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February 2024 Offering Near-term Leverage to Lithium Prices A growing lithium producer
Forward Looking Statements This presentation 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 Lithium; 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 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 Piedmont’s 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, and (xiv) 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 presentation and actual events, results, performance and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections and estimates presented in this presentation. 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. Qualified Persons Statement We have reported mineral reserves, which were prepared in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 1300 (as promulgated by the SEC, “S-K 1300”) and the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the “JORC Code”) (as required by the ASX), in connection with our exploration and evaluation activities. As of December 31, 2022, we reported 18.3 million metric tons of probable mineral reserves at a grade of 1.10% Li2O. We issued our first mineral resource estimate pursuant to S-K 1300 and the JORC Code on October 21, 2021 and have not finalized any subsequent estimates. The proven and probable reserve figures presented herein are estimates based on information available at the time of calculation. The mineral resource figures presented herein are estimates based on information available at the time of calculation and do not include that portion of our mineral resources that been converted to proven and probable reserves as shown above, as they are reported exclusive of mineral reserves. We have reported mineral resources, prepared in accordance with S-K 1300, as part of our exploration and evaluation activities. As of December 31, 2022, we have reported 25.89 million metric tons of mineral resources, exclusive of mineral reserves, at a grade of 1.06% Li2O. An initial Technical Report Summary with respect to our estimated mineral reserves was filed as an exhibit to our Transition Report for the six-month period ending December 31, 2021. An Amended Technical Report Summary, dated April 20, 2023 (the “Amended TRS”), was filed as Exhibit 96.3 to our most recent Form 10-K/A to include certain information as required by S-K 1300. Key assumptions and parameters relating to our estimates of mineral reserves and resources are discussed in Sections 1.9 and 1.10 of the Amended TRS. We intend to publish reserves annually and recalculate reserves if any new significant changes are expected, taking into account metal prices, changes to estimates of future production and costs, divestments and depletion, as well as any acquisitions and additions. As required by ASX Listing Rules, Piedmont confirms that: a) it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in our most recent form 10-K/A ; b) all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning mineral reserves, mineral resources, production targets, and related forecast financial information derived from production targets included in our form 10-K/A continue to apply and have not materially changed; and c) the form and context in which the relevant Qualified Persons’ findings are presented in this report have not been materially modified from the Amended TRS. Disclaimers
Disclaimers Cautionary Note to United States Investors Concerning Estimates of Measured, Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources Standards for Assessing Mineral Reserves and Resources As a U.S. public company listed in the United States and Australia, Piedmont is required to comply with the resource estimation standards of both S-K 1300 and the JORC Code. Certain of Piedmont’s partners instead comply with the JORC Code or Canadian National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Each of these standards contain specific meanings for terms such as "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" “proven mineral reserves,” “probable mineral reserves” and for various types of technical studies. Although the principles for reporting mineral reserves and resources, including subcategories of measured, indicated and inferred resources, are broadly similar under each set of standards, we caution you that estimates prepared solely under the JORC Code or NI 43-101 are not fully comparable to similarly titled measures disclosed under S-K 1300 or the other reporting and disclosure requirements of the U.S. federal securities laws, rules and regulations. Mineral Reserves and Resources of Piedmont Mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained in this presentation for the Carolina Lithium Project was prepared by Piedmont in accordance with S-K 1300 and the JORC Code. Mineral Reserves and Resources of Sayona Quebec Mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained in this presentation for the Authier and North American Lithium Projects was prepared by Sayona in accordance with the JORC Code and NI 43-101. Such information was not prepared in accordance with S-K 1300. Mineral Reserves and Resources of Atlantic Lithium Mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained in this presentation for the Ewoyaa Project was prepared by Atlantic Lithium in accordance with the JORC Code. Such information was not prepared in accordance with S-K 1300. In June 2023, Atlantic Lithium announced the successful completion of a technical study for Ewoyaa in accordance with the JORC Code, demonstrating the potential of Ewoyaa to produce low-cost spodumene concentrate using a dense medium only processing technique. In the Atlantic Lithium study, 6% of the mined tons reported in the production target was based on the inclusion of inferred resources. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with inferred mineral resources, and there is no certainty that further exploration work would result in a determination of measured or indicated mineral resources resulting from the inferred resources, that the inferred resources would be converted to mineral reserves or that the production target itself would be realized. Although Atlantic Lithium has characterized this technical study as a definitive feasibility study, due to the inclusion of the inferred resources, we consider the production target and its associated economics as a scoping study.
