Record Production and Shipments
Piedmont achieved record production with nearly 51,000 tons produced in Q4 2024 and over 190,000 tons for the full year. Shipments reached approximately 55,700 dry metric tons for the quarter, setting a quarterly record.
Cost Savings and Merger Announcement
The company successfully reduced corporate expenses as part of a 2024 cost savings plan, achieving $14 million in annual run rate cost savings. Additionally, a merger with Sayona Mining was announced, which is expected to realize synergies of $15 million to $20 million annually.
Strong Price Realizations
Despite a challenging market, Piedmont achieved strong price realizations with an average realized price per metric ton of $909 on an SC6 equivalent basis.
Permitting Progress
Significant progress in permitting was made for the Carolina Lithium project, and the Ewoyaa Lithium Project received a Mine Operating Permit from the Minerals Commission of Ghana.