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Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Expert tells U.S. senators Canada is a key ally on critical minerals
Published May 14, 2025 • 1 minute read This handout picture provided by Sayona on March 29, 2023 shows an employee of Sayona Quebec in front of a lithium deposit at the company's North American Lithium Complex in La Corne, central Quebec, on July 20, 2022. Photo by MATHIEU DUPUIS/SAYONA / AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON — An expert in critical minerals is telling U.S. senators that Canada can be a key ally in efforts to reduce America's reliance on Chinese supply — after President Donald Trump spent months claiming the U.S. doesn't need anything from its northern neighbour. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gracelin Baskaran of the Center for Strategic and International Studies told a Senate finance committee hearing today that the U.S. has only 1.3 per cent of the world's rare earths. She says Canada has an abundance of critical minerals and plays an important role in U.S. access to zinc, germanium and gallium. Baskaran says if America wants to build up its mining, refining and manufacturing, it must strengthen its relationship with Canada. Today's hearing on trade in critical supply chains heard from experts in semiconductors, medical technology and soybean farming who spoke about the ways Trump's sweeping tariffs are affecting their industries. American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland says any duty on Canadian potash would be devastating to farmers' bottom lines. Relationships Toronto Maple Leafs Celebrity Columnists Toronto & GTA
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sayona and Piedmont Lithium amend merger agreement
Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining have announced an amendment to their merger agreement, which could see the formation of a new entity, Elevra Lithium. In November 2024, the companies signed a definitive agreement to merge their businesses into a lithium-focused entity, with Sayona emerging as the ultimate parent company (MergeCo). The amendment stipulates that Sayona will seek shareholder approval for a share consolidation at a ratio of 150:1 before the transaction's completion. If approved, an updated exchange ratio of 3.5133 Sayona shares for each Piedmont share will be implemented, compared with the original 527:1 ratio without consolidation. Additionally, one Sayona American Depositary Share will represent 1,500 pre-consolidation Sayona shares or ten post-consolidation shares. Sayona also plans to seek approval to change the company's name to Elevra Lithium, with shares trading under the ticker symbol 'ELV' on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and 'ELVR' on Nasdaq. The amendment also includes the ratification of the issuance of 1.25 billion Sayona shares in an equity financing round completed in November 2024 and a proposal to increase the maximum aggregate directors' fees to reflect the larger board post-merger. Sayona managing director and CEO Lucas Dow said: "This merger represents an exciting new chapter for our companies, our shareholders and the broader lithium industry. 'We are confident that Elevra Lithium will emerge as a leader in the sector, well-positioned to contribute to the global energy transition. I encourage all stakeholders to support the merger ensuring that we capitalise on the significant opportunities ahead." Upon completion, the transaction will result in approximately equal equity holdings for Sayona and Piedmont shareholders in the new Elevra Lithium. The companies have secured necessary approvals under the Investment Canada Act, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US. Piedmont Lithium president and CEO Keith Phillips said: 'We are pleased to announce that we have received the necessary regulatory approvals for the transaction, a significant milestone that reflects the important strategic alignment between Piedmont and Sayona. 'Elevra Lithium will be exceptionally well-positioned to serve the growing need for lithium resources and we are excited about the long-term growth and success that this combination will drive.' The completion of the transaction is contingent upon approval from the shareholders of Piedmont and Sayona, as well as other standard conditions typically associated with such transactions. An extraordinary general meeting for Sayona shareholders is set for the first half of 2025 to approve the transaction, a conditional placement of Sayona shares to raise $45m, the share consolidation and the company's name change. The target date for closure of the transaction is set for mid-2025. "Sayona and Piedmont Lithium amend merger agreement" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
23-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
High-Grade Drill Results Continue at North American Lithium