Shares / CDIs Outstanding (100 CDIs = 1 Share) 19.21 mm 1,920.9 mm Price (@ 2/23/24) $12.34 A$0.20 Average Daily Trading Volume (90-day) $13 mm A$1 mm Market Cap (@ 2/23/24) $237 mm A$384 mm Cash (Est. @ 12/31/23) $72 mm A$105 mm Net Proceeds from Sales of Equity Interests $49 mm A$72 mm Why Piedmont? Piedmont Lithium 4 Corporate Snapshot RESEARCH COVERAGE NAL is North America’s Largest Lithium Operation NAL Permitted, Built and Operating with Ramp-up Near Completion NAL Volume and Cost Improvements Expected in 2024 Strong Leverage to Lithium Prices High ROIC Near-Term Project in Ghana Strategic Projects in North Carolina and Tennessee Balance Sheet Fortified with Recent Share Sales
5 Lithium Markets Source: Periodic Table of Commodities Returns, US Global Investors, January 5, 2024 Lithium Hydroxide and Lithium Carbonate Futures Lithium Hydroxide source: CME Group Lithium Hydroxide CIF CJK futures as of February 22, 2024 Lithium Carbonate source: Guangzhou Futures Exchange Lithium Carbonate futures as of February 22, 2024 5 Lithium prices have been volatile; futures markets in contango 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Pd Li Coal Pd Pd Pd Ag Li Li Au Ni Pb Zn Li Natural Gas CrudeOil Cu Coal Ni Cu Li Au Natural Gas Al Au Ni Pd CrudeOil Natural Gas Al Zn Coal CrudeOil Coal Ag Pt Au Natural Gas Pt Ag Al Ag Pd Cu Pt Au Zn Al CrudeOil Pt Au Al Cu Zn Ni Ag Ni Zn Ag Coal Pt Natural Gas Ag Ni Al Cu Natural Gas Ni Pb CrudeOil Cu Pt Al Pb Cu Al Li Cu Au Zn Coal Cu Ni Au PB Pb Pt Pb Pd Pd Pb Zn Pb CrudeOil Coal Zn Al Au Cu Pb Ag Pd Au Ag Zn Coal Pb Pt Al Natural Gas Natural Gas CrudeOil Pt Pt CrudeOil Natural Gas Coal Ag Zn Ni CrudeOil Ni Li Natural Gas Li Li CrudeOil Pd Coal Li
Market Outlook 6 Demand growth remains strong; low prices increase risk to future supply February 2024 Exploring options to optimize production between Whabouchi and James Bay, which “likely delays first spodumene volumes by 6 to 9 months” Reducing pace and amount of spend in Argentina, which “likely delays first expansion volumes by 6 to 9 months” Mt. Cattlin volumes expected to be lower year-over-year in 2024 as “a result of a reduced mining and production plan in light of current low-price environment” February 2024 “At Richburg, that’s not a canceled project, it’s been delayed. We hope to work out a solution, but it requires better pricing in order to execute.” February 2024 “We’re not really in a hurry to turn (Wodgina Train 3) on. We’re just going to pack up and move, sit and have a look and see where the price goes...when the price is okay, we’ll bring that stream on.” January 2024 “FY24 production guidance has been revised to between 1.3Mtpa to 1.4Mtpa (previously 1.4Mtpa - 1.5Mtpa) of SC6.0 spodumene concentrate.” - IGO January 2024 “The Company has commenced a review of the planned expansion and associated ramp-up of Kathleen Valley to preserve capital and reduce the near-term funding requirements of the project.” January 2024 “Core has decided to temporarily suspend mining operations in the Grants Open Pit.” Source: Benchmark Minerals Intelligence Q4 2023 Lithium Forecast Market Supply and Demand (Mt LCE) Announced Supply Reduction and Project Delays Source: Company announcements
