirements.

2 See Sayona Mining Quarterly Activities Report filed with the ASX on July 30, 2025.

Proposed Merger of Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining

Piedmont Lithium and Sayona signed a definitive merger agreement on November 19, 2024 to combine the two companies (the “Merger”) to create a leading North American lithium business.

Piedmont convened a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) on Thursday, July 31, 2025 for shareholders to vote on the Merger. At the time of the Special Meeting, a total of 41.52% of the common stock outstanding and entitled to vote were present at the Special Meeting which fell short of the requirement for a majority of shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote to reach a quorum and approve the Merger. At the time of the Special Meeting, 97.86% of the votes cast were in favor of the Merger.

The Company adjourned the Special Meeting until Monday, August 11, 2025 to provide additional time for shareholders to participate in the vote. Piedmont remains committed to pursuing the Merger and strongly encourages all shareholders to vote.

Sayona also held an Extraordinary General Meeting (the “Sayona EGM”) for Sayona shareholders to vote on the Merger on July 30, 2025. Sayona shareholders voted to approve the Merger at the Sayona EGM with 97.34% of votes cast in favor.

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

All references to dmt in this release relate to spodumene concentrate.

 

 

Units

 

Q2’25

 

Q1’25

 

Q2’24

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concentrate shipped

dmt thousands

 

20.2

 

 

27.0

 

 

14.0

 

 

Revenue

$ millions

 

11.9

 

 

20.0

 

 

13.2

 

 

Realized price(1)

$/dmt

 

587

 

 

741

 

 

945

 

 

Li2O content(2)

%

 

5.3

 

 

5.4

 

 

5.5

 

 

Realized cost of sales(3)

$/dmt

 

668

 

 

736

 

 

900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

$ millions

 

(1.6

)

 

0.1

 

 

0.6

 

 

Gross profit margin

%

 

(13.8

)

 

0.7

 

 

4.7

 

 

Net loss

$ millions

 

(9.7

)

 

(15.6

)

 

(13.3

)

 

Diluted EPS

$

 

(0.44

)

 

(0.71

)

 

(0.69

)

 

Adjusted net loss(4)

$ millions

 

(7.7

)

 

(10.1

)

 

(12.7

)

 

Adjusted diluted EPS(4)

$

 

(0.35

)

 

(0.46

)

 

(0.65

)

 

Adjusted EBITDA(4)

$ millions

 

(7.7

)

 

(10.1

)

 

(13.2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents(5)

$ millions

 

56.1

 

 

65.4

 

 

59.0

 

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(1) Realized price is the average estimated price, net of certain distribution and other fees, which includes reference pricing data up to the respective period end and is subject to final adjustment. The final adjusted price may be higher or lower than the estimated average realized price based on future price movements.

(2) Weighted average Li2O content for shipments made during the respective period.

(3) Realized cost of sales is the average cost of sales including Piedmont’s offtake pricing agreement with Sayona Quebec Inc. (“Sayona Quebec”) for the purchase of spodumene concentrate at a market price subject to a floor of $500 per dmt and a ceiling of $900 per dmt, adjusted for product grade, freight, and insurance.

(4) See non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.

(5) Cash and cash equivalents are reported as of the end of the period.

Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights

Piedmont Lithium

  • Shipped approximately 20,200 dmt (~5.3% Li2O) of spodumene concentrate from NAL to customers in Q2’25 and recognized $11.9 million in revenue with an average realized sales price of $587 per dmt. On an SC6 equivalent basis, our realized price per metric ton was $668.
  • Piedmont remains committed to pursuing the proposed merger with Sayona Mining and adjourned the Special Meeting on July 31, 2025 to August 11, 2025 to allow stockholders additional time to vote their shares. At the original time of the meeting, 97.86% of the votes cast were in favor of the transaction with 41.52% of the common stock outstanding and entitled to vote represented. For the merger proposal to pass, Piedmont requires a quorum of more than 50% of the shares of common stock outstanding to vote in favor.
  • In April 2025, Piedmont announced key regulatory approvals for the merger were received in the United States and Canada.
  • In April 2025, Piedmont announced the signing of a revised merger agreement with Sayona which incorporated, among other things, an updated exchange ratio to incorporate the terms of a proposed reverse stock split to be undertaken by Sayona as part of the merger, subject to Sayona shareholder approval.