BELMONT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Piedmont Lithium Inc. ('Piedmont,' 'the Company,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, announced the final results received from the North American Lithium ('NAL') 2024 drilling program. NAL is North America's largest producing spodumene mine and is jointly owned by Piedmont (25%) and Sayona Mining Limited (75%) (ASX: SYA). The 2024 drilling program was launched in February 2024 and concluded in December 2024. The program focused on the strategic objectives of enhancing the existing Mineral Resource Estimate ('MRE') and identifying additional mineralization which may lead to an increase of the MRE. Piedmont and Sayona will incorporate the latest drill results into an updated MRE, aiming to upgrade resource classification and increase overall resource tonnage. These results also reinforce the potential for expanding production at NAL. At the same time, they support improved mine planning to maximize project value and efficient resource development. 'The positive drilling outcomes support our plans for a potential brownfield expansion at NAL, aiming to increase production capacity to meet the growing global demand for lithium with resources produced in North America,' said Keith Phillips, President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium. 'These developments reinforce our commitment to advancing NAL as a cornerstone asset in our portfolio and contribute to our vision of becoming a leading supplier of lithium products critical to the energy transition.' Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors Piedmont's public disclosures are governed by the U.S. Exchange Act of 1934, including Regulation S-K 1300 thereunder, whereas Sayona discloses estimates of 'measured,' 'indicated,' and 'inferred' mineral resources as such terms are used in the JORC Code and Canada's National Instrument 43-101. Although S-K 1300, the JORC Code, and NI 43-101 have similar goals in terms of conveying an appropriate level of confidence in the disclosures being reported, they at times embody different approaches or definitions. Consequently, investors are cautioned that public disclosures by Sayona prepared in accordance with the JORC Code or NI 43-101 may not be comparable to similar information made public by companies, including Piedmont, subject to S-K 1300 and the other reporting and disclosure requirements under the U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. The statements in the link below were prepared by, and made by, Sayona Mining. Such statements are not statements of Piedmont and have not been independently verified by Piedmont. Sayona Mining is not subject to U.S. reporting requirements or obligations, and investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on these statements. Sayona Mining's original announcements can be found here. About Piedmont Piedmont Lithium Inc. (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL) 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. Our goal is to become one of the largest lithium hydroxide producers in North America by processing spodumene concentrate produced from assets where we hold an economic interest. Our projects include our Carolina Lithium project in the United States and partnerships in Quebec with Sayona Mining (ASX: SYA) and in Ghana with Atlantic Lithium (AIM: ALL; ASX: A11). We believe these geographically diversified operations will enable us to play a pivotal role in supporting America's move toward energy independence and the electrification of transportation and energy storage. Forward-Looking Statements This press release 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; 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 and other factors to be materially different from the future 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 our 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, (xiv) risks related to the completion of our proposed merger with Sayona Mining and related capital raises, and (xv) 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 press release and actual events, results, performance, and achievements could vary significantly from the forward-looking statements, projections, and estimates presented in this press release. 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.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Piedmont Lithium, Sayona Mining to name merged lithium business Elevra Lithium
North American lithium products supplier Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining, an Australian mining company, have provided an update on their proposed merger. The merger will combine the two companies to establish a lithium business named Elevra Lithium. Sayona will become the parent entity of the combined lithium business, under the terms of the merger deal announced in November 2024. The merger is on track to be finalised by mid-2025, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. The boards of both Piedmont and Sayona have selected their nominees for the Board of Directors of the new entity. The board will comprise an equal number of nominees from each company, including Piedmont's chair designate and Sayona's current managing director and CEO. Paul Crawford and Philip Lucas of Sayona, alongside Michael Bless and Claude Demby of Piedmont, will retire from their director roles upon the transaction's closure. They will not be part of Elevra Lithium's Board of Directors. Keith Phillips, the current CEO and director of Piedmont, will transition to a strategic advisor role at Elevra Lithium following the merger. Elevra Lithium chair designate Dawne Hickton said: 'I am honoured to have been selected as chair-designate for Elevra Lithium, and we are pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the merged company. 'The skills and experience of this remarkable group of people will be a significant factor in the future success of the combined business. I look forward to building a strong connection and leveraging our collective skills and experience to work with Elevra Lithium's management team to devise, and deliver against, the strategy for what will become one of the world's leading lithium companies.' "Piedmont Lithium, Sayona Mining to name merged lithium business Elevra Lithium" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MergeCo to be named Elevra Lithium and Board Nominees Announced
