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Ewoyaa Lithium Project Receives Mine Operating Permit
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 the Minerals Commission of Ghana has issued a Mine Operating Permit to the joint venture Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or “Project”) in Ghana. Ewoyaa is being developed in partnership with Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic Lithium”) (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11). Receipt of the Mine Operating Permit marks an important milestone in achieving the regulatory approvals required to commence Project construction.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 9, 2024
Ewoyaa Lithium Project Receives EPA Permit
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has granted an environmental permit (“EPA Permit”) to the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana. The Ewoyaa Project is being developed in partnership with Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic Lithium) (AIM:ALL, ASX:A11). In August 2023, the Company announced that it exercised its option to acquire a 22.5% interest in Ewoyaa, subject to government approvals, as part of its staged investment agreement to earn a 50% equity interest in Atlantic Lithium’s Ghanaian lithium portfolio.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2024
Sayona Mining Announces Increase to Mineral Resource Estimate for North American Lithium
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 Sayona Mining Limited (“Sayona”) (ASX: SYA) reported a mineral resource update for North American Lithium in accordance with the JORC Code (2012). NAL is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona (75%).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · August 27, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Announces Q2’24 North American Lithium Operational Results
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 14,000 dry metric tons (“dmt”) of spodumene concentrate in Q2’24 as its jointly owned North American Lithium (“NAL”) achieved new quarterly production and operations records.1 NAL, North America’s largest-producing spodumene mine, is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining Limited (75%) (ASX: SYA). Per Piedmont’s NAL offtake agreement, the Company is targeting shipments of approximately 96,500 dmt of spodumene concentrate in H2’24 to support the full-year target of approximately 126,000 dmt, subject to shipping logistics, port and weather conditions, and customer requirements. Piedmont is prioritizing contract customer shipments as NAL nears the full run-rate production target of H2’24.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · July 25, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 the release of the Company’s 2023 Sustainability Report (“the Report”). The Report summarizes Piedmont’s environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) achievements as a development-stage company building a diverse, integrated portfolio of lithium projects.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2024
Piedmont Announces Upcoming Conference Participation
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 executive and senior leadership participation in the following upcoming industry conferences:
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · May 16, 2024
High-Grade Drill Results at North American Lithium
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 new and expanded high-grade lithium mineralization zones have been identified at North American Lithium (“NAL”) in Quebec. NAL is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining Limited (75%).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · May 15, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Announces Q1’24 North American Lithium Production Results
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or 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 15,500 dry metric tons (“dmt”) of spodumene concentrate in Q1’24 as North American Lithium (“NAL”) achieved new quarterly and monthly production records in its ongoing ramp up to steady-state operations. NAL is forecasted to achieve full run-rate production by H2’24.1 Based on this projection and per its offtake agreement, Piedmont expects to ship approximately 126,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate in 2024, weighted toward the second half of the year and with quarterly variations due to shipping logistics and customer requirements. The Company is prioritizing contract customer shipments to reduce reliance on volatile spot markets.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · April 30, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Sells Sayona Mining Shares
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced the sale of the shares it held in Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX: SYA).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · February 21, 2024
Piedmont Lithium to Release Fourth-Quarter & Full-Year 2023 Results on February 22, 2024
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that it will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings following the Nasdaq close on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Provides Corporate Update
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today provided an update on key business and portfolio activities.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · February 6, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Sells Portion of Atlantic Shares to Assore
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced an agreement to sell a portion of shares it holds in Atlantic Lithium (“Atlantic”) (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11) to Atlantic’s largest shareholder, Assore International Holdings (“Assore”).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2024
Piedmont Lithium Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced financial results for third quarter 2023.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · November 7, 2023
High-grade North American Lithium Drill Results Show Potential for Mineral Resource Upgrade
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that initial 2023 drill campaign results from the jointly owned North American Lithium (“NAL”) project have identified multiple, thick, high-grade spodumene-bearing pegmatites.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Updates Timing of Q3 Earnings Release
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that it will issue the release of its third quarter 2023 earnings at 7:00 AM Eastern Time (U.S. and Canada), prior to the Nasdaq open on Tuesday, November 7. The Company had previously announced that the earnings release would be issued on Monday, November 6, after the market close.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