North American Lithium (Quebec, Canada)

  • In Q2’25, NAL achieved quarterly production of 58,533 dmt and shipped approximately 67,000 dmt, with approximately 20,200 dmt sold to Piedmont.
  • Production increased approximately 35% compared to the prior quarter and saw the benefit from new quarterly records for lithium recoveries (73%) and mill utilization (93%).
  • In April 2025, the final results from the 2024 NAL drilling program were released. The results reinforce the potential for a future expansion at NAL and will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
  • Concentrate shipped by Piedmont and produced and shipped by NAL:

 

 

Share

 

Units

 

Q2’25

 

Q1’25

 

Q2’24

Piedmont Lithium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concentrate shipped

100%

 

dmt thousands

 

20.2

 

27.0

 

14.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North American Lithium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concentrate produced

100%(1)

 

dmt thousands

 

58.5

 

43.3

 

49.7

 

Concentrate shipped

100%(2)

 

dmt thousands

 

67.0

 

27.0

 

27.7

____________________________________________

(1) Concentrate produced represents 100% of NAL’s production.

(2) Concentrate shipped represents 100% of NAL’s shipments, inclusive of shipments to Piedmont.

Note: The table above reports quarterly and year-to-date information in accordance with Piedmont’s fiscal year reporting, which is on a calendar-year basis. Concentrate produced and concentrate shipped (above) are reported in the periods in which activities occurred. For financial statement purposes, Piedmont reports income (loss) from its 25% ownership in Sayona Quebec, which includes NAL, on a one-quarter lag.

Ewoyaa Lithium Project (Ghana)

  • In June 2025, our joint venture partner Atlantic Lithium announced changes to its corporate leadership team and other initiatives focused on cost-cutting. As part of the initiatives, day-to-day management of Atlantic Lithium was consolidated under Chief Executive Officer Keith Mueller.
  • In July 2025, Atlantic Lithium provided an update related to ongoing negotiations related to the Mining Lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project. The update noted that Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources confirmed that revised terms of the Mining Lease were being negotiated in light of the lithium price environment.

Carolina Lithium (North Carolina)

  • Piedmont continues to pursue an air permit application currently under review by North Carolina’s Division of Air Quality, which would allow for up to 60,000 tons per year of lithium hydroxide production at Carolina Lithium, and a North Carolina General Stormwater permit.

2025 Outlook

 

Units

 

H1’25

 

Q3’25

 

Q4’25

 

FY25

Shipments

dmt thousands

 

47

 

23 — 27

 

43 — 50

 

113 — 125

Capital expenditures

$ millions

 

2

 

0 — 1

 

0 — 2

 

3 — 5

Investments in and advances to affiliates

$ millions

 

7

 

3 — 5

 

3 — 6

 

13 — 18

Under our offtake agreement with Sayona Quebec, Piedmont has the right to purchase the greater of 50% of production or 113,000 dmt per year. Based on the production projection, customer requirements, and per the Company’s offtake agreement, Piedmont currently expects to ship 23,000 to 27,000 dmt in Q3’25 and approximately 113,000 to 125,000 dmt in full-year 2025. Piedmont and Sayona Mining are continuing to explore commingling shipments to achieve material transport cost savings and improve profitability.

We expect to spend less than $1 million in capital expenditures in Q3’25, the majority of which relate to permitting efforts at Carolina Lithium. Investments in and advances to affiliates reflect cash contributions to Sayona Quebec and advances to Atlantic Lithium for the Ewoyaa Lithium project. Against the backdrop of a challenging lithium price environment, we increased our outlook for full year cash contributions but continue to maintain operational discipline at NAL and progress approvals at Ewoyaa. Despite the increased outlook, we expect payments to affiliates to substantially reduce in 2025 compared to 2024. Our outlook for forecasted capital expenditures and investments in and advances to affiliates is subject to market conditions.

Safety and Sustainability

The Company continued policy development and training to support the long-term objective of establishing a robust safety and health management system. Employee engagement in safety events remained strong and identification and reporting of hazards, unsafe acts, conditions, and safety observations, and near misses continued to improve.

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, NAL. 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. NAL’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.

 

PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Revenue

 

$

11,857

 

 

$

13,227

 

 

$

31,853

 

 

$

26,628

 

Costs of sales

 

 

13,489

 

 

 

12,601

 

 

 

33,351

 

 

 

25,311

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

(1,632

)

 

 

626

 

 

 

(1,498

)

 

 

1,317

 

Exploration costs

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

62

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

6,425

 

 

 

9,016

 

 

 

13,196

 

 

 

17,110

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

6,425

 

 

 

9,025

 

 

 

13,196

 

 

 

17,172

 

Loss from equity method investments

 

 

(1,139

)

 

 

(4,910

)

 

 

(6,074

)

 

 

(10,350

)

Restructuring charges

 

 

(401

)

 

 

(314

)

 

 

(684

)

 

 

(2,094

)

Loss from operations

 

 

(9,597

)

 

 

(13,623

)

 

 

(21,452

)

 

 

(28,299

)

Interest income

 

 

537

 

 

 

653

 

