First Class Metals and Access Holdings Report Financials for 2025
First Class Metals PLC reported a pre-tax loss of GBP1.3 million in 2025, while Access Holdings recorded a profit before tax exceeding ₦1 trillion. The contrasting financial outcomes highlight varying business trajectories in the mining and financial services sectors.
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First Class Metals PLC, pre-revenue, recorded a pre-tax loss of GBP1.3 million in 2025, improving from GBP1.4 million the previous year. The company aims to advance exploration at Sunbeam and North Hemlo in 2026, capitalizing on expected growth in gold and lithium markets.
In contrast, Access Holdings Plc achieved a profit before tax of ₦1.01 trillion for 2025, a 16.2% increase from 2024. The Group's total assets rose by 24.3% to ₦51.57 trillion, driven by increased customer deposits which grew by 53.4%.
Access Holdings is diversifying into investment management and digital financial services while maintaining strong earnings quality. The economic outlook in Nigeria appears to be improving, which may foster further credit growth and financial activity.
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