Ghana Issues Mining Lease for Ewoyaa Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has granted a mining lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or the “Project”), which is being developed by Piedmont and its partner, Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic Lithium”).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2023
Ghana Sovereign Wealth Fund to Invest in Ewoyaa Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that the Minerals Income Investment Fund of Ghana (“MIIF”) has agreed to invest $27.9 million to acquire a 6% stake in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or the “Project”) and an additional $5 million in Piedmont partner Atlantic Lithium Limited (“Atlantic”) (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). MIIF’s project-level funding is expected to go directly toward Project development costs, with MIIF also contributing 6% of exploration and development costs within Atlantic’s Ghanaian portfolio on an ongoing basis.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · September 11, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Receives Partial Prepayment for Inaugural Shipment Under NAL Offtake Agreement
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global supplier of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced receipt of a $31.6 million partial prepayment for the sale of 15,000 dry metric tons (“dmt”) of 5.4% Li2O lithium concentrate on an FOB vessel basis (Incoterms 2020) to a major international trading company (“Buyer”). Vessel loading is scheduled for mid-September. The prepayment increased Piedmont’s cash position to approximately $100 million, reinforcing Piedmont’s strong balance sheet.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · August 29, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Plans Development Funding for Ewoyaa
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global producer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced the Company will increase its stake in Atlantic Lithium Limited’s (“Atlantic Lithium”) (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11) Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa” or the “Project”) as part of a staged investment agreement to earn a 50% equity interest in Atlantic Lithium’s Ghanaian lithium portfolio.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · August 17, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Announces First Commercial Shipments From North American Lithium
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company,”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), announced today the first commercial shipment of spodumene concentrate (“SC”) produced by North American Lithium (“NAL”), which is wholly owned by Sayona Quebec, a joint venture (the “JV”) between Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) (75%). NAL made the initial 20,500 metric ton shipment of spodumene concentrate via a trading company to international parties.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · August 2, 2023
Piedmont Lithium’s Tennessee Project Receives Final Permit Required to Advance to Construction
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), announced today that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a Conditional Major Non-Title V Construction and Air Permit (“Air Permit”) for the Company’s proposed Tennessee Lithium project in McMinn County, Tennessee. With receipt of the Air Permit for the planned 30,000 metric ton per year (“tpy”) lithium hydroxide manufacturing plant, Piedmont Lithium now holds all the material permits required to begin construction at Tennessee Lithium. The Air Permit issuance marks an important step in developing the approximately $800 million project, which will help significantly bolster the current U.S. lithium hydroxide production capacity of approximately 17,000 tpy.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · July 27, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Partners Release Technical Studies
Piedmont Lithium (the “Company,” “Piedmont,” “we”, “our” and “us”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that partners Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11) and Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) have released technical studies on the Ewoyaa Lithium Project (“Ewoyaa”) in Ghana and the producing North American Lithium project (“NAL”) in Quebec, respectively.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · June 30, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today released its inaugural sustainability report, Progressing with Purpose. The report affirms the Company’s commitment to being a responsible, respectful steward of the planet, people, and the communities where Piedmont plans to operate its wholly owned projects, Tennessee Lithium and Carolina Lithium.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · June 27, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Expands Senior Leadership
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced the strategic addition of two new senior leaders to support its global portfolio of projects. James Griffiths, a global industrials and corporate finance expert, has been named Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Treasury; Kara deBorde, an award-winning risk manager with broad-based leadership experience, has joined as Vice President of Risk Management.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · June 22, 2023
Piedmont Lithium to Participate in Upcoming Industry Conferences
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced senior leadership participation in the following upcoming industry conferences:
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2023
Piedmont Lithium and LG Chem Sign Equity Investment and Binding Offtake Agreements
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that it has signed agreements with LG Chem, Ltd. (“LG Chem”), under which LG Chem will make a $75 million equity investment in Piedmont (“Subscription Agreement”) and commit to the offtake of 200,000 metric tons of spodumene concentrate (“SC6”) from Piedmont’s jointly-owned North American Lithium (“NAL”) over a four-year term (“Offtake Agreement”).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · February 16, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Expands Board of Directors
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) has voted to increase the size of the Board from five to seven directors, adding two new directors, effective January 3, 2023. Christina Alvord and Michael Bless have been appointed to these positions, providing additional executive, operational, and strategic guidance to the Company as it advances in its mission to supply the U.S. with lithium hydroxide from a global portfolio of projects.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · January 4, 2023
Piedmont Lithium Amends Agreement With Tesla
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that it has amended its agreement with Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) to supply the U.S. automaker with spodumene concentrate (“SC6”) from North American Lithium (“NAL”).