NAL Operations Continuing to Ramp 7 December saw record production, recovery and utilization Global Recovery and Mill Utilization Concentrate Production Source: Sayona Mining December 2023 Quarterly Activities Report, filed with the ASX on January 30, 2024 Source: Sayona Mining December 2023 Quarterly Activities Report, filed with the ASX on January 30, 2024
NAL - Optimization Efforts 8 Crushed ore storage Targeting mill availability of >90% Tailings storage expansion C-150 ‘Pre-Crush’ jaw crusher Metso Courier 8 online analyzer Evaluating ore sorter upgrades Controls infrastructure Operational review of cost structure Mining costs Operational costs Progressing final restart construction activities and implementing controls upgrades; reviewing cost structure Q3’23 Update: Q4’23 Update: Tailings Storage Facility 1 Crushed Ore Dome Q3’23 source: Sayona Mining September 2023 Quarterly Activities Report, filed with the ASX October 30, 2023 Q4’23 source: Sayona Mining December 2023 Quarterly Activities Report filed with the ASX January 30, 2024; Sayona Mining 2023 AGM presentation filed with the ASX November 30, 2023
Strong Customer Agreements in Place 9 Prioritizing deliveries under long-term contracts in 2024 Piedmont as customer Piedmont as supplier 200,000t sc – 4 years2 Priced with reference to Fastmarkets SC6 market pricing To be supplied via SYQ offtake 113,000tpy sc – LOM1 > 113,000tpy or 50% of production Market price subject to floor & ceiling Floor $500/t; ceiling $900/t SC6 Life of mine Secondary feedstock for Tennessee Evaluating options for conversion in Quebec 125,000t sc – 3 years3 Priced with reference to LiOH market pricing To be supplied via SYQ offtake See Piedmont announcement “Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining Formalize Restart Plans for North American Lithium in Quebec” dated June 28, 2022 See Piedmont announcement “Piedmont Lithium and LG Chem Sign Equity Investment and Binding Offtake Agreements” dated February 16, 2023 See Piedmont announcement “Piedmont Lithium Amends Agreement with Tesla” dated January 3, 2023
10 Leverage to lithium Prices Illustrative gross profit calculated at various spodumene concentrate prices, assuming Piedmont purchases and sells 113,000 tons of spodumene concentrate and pays a market price subject to a floor and ceiling price of $900/t and $500/t SC6, respectively. Piedmont sales are conducted at the market price. Purchase and sale prices are adjusted for concentrate grade. Additional costs (i.e., freight) are not considered. Illustrative gross profit from NAL offtake
11 Ewoyaa Project is Advancing Mining Lease granted in October 2023 Ewoyaa Project Funding Strategy Project timeline1 Management targeting 2024 permitting / approvals Management targeting Final Investment Decision by 2025 Management targeting 2026 full commercial production DFS published June 2023 - $185mm capex2 Piedmont to fund first $70mm of capex to finalize earn-in Minerals Income Investment Fund $28mm investment for 6% Project stake Remaining capex split based on project ownership (Piedmont 47% / Atlantic 47% / MIIF 6%) Piedmont evaluating non-dilutive funding options DFC loan may cover majority of project capex Customer funding for early years of PLL offtake See Piedmont Lithium SEC filing dated February 6, 2024, a copy of which can be found on our website. See Atlantic Lithium AIM announcement dated June 29, 2023.
