Record Shipments and Revenue
Piedmont Lithium shipped approximately 55,700 dry metric tons in Q4, setting a quarterly record. The company also achieved a record for the full year with 117,000 dry metric tons shipped. Revenue for the quarter was $45.6 million, an increase from $27.7 million in the previous quarter.
Cost Reduction Success
The company successfully implemented a 2024 cost savings plan, achieving $14 million in annual run rate cost savings, surpassing the initial target of $10 million.
Strong Operational Performance
North American Lithium (NAL) achieved strong production metrics with nearly 51,000 tons produced in Q4 2024 and over 190,000 tons produced for the full year. Unit costs per ton declined by nearly 20% from the start of the year.
Permitting Progress
Piedmont received a Mine Operating Permit for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project from the Minerals Commission of Ghana, pending parliamentary ratification. The state mining permit for Carolina Lithium was also received, with optimism for air and water permits in 2025.
Merger with Sayona Mining
Piedmont announced a merger with Sayona Mining to create the largest current lithium producer in North America. The merger is expected to bring annual synergies of $15 million to $20 million.