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

1,480

 

Interest expense

 

 

(532

)

 

 

(76

)

 

 

(1,092

)

 

 

(298

)

Gain on derivative contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on sale of equity method investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,886

)

Other (loss) income

 

 

(146

)

 

 

(288

)

 

 

(4,061

)

 

 

965

 

Total other (expense) income

 

 

(141

)

 

 

289

 

 

 

(3,917

)

 

 

(11,739

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(9,738

)

 

 

(13,334

)

 

 

(25,369

)

 

 

(40,038

)

Income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,095

)

Net loss

 

$

(9,738

)

 

$

(13,332

)

 

$

(25,369

)

 

$

(36,943

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share

 

$

(0.44

)

 

$

(0.69

)

 

$

(1.16

)

 

$

(1.91

)

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 

 

21,945

 

 

 

19,370

 

 

 

21,942

 

 

 

19,348

 

 

PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

 

 

June 30,
2025

 

December 31,
2024

Assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

56,074

 

 

$

87,840

 

Accounts receivable

 

4,100

 

 

 

5,613

 

Other current assets

 

5,155

 

 

 

9,186

 

Total current assets

 

65,329

 

 

 

102,639

 

Property, plant and mine development, net

 

135,722

 

 

 

134,544

 

Advances to affiliates

 

41,990

 

 

 

39,548

 

Other non-current assets

 

1,392

 

 

 

1,519

 

Equity method investments

 

74,113

 

 

 

71,635

 

Total assets

$

318,546

 

 

$

349,885

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

1,144

 

 

$

5,239

 

Accrued expenses

 

2,670

 

 

 

4,313

 

Payables to affiliates

 

5,131

 

 

 

6,719

 

Current debt obligations

 

26,337

 

 

 

26,472

 

Other current liabilities

 

833

 

 

 

3,363

 

Total current liabilities

 

36,115

 

 

 

46,106

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

2,959

 

 

 

3,652

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

769

 

 

 

863

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

1,054

 

 

 

1,017

 

Total liabilities

 

40,897

 

 

 

51,638

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Common stock; $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 21,946,069 and 21,825,465 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

499,226

 

 

 

497,878

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(216,974

)

 

 

(191,605

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(4,605

)

 

 

(8,028

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

277,649

 

 

 

298,247

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

318,546

 

 

$

349,885

 

 

PIEDMONT LITHIUM INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

2025

 

 

 

2024

 

Net loss

$

(25,369

)

 

$

(36,943

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,873

 

 

 

4,640

 

Loss from equity method investments

 

6,074

 

 

 

10,350

 

Loss on sale of equity method investments

 

 

 

 

13,886

 

Loss (gain) on equity securities

 

3,944

 

 

 

(1,594

)

Deferred taxes

 

 

 

 

(6,246

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

119

 

 

 

156

 

Noncash lease expense

 

85

 

 

 

532

 

Loss on sale of assets

 

212

 

 

 

656

 

Unrealized foreign currency translation gains

 

(318

)

 

 

(36

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,513

 

 

 

(12,725

)

Other assets

 

268

 

 

 

1,950

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

(82

)

 

 

(472

)

Accounts payable

 

(3,948

)

 

 

(25

)

Payables to affiliates

 

(1,588

)

 

 

(93

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

 

24,347

 

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

 

(4,111

)

 

 

(27,164

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(21,328

)

 

 

(28,781

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(1,646

)

 

 

(8,622

)

Advances to affiliates

 

(2,310

)

 

 

(8,226

)

Proceeds from sale of marketable securities

 

 

 

 

45

 

Proceeds from sale of shares in equity method investments

 

 

 

 

49,103

 

Additions to equity method investments

 

(5,129

)

 

 

(14,966

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(9,085

)

 

 

17,334

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Proceeds from Credit Facility

 

14,116

 

 

 

 

Settlements of Credit Facility

 

(14,116

)

 

 

 

Payments of debt obligations and insurance premiums financed

 

(828

)

 

 

(651

)

Payments to tax authorities for employee stock-based compensation

 

(525

)

 

 

(654

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(1,353

)

 

 

(1,305

)

Net decrease in cash

 

(31,766

)

 

 

(12,752

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

87,840

 

 

 

71,730

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

56,074

 

 

$

58,978

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented do not have any standard meaning prescribed by GAAP and may differ from similarly-titled measures used by other companies. We believe that these adjusted measures provide meaningful information to assist management, investors, and analysts in understanding our financial condition and the results of operations.

Contacts

Michael White
Chief Financial Officer

T: +1 713 878 9049

E: mwhite@piedmontlithium.com

John Koslow
Investor Relations

T: +1 980 701 9928

E: jkoslow@piedmontlithium.com

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