Thanks, John. For the first quarter of 2020, we recognized a net loss of $308,882 on sales of $1,742,991 compared to a net loss of $707,460 in the first quarter of 2019 on sales of $2,456,365. In addition to normal operating costs, the loss in the first quarter of 2020 was significantly impacted by supply constrictions and a decrease in the market price for antimony.
For the first quarter of 2020, our EBITDA, our earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization, was a negative $82,601 compared to a negative $484,187 for the same period of 2019. Our net noncash expense items totaled $260,185 for the first quarter of 2020 and included $226,281 for depreciation and amortization, $31,250 for directors' compensation paid for with stock and $2,654 of other items.
For the first quarter of 2020, general and administrative expenses were $199,971 compared to $205,174 for the same period of 2019.
For the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, we sold 295,453 pounds of antimony compared to 443,148 pounds for the 3 months ended March 31, 2019. The raw material received from our North American supplier decreased by approximately 67,000 pounds for the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, compared to the same quarter of 2019. We had a decrease in raw material of approximately 81,000 pounds from Mexico for the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same quarter of 2019. The decrease in Mexican raw material was primarily a result of us utilizing our available cash to finish the Puerto Blanco precious metals plant.
The average sales price of antimony during the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, was $3.06 per pound compared to $3.85 per pound during the same period in 2019. The precious metals for the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, income for precious metals from North America sources was $62,206 compared to $24,527 for the same period of 2019.
Regarding zeolite, for the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, BRZ sold 2,809 pounds (sic) [ tons ] of zeolite compared to 3,841 tons in the same period of 2019, down 1,032 tons. BRZ realized a net income of $135,139 after depreciation of $49,190 in the first quarter of 2020 compared to a net income of $159,450 after depreciation of $46,301 for the same quarter of 2019. BRZ realized an earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization for the 3 months ended March 31 of $184,329 compared to $205,571 for the same period in 2019. We're anticipating continued growth in all areas of our zeolite sales this year.
One additional note that during April of 2020, we received a PPP loan of $443,000 to meet payroll and keep our people employed until the showdown -- shutdown due to the coronavirus epidemic, is passed. This loan will alleviate stress on our cash flow for 2020, and we believe that the majority of this loan will qualify for the debt forgiveness provisions of the CARES Act.
John, back to you.