Piedmont Lithium, Sayona’s JV North American Lithium Produces First Spodumene Concentrate
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Piedmont Lithium said its jointly-owned North American Lithium (NAL) with Sayona Mining has successfully produced initial spodumene concentrate (SC6) as plans advance to fully restart the Quebec operation.
Approximately 70 metric tons of spodumene concentrate were produced as part of commissioning with first shipment of saleable product targeted for Q3 2023.
“This initial production from NAL underscores the diligence and dedication of the management team to restart the mine and concentrator both on time and on budget. NAL is the most advanced lithium project in terms of development in the U.S. and Canada, and we expect the operation to provide the only major source of new SC6 production in North America in the near term,” said Patrick Brindle, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Piedmont Lithium.
NAL is one of the projects in the portfolio of Sayona Quebec, a joint venture between Piedmont and Sayona Mining Limited. In addition to Piedmont’s economic interest in the joint venture, the company holds an offtake agreement with Sayona Quebec to purchase the greater of 113,000 metric tons per year or 50 precent of the joint venture’s SC6 production. Piedmont subsequently has agreements with LG Chem and Tesla to provide spodumene concentrate from NAL beginning in H2 2023. Sayona Mining has indicated a target of four shipments from NAL by the end of 2023 totalling 85,000 to 115,000 metric tons.
About Piedmont Lithium
Piedmont Lithium 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. Its goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where they hold an economic interest. Their projects include Its wholly-owned Carolina Lithium and Tennessee Lithium projects in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium. These geographically diversified operations will enable Piedmont to play a pivotal role in supporting America’s move toward decarbonization and the electrification of transportation and energy storage.
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About Sayona Mining
Sayona Mining Limited is an emerging lithium producer with projects in Québec, Canada and Western Australia. In Québec, Sayona’s assets comprise North American Lithium together with the Authier Lithium Project and its emerging Tansim Lithium Project, supported by a strategic partnership with American lithium developer Piedmont Lithium. The company also holds a 60 percent stake in the Moblan Lithium Project in northern Québec. In Western Australia, the company holds a large tenement portfolio in the Pilbara region prospective for gold and lithium. Sayona is exploring for Hemi‐style gold targets in the world‐class Pilbara region, while its lithium projects are subject to an earn‐in agreement with Morella Corporation.
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