BRISBANE, Australia, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sayona Mining Limited ('Sayona' or 'Company') (ASX:SYA; OTCQB:SYAXF) provides an update on the proposed transaction with Piedmont Lithium Inc. ('Piedmont Lithium') (NASDAQ:PLL, ASX:PLL) (see announcement on 19 November 2024) (the 'Transaction') that will combine the two companies to create a leading lithium business. Subject to Sayona shareholder approval, the name of the Company will be changed to Elevra Lithium Limited ('Elevra Lithium') upon completion of the Transaction. Further details on the name, brand and logo will be provided closer to the Transaction completion. Additionally, the nominees to the Board of Elevra Lithium have now been agreed. As previously announced, subject to and with effect from completion of Transaction, the Elevra Lithium Board will initially consist of 8 members, including 4 directors to be appointed by Sayona (one of which will be Lucas Dow, the CEO and Managing Director of Elevra Lithium) and 4 directors to be appointed by Piedmont Lithium (one of which will be the Chair of the Elevra Lithium Board). The nominees for the Elevra Lithium Board are as follows: Piedmont Lithium Nominees Sayona Nominees Ms. Dawne Hickton – Chair Designate Mr. Lucas Dow – Managing Director and CEO Ms. Christina Alvord Mr. James Brown Mr. Jeff Armstrong Mr. Allan Buckler Mr. Jorge M. Beristain Ms. Laurie Lefcourt Brief biographies of each Elevra Lithium Director Nominee are provided at the end of this release. Sayona directors Mr. Paul Crawford and Mr. Philip Lucas and Piedmont Lithium directors Mr. Michael Bless and Mr. Claude Demby will retire on, and subject to, completion of the Transaction. Sayona Managing Director and CEO, Lucas Dow said, 'I am delighted to announce the nomination of this highly experienced and capable group of leaders to form the Board of Elevra Lithium. Their diverse expertise across mining, legal, finance, and commercial strategy will be instrumental in steering our newly combined entity towards a successful and sustainable future. As we integrate Sayona and Piedmont Lithium, this Board will provide the strategic oversight required to unlock the full potential of our assets and deliver long-term value for our shareholders. I would also like to sincerely thank Paul Crawford and Phil Lucas for their contribution to Sayona which has contributed to the success of the business.' "The formation of Elevra Lithium will mark a defining moment in the North American lithium industry. With a strengthened balance sheet, simplified ownership structure, and a world-class asset portfolio, we will be poised to accelerate our growth strategy and enhance our ability to meet the rising global demand for lithium. Our commitment to operational excellence, cost reduction and innovation will drive efficiencies across our projects, ensuring that we maximise the benefits of this merger.' "As Managing Director and CEO, I look forward to working alongside my fellow Board members and the broader Elevra Lithium team to execute a clear roadmap for growth. The synergies between Sayona and Piedmont Lithium will allow us to optimise our production capabilities, streamline logistics, and expand our reach in key markets. Our priority will be to advance our development pipeline efficiently, with a focus on delivering sustainable and responsible lithium production.' An Extraordinary General Meeting ('EGM') of Sayona shareholders is expected to be held in the first half of CY2025 to approve the Transaction and other items. The exact timing of this meeting will be confirmed and communicated to shareholders after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') completes its review of the Proxy Statement /Prospectus (being a Registration Statement on Form F-4) that will be filed with the SEC and mailed to Piedmont stockholders prior to the Piedmont stockholders meeting to approve the Transaction (and other related items). Director Nominee Biographies Ms. Dawne Hickton – Chair DesignateMs. Dawne Hickton is an experienced executive with extensive exposure to a variety of industries. She has held various leadership roles, including serving as Vice Chair, President, and CEO of RTI International Metals, a leading producer of titanium mill products and fabricated metal components. Ms. Hickton's expertise spans strategic planning, operations and corporate governance, making her well-suited to chair the Elevra Board. Mr. Lucas Dow – Managing Director and CEOMr. Lucas Dow is the current Managing Director and CEO of Sayona Mining Limited. He brings a wealth of experience in the mining sector, having held senior positions in prominent resource companies. Mr. Dow's leadership has been pivotal in advancing Sayona's strategic initiatives