12 Units H1 2024 H2 2024 FY2024 FY2023 Capital expenditures1 $ million $8 – $10 $2 – $4 $10 – $14 $57 Investments in and advances to affiliates1 $ million $20 – $24 $12 – $14 $32 – $38 $43 Sayona Quebec JV shipment departing port Piedmont Lithium shipment 2024 Outlook 12 Estimated 2024 figures based on year-to-date performance and management estimates for spend at Carolina Lithium, Tennessee Lithium, North American Lithium and Ewoyaa. Current 2024 outlook is subject to further changes in market conditions. Investment spending in 2024 is largely front-end loaded
Corporate $72mm cash at 12/31/23 $49mm in net proceeds from sales of Sayona Mining and Atlantic Lithium shares Quebec Potential joint venture credit facility Royalty on joint venture or Piedmont offtake tonnage Prepaid offtake for joint venture Ghana $28mm MIIF investment to fund pre- and post-FID expenses $185mm project capex ($124mm Piedmont; $54mm Atlantic; $7mm MIIF) Potential Development Finance Corporation project financing Considering prepaid offtake for Piedmont tonnage U.S. Projects Strategic partnering – may include JVs, offtake prepayments, or equity investments Government programs – potential for Department of Energy ATVM Loan 13 Evaluating funding options with a view to minimizing dilution to Piedmont shareholders Funding Our Growth
14 Piedmont offers scale, diversification, downstream integration, and current production Peer Benchmarking Enterprise Values consist of market capitalization, total debt, minority interests, preferred stock, and convertible preferred stock less cash and short-term investments. Data sourced from Factset as of February 23, 2024. Figures are based on disclosed resource updates and average life of mine production estimates. Production estimates may include the use of inferred resources. Proportional rights and offtake agreements are reflected. Note that projects for which technical studies have not been completed are excluded. See Peer Project Notes on slide 23 for further disclosure.
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2023 accomplishments Quebec Updated Ore Reserves at NAL of 21.7Mt @ 1.08% Li2O Positive DFS for restart of NAL mine/concentrator First SC production and shipments at NAL Ghana Ore Reserves estimated at 18.9Mt @ 1.24% Li2O Ewoyaa Definitive Feasibility Study published Mining Lease granted October 2023 Carolina Lithium ADI 2 and partial ADI 3 responses submitted Community outreach with key Gaston County stakeholders Completion of funding of committed land purchases Tennessee Lithium Definitive Feasibility Study completed April 2023 Receipt of material permits required for construction Corporate $75mm private placement with LG Chem in Q1 2023 Expanded engineering and corporate teams Inaugural Power for Life foundation scholarships awarded 16 2024 Milestones Positioning Piedmont for further success 2024 Milestones Quebec Completion of capex associated with optimization work Transition PLL offtake from spot shipments to LT customer deliveries Secure JV-level funding to reduce JV capital calls Ghana Ratification of Mining Lease, ESIA approval Completion of $28mm MIIF project-level investment Advance DFC and offtake funding to lessen PLL capital contribution U.S. Projects Secure mine permit and air permit for Carolina Lithium Confirm timing cadence of the two projects Project finance / ATVM loan application Downstream partnering and lithium hydroxide offtake Corporate Raise non-dilutive capital to fortify balance sheet Manage operating and capital costs through bottom of cycle Evaluate consolidation opportunities
17 Production + Expansion + Integration + Diversification Piedmont development pipeline Building an Integrated Business High ROIC, near-term production in Ghana Strategically positioned U.S. assets Aligning near-term upstream production with long-term value creation 113,000tpy SC + 170,000tpy SC + 242,000tpy SC = 525,000tpy SC 30,000tpy LiOH + 30,000tpy LiOH = 60,000tpy LiOH Source: See Peer Project Notes for forecasted production amounts. Note that Ewoyaa production includes the use of inferred resources which have a low level of geologic confidence and there is no certainty that the inferred resources would be converted to mineral reserves or that the production target will be realized. See disclaimer on slide 3.
