有色金属：海外季报：NAL 项目 2025Q2 锂精矿产量/销量环比增长 35%/148%至 5.85 万吨/6.7 万吨，单位生产运营成本（离岸价）环比下降 11%至 737 美元/吨

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for the industry, predicting that the industry index will outperform the Shanghai Composite Index by 10% or more during the specified period [6]. Core Insights - The NAL project achieved a lithium concentrate production of 58,533 tons in Q2 2025, reflecting a 35% quarter-on-quarter increase, with an average grade of 5.2% Li₂O [2][12]. - The sales volume of lithium concentrate reached 66,980 tons in Q2 2025, marking a significant 148% increase compared to the previous quarter [3][12]. - The average realized selling price (FOB) decreased by 8% to 1,054 AUD per dry ton, influenced by shipping costs as two batches were sold to Piedmont Lithium and the international market [4][12]. - The unit operating cost for lithium concentrate (FOB) fell by 10% to 1,232 AUD per dry ton, with a 5% decrease in USD terms to 791 USD per dry ton [5][12]. - NAL's revenue for Q2 2025 was 71 million AUD, a 129% increase quarter-on-quarter, driven by higher sales volumes despite lower average selling prices [9][12]. Production and Operational Performance - In Q2 2025, the ore mined was 361,883 wet tons, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with a focus on ensuring sufficient raw material supply for the mill [1][12]. - The recovery rate for lithium reached a record 73%, up 4 percentage points from Q1 2025, attributed to improved operational management and process enhancements [1][12]. - The processing plant's utilization rate hit a new high of 93%, significantly up from 80% in Q1 2025, due to limited planned maintenance and minimal unplanned downtime [1][12]. Inventory and Financial Position - As of June 30, 2025, NAL's total inventory of lithium concentrate was 25,221 tons, down from 34,881 tons at the end of Q1 2025 [8][12]. - The cash and cash equivalents balance was 72.3 million AUD, a decrease of 16.6 million AUD from March 31, 2025, primarily due to operational losses [9][12]. Merger and Strategic Developments - The merger between Sayona Mining Limited and Piedmont Lithium Inc. is set to be completed by September 1, 2025, following the necessary regulatory approvals [10][12].