and growth, positioning the company as a key player in the lithium industry. Ms. Christina AlvordMs. Christina Alvord has a strong background in corporate leadership and governance, with experience across various industries. Ms. Alvord's strategic acumen and business insights will contribute to the Elevra board's oversight and decision-making processes. Ms. Alvord began her career as a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. after graduating from Harvard Business School. Mr. Jeff ArmstrongMr. Jeff Armstrong brings extensive experience in financial management and corporate strategy. Mr. Armstrong's financial expertise will support the Company's fiscal oversight and strategic financial planning. Mr. Armstrong also worked as an investment banker in the late 1980s and 1990s for Citigroup and Morgan Stanley. Mr. Armstrong resides in Charlotte, NC and is actively engaged in the community. He earned a Master of Business Administration from the Darden School of Business, received a Bachelor of Science from the McIntire School of Commerce, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Jorge M. BeristainMr. Jorge M. Beristain has a strong background in finance and investment analysis, with a focus on the mining and metals sector. Mr. Beristain's financial acumen and industry insights will enhance the Elevra board's strategic financial oversight. Mr. Beristain received a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Alberta and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Mr. James BrownMr. James Brown possesses extensive experience in the mining sector, particularly in project development and resource management. Mr. Brown has successfully sourced, developed and operated numerous key global projects with a focus on lithium and battery minerals. He has an extensive global investment network to underpin the capital requirements for project investment and development. Mr. Allan BucklerMr. Allan Buckler has a long-standing career in the mining industry, with significant experience in project development and operations. Mr. Buckler's insights and expertise have been instrumental in guiding Sayona's project advancements and operational strategies. Mr. Buckler has led the development of significant operations both in Australia and overseas. Ms. Laurie LefcourtMs. Laurie Lefcourt has an extensive background in financial, strategic, and risk management, particularly in the resources, construction, and infrastructure sectors with extensive experience in project development and operations. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and administration and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, a Chartered Professional Accountant of Canada, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Announcement authorised for release by Mr. Lucas Dow, Managing Director and CEO of Sayona Mining Limited. For more information, please contact: Andrew BarberDirector of Investor Relations Ph: +617 3369 7058Email: ir@ For more information, please visit us at Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed Transaction, Sayona intends to send its shareholders a notice of meeting and explanatory materials ahead of the EGM and Sayona encourages its shareholders to review those materials in full. Sayona will also file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4 that also constitutes a prospectus of Sayona. Sayona also plans to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. No offer of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available), and other documents containing important information about Piedmont and Sayona, once such documents are filed with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Sayona will be available free of charge on Sayona's website at or by contacting Sayona's Investor Relations Department by email at ir@ or by phone at +61 7 3369 7058. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Piedmont will be available free of charge on Piedmont's website at or by contacting Piedmont's Investor Relations Department by email at info@ or by phone at +1 (704) 461-8000. No Offer or Solicitation This communication is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any Sayona securities pursuant to the acquisition, nor shall there be any sale of Sayona securities pursuant to the acquisition in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No offer of Sayona securities pursuant to the acquisition shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Participants in the Solicitation This communication is not a solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. However, under SEC rules, Sayona, Piedmont and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of the management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about Piedmont's directors and executive officers may be found in its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, available at and Information about Sayona's directors and executive officers may be found in its 2024 Annual Report to Shareholders available on its website at and filed with the ASX on August 29, 2024. The information included on, or accessible through, Sayona's or Piedmont's website is not incorporated by reference into this communication. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC and applicable securities regulators in Australia when they become available.