CAROLINA Lithium (100% Ownership8) Location matters! 18 Piedmont owns a 25% interest in Sayona Quebec and a 13.9% stake in Sayona Mining, resulting in an effective economic interest of ~35%. Refer to Sayona Mining ASX announcement dated March 1, 2022 for JORC Code Compliant MRE. Refer to Sayona Mining ASX announcement dated May 23, 2022 for results of NAL Pre-Feasibility Study. Piedmont can earn a 50% interest in Atlantic Lithium’s Ghanaian lithium portfolio and owns 9.4% of Atlantic Lithium. Refer to Atlantic Lithium AIM announcement dated March 24, 2022 for JORC Code Compliant MRE. Refer to Atlantic Lithium AIM announcement dated September 22, 2022 for results of Pre-Feasibility Study. Refer to Piedmont Lithium press release dated September 1, 2022 for site selection and March 9, 2022 for Preliminary Economic Assessment. Refer to the result of Piedmont Lithium Bankable Feasibility Study announcement dated December 14, 2021. Economics for Carolina Lithium are indicative Company estimates disclosed in the PEA dated March 9, 2022 and are not independently verified by the BFS Qualified Persons. Ghana (EARN-IN of 50% PROJECT INTEREST4) United states US domicile improves access to US capital markets Russell 2000 inclusion / over 20% of PLL shares held by Index Funds Well-positioned to benefit from the IRA and other US government programs Southeastern United States has become integral part of the “Battery Belt” Quebec Based near Val-d’Or, a major mining service center No requirement for fly-in/fly-out labor Reliable, clean and sustainable hydropower Proximity to rail network to access St. Lawrence Seaway and US markets Ghana Project site is 1km from a paved road and 110km from port at Takoradi Hydro and solar power proximate to site Strong national employment, training programs, and community engagement Significant mining industry - mining generates more than one-third of export revenues1 Carolina Located on the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt in Gaston County, NC Single integrated site Outstanding transport and power infrastructure Proximity to lithium and byproduct markets Tennessee Near planned and existing cathode, battery, and automotive plants Development-ready site located near rail, highways and waterways Strong local workforce, business climate and government support According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Ghana Country Commercial Guide dated November 26, 2023.
19 Quebec Largest North American source of hard rock production North American Lithium Spodumene Concentrator highlights Piedmont Interest 25% of Sayona Quebec Offtake – 113,000tpy SC6 with ceiling price of $900/t1 Among Canada’s largest and best-located lithium projects Good road and rail access Skilled local labor and contractors Low-cost renewable hydroelectricity Upcoming milestones Completion of optimization work Resource upgrade from 2023 drill campaign DFS for on-site carbonate refinery Location Québec Business Spodumene Concentrate SYA Fiscal ’24 Guidance2 Production: 140,000 - 160,000 Sales: 160,000 - 180,000 PLL Offtake1 Greater of 50% of production or 113,000tpy Offtake Price Price Floor: $500/t Price Ceiling: $900/t Fact Sheet Refer to Piedmont’s announcement dated June 28, 2022 for a summary of offtake agreement terms, a copy of which can be found in our SEC filings. See Sayona Mining September 2023 Quarterly Activities Report dated October 30, 2023.
20 Ghana Advancing the Ewoyaa project Proposed Ewoyaa Project Processing Plant and Infrastructure highlights Piedmont Interest1 5% ALL shares Earning 50% of Ghanaian lithium portfolio2 Offtake – 50% of life of mine production at market Mining-friendly jurisdiction ~70 miles from major port along national highway Coarse-grained spodumene implies low capex DMS flowsheet Adjacent hydroelectric powerlines Upcoming milestones Management targeting 2024 Mining Lease ratification and permitting Completion of MIIF investment Funding alternatives for Piedmont’s share of capex Location Ghana Business Spodumene Concentrate Production 365,000tpy SC PLL Offtake 50% of annual production Capex $185mm Opex $377/t After-tax NPV8% $1.3bb After-tax IRR 94% Fact Sheet3 Piedmont owns ~32.7mm shares of Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL) and has an earn-in agreement for 50% of the Ewoyaa project. 50% project interest prior to Ghanaian government and potential MIIF interest, which may be negotiated. Production and economics are based on a Definitive Feasibility Study, which includes the use of inferred resources. See Atlantic Lithium AIM announcement “Ewoyaa Definitive Feasibility Study” dated June 29, 2023. Economics do not account for Ghanaian government’s free carry.