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2023
North American Lithium Receives Remaining Permit Required to Restart Mining Operations
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that North American Lithium (“NAL”), an open pit mining and spodumene concentrate operation owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX:SYA) and 25% by Piedmont, was issued the last remaining permit required to restart operations at the Quebec site. Receipt of the key permit from Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans paves the way for an expected restart of spodumene concentrate production in H1 2023.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2022
Sayona Quebec Expands Land Position With Acquisition & Earn-In of Vallée Lithium Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that Sayona Quebec, owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX:SYA) and 25% by Piedmont, has entered into a strategic acquisition and earn-in agreement with Jourdan Resources Inc. (“Jourdan Resources” or “Jourdan”) (TSXV:JOR) for 48 claims of the Vallée Lithium Project (“Vallée”). The move will increase the land position for Sayona Quebec’s adjacent North American Lithium project (“NAL”) operation.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2022
Piedmont Lithium to Participate in Range of Upcoming Industry Conferences
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced participation in the following upcoming industry conferences:
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 26, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Partner Atlantic Lithium Confirms High-Grade Mineralization, Completing Drilling Program for Ghana Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont” or “Company”) (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that Atlantic Lithium (AIM:ALL; ASX:A11) has completed infill and exploration drilling for their flagship Ewoyaa project in Ghana. The assay results confirm high-grade mineralization, providing further confidence in resource conversion and possible mine life extension.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 24, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Selected for $141.7 Million Grant by United States Department of Energy for Tennessee Lithium Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that it has been selected for a $141.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) – one of the first set of projects funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for EVs and the electrical grid and for materials and components currently imported from other countries. The funding will support the construction of the Company’s approximately $600 million Tennessee Lithium project, which aims to expand the U.S. supply of lithium hydroxide by 30,000 metric tons per year (“tpy”). Lithium hydroxide is a key component of high energy density, long-range, electric vehicle batteries.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 19, 2022
Sayona Quebec Launches Prefeasibility Study for Lithium Carbonate Production
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that Sayona Quebec, owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) (ASX: SYA) and 25% by Piedmont, has launched a prefeasibility study (“PFS”) for lithium carbonate production at its North American Lithium (“NAL”) operation in Quebec.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · October 5, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Partner Atlantic Lithium Completes Prefeasibility Study for Ghana Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced that Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11) has completed a prefeasibility study (“PFS”) for Piedmont’s Ghana Project - Atlantic Lithium’s flagship Ewoyaa project located in the Cape Coast region of the country. The PFS demonstrates a production target for the Ghana Project of approximately 255,000 tons per year of 6% lithium spodumene concentrate (“SC6”) over a 12.5-year mine life from Ore Reserves of 18.9 million tons at 1.24% Li2O.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Continues Growth, Strengthening Senior Management Team
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”, “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced the addition of two new senior leaders as part of its growth strategy to support the increasing demand for domestic lithium hydroxide. Nick Fouche, a Rio Tinto veteran with a global resume, has been named the Senior Vice President of Capital Projects; and Erin Sanders, an award-winning integrated communications strategist, has been named the Vice President of Corporate Communications.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Selects Tennessee for New Lithium Hydroxide Project
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading global developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle (“EV”) supply chain, today announced the selection of Etowah, Tennessee in McMinn County as the location of the Company’s planned 30,000 metric ton per year (“tpy”) LHP­2 lithium hydroxide operation (“Tennessee Lithium” or “Project”). With a planned completion and start of production in 2025, the Company believes Tennessee Lithium will be the largest lithium hydroxide processing facility constructed in the United States. The Project is expected to convert spodumene concentrate sourced principally from Piedmont’s international project investments to significantly expand the U.S. supply of lithium hydroxide, a key component in the manufacturing of EV batteries.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · September 1, 2022
Piedmont Lithium Added to Russell 2000® Index
Piedmont Lithium (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL), a leading, diversified developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, was added as a member of the U.S. Russell 2000® Index and the Russell Microcap Index as part of the 2022 Russell indexes reconstitution. Membership in the Russell 2000® Index, which remains in place for one year, is based on membership in the broad-market Russell 3000® Index.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · July 6, 2022
Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining Formalize Restart Plans for North American Lithium in Quebec
Piedmont Lithium (“Piedmont”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading, diversified developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that the board of directors of Sayona Quebec Inc. (“SYQ”), which is owned 75% by Sayona Mining (“Sayona”) and 25% by Piedmont, authorized the restart of spodumene concentrate production at its North American Lithium (“NAL”) project located near Val-d’Or, Quebec. The NAL restart will feature significant operational upgrades totaling approximately $80 million aimed at improving product quality and plant utilization. Long-lead equipment was ordered and detailed design engineering commenced in late 2021 based on our jointly planned timeline. Operations at NAL are expected to commence in the first half of 2023. The NAL restart project will be entirely funded from pro-rata cash contributions by Sayona and Piedmont, with each party having completed significant capital raises in the first half of 2022.
By Piedmont Lithium · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2022