21 Carolina Lithium Planned fully-integrated 30,000 tpy LiOH operation 100% owned by Piedmont Lithium highlights Located in Gaston County, NC, the cradle of the lithium business Strong infrastructure Single integrated site Skilled local labor Proximity to lithium and byproduct markets Projected to be a low-cost producer Upcoming milestones Mine permit Air permit Land rezoning Location North Carolina, USA Project Stage Feasibility Study Product Lithium Hydroxide Resources 44.2Mt @ 1.08% Li2O Production 30,000tpy LiOH Feedstock 242,000tpy SC6 Capex $988 million Opex $4,377/t LiOH EBITDA $459mm first 10 years After-tax NPV8% $2.0 billion After-tax IRR 27% Payback 3.5 years Fact Sheet1 Refer to results of PLL Bankable Feasibility Study announcement dated December 14, 2021, a copy of which can be found on our Company website or in our SEC filings. Estimates prepared pursuant to SEC S-K 1300 and the JORC Code.
22 Tennessee Lithium 100% owned by Piedmont Lithium Location Etowah, McMinn County, TN Product Lithium Hydroxide Production 30,000tpy LiOH Feedstock 196,000tpy SC6 Capex $809mm Opex $13,673/t LiOH EBITDA $376mm After-tax NPV8% $2.5bb After-tax IRR 32% Payback 2.8 years Fact Sheet1 Refer to announcement “Piedmont Lithium Completes Definitive Feasibility Study of Tennessee Lithium Project” dated April 20, 2023, a copy of which can be found on our Company website or in our SEC filings. highlights 30,000tpy proposed LiOH production Spodumene feed expected from market sources, including offtake agreement with Atlantic Lithium Excellent rail, river, and road transport Key permits received Upcoming milestones Project finance / ATVM loan application Strategic partnering Lithium hydroxide offtake Tennessee Lithium Proposed Site Plan
23 Peer Project Notes Company Project Ownership Ore Reserves1 Spodumene Concentrate Production1 Lithium Chemical Production1 Source Proven (LCE kt) Probable (LCE kt) Tonnes (kt) Grade (% Li2O) Tonnes (kt) Product Piedmont Lithium Carolina Lithium 100% - 497 242 6.0% 30 Hydroxide Piedmont Lithium SEC filing dated December 14, 2021; Carolina Lithium Bankable Feasibility Study Piedmont Lithium Tennessee Lithium 100% - - - - 30 Hydroxide Piedmont Lithium SEC filing dated April 20, 2023; Tennessee Lithium Definitive Feasibility Study Piedmont Lithium Ewoyaa 50% - 772 340 5.8% - - Atlantic Lithium AIM announcement dated June 29, 2023; Ewoyaa Definitive Feasibility Study Piedmont Lithium Abitibi Hub 25% 164 684 190 5.4% - - Sayona Mining ASX announcement dated April 14, 2023; NAL Definitive Feasibility Study Sayona Mining Abitibi Hub 75% 164 684 190 5.4% - - Sayona Mining ASX announcement dated April 14, 2023; NAL Definitive Feasibility Study Sayona Mining Moblan 60% - 1,162 300 6.0% - - Sayona Mining ASX announcement dated February 19, 2024; Moblan Definitive Feasibility Study Core Lithium Finniss 100% 187 167 173 5.8% - - Core Lithium ASX announcement dated September 29, 2023; Core Lithium Annual Report Core Lithium ASX announcement dated July 26, 2021; Stage 1 Definitive Feasibility Study Critical Elements Rose 100% - 566 193 5.7% - - Critical Elements SEDAR filing dated October 11, 2023; NI-43-101 technical report for the Rose Lithium-Tantalum Project Feasibility Study Patriot Battery Metals Corvette 100% - - 800 6.0% - - Patriot Battery Metals SEDAR filing dated September 8, 2023; Mineral Resource Estimate for the CV5 Pegmatite Sigma Lithium Phase 1 100% 318 133 270 5.5% - - Sigma Lithium SEDAR filing dated January 16, 2023; Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project Updated Technical Report Sigma Lithium Phase 2 & 3 100% 660 830 496 5.5% - - Sigma Lithium SEDAR filing dated January 16, 2023; Grota do Cirilo Lithium Project Updated Technical Report Ore Reserves and production figures are reported on a 100% basis and are not adjusted for pro-rata ownership or offtake agreements.
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