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South Star Battery Metals Corp. (OTCQB: STSBF) generates frequent news as it advances natural flake graphite projects and a vertically integrated battery anode materials strategy in the Americas. Company updates focus on mine development, production milestones, financing activities, partnerships and technical progress at its key assets in Brazil and the United States.
News coverage often highlights the Santa Cruz Graphite Mine in southern Bahia, Brazil, which South Star describes as the first new graphite production in the Americas since 1996. Releases have detailed the ramp-up of Phase 1 commercial production, shipment of initial containers of graphite concentrates, operational performance metrics, and the mine’s licensing and permitting through multiple expansion phases. Operational updates also cover safety performance, plant availability, concentrate grades and efforts to optimize recoveries and throughput.
Another major theme in South Star’s news flow is the BamaStar Graphite Project in Coosa County, Alabama, and the related value-add plant planned for Mobile, Alabama. The company reports on milestones such as completion and filing of a NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment, exercise of earn-in rights and acquisition of 100% of the project, metallurgical test results, and the design of vertically integrated facilities to upgrade concentrates from both Santa Cruz and BamaStar.
Investors following STSBF news will also see announcements on non-brokered private placements, streaming agreements, board and management changes, and strategic collaborations. Examples include a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Alabama’s Alabama Mobility and Power Center to support a battery anode materials program, and selection of Santa Cruz by Brazilian development institutions under a strategic minerals initiative. This news page brings together these developments so readers can review South Star’s operational progress, funding activities and strategic positioning in one place.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) announced the retirement of Chairman Dave McMillan, effective April 15, 2022, and appointed Marc P. Leduc as the new Chairman. Leduc brings over 30 years of mining experience, which will aid in advancing the Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil and the Alabama project. The company also provided updates on a binding streaming agreement with Sprott for the Santa Cruz project, detailing financial guarantees and share pledges related to the agreement, fostering investor confidence in the company’s development plans.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. has secured a binding streaming agreement with Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp, totaling up to US$28 million to finance the Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil. This agreement includes US$10 million for Phase 1 CAPEX and a minimum of US$9 million for Phase 2. The funding aims to minimize equity dilution while allowing swift project construction, with commercial production expected in Q2 2023. The company anticipates a favorable EBITDA margin of 51% post-stream.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. has signed a Letter of Intent with Graphex Group Limited to supply up to 50,000 tonnes of natural flake graphite concentrate over five years. This supply will cater to the Li-ion battery market, particularly for Electric Vehicles. South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil and Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama are pivotal in this agreement, aiming to secure stable supply chains essential for energy transitions. Phase 1 production is projected for Q1 2023, pending financing.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) announced the approval of final exploration reports for its Santa Cruz Graphite Mine in Brazil by the Brazilian Mining Authority, covering all 13 claims totaling approximately 13,000 hectares. The company has also released Product Information Bulletins for its concentrate products. The Santa Cruz project boasts 12.3Mt of reserve estimates and a 12-year mine life, with Brazil representing a significant source of graphite globally. The project is on track for Phase 1 production in Q1 2023, marking a pivotal year for the company.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) has announced the hiring of essential team members for the Phase 1 construction and operations of the Santa Cruz Graphite Mine in Brazil. The new appointments include experienced professionals in various critical roles: Julio Jose Da Silva as General Mine Manager, Marcia Cota as Controller and Finance Manager, Antonio de Assis as Sales and Marketing Director, Marcelo Castro as Construction Project Manager, and Luciano Lazaro as Supply Chain/Procurement Manager. This development is key as the company aims to transition from project development to production.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) announced on February 9, 2022, that the Brazilian Mining Authority (ANM) approved final exploration reports for 7 of 13 claims at the Santa Cruz Graphite Mine. This advance is crucial for obtaining a definitive mining license, with Phase 1 operations fully licensed for 5,000 tpy planned for Q1 2023. The company prepares documentation for Phases 2 (25,000 tpy) and 3 (50,000 tpy). The firm expects increased drilling and exploration in 2022-2023 to enhance reserves and mine life, fostering long-term shareholder value.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (STSBF) has announced details about its Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama, following a binding Earn-in and Option Agreement. The project spans 500 acres in Coosa County and is strategically positioned to support the electric vehicle industry. Preliminary exploration work has been completed, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate. The company plans to initiate an exploration program in early 2022, focusing on drilling and additional mapping to further assess the graphite mineralization potential.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. has signed a binding Earn-in and Option Agreement for the Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama, allowing it to earn up to 75% of the project. The agreement requires South Star to complete drilling, resource estimation, and an NI 43-101 compliant Preliminary Economic Analysis within three years, alongside a minimum expenditure of C$750,000. The Ceylon Graphite Project, located in Coosa County, covers 500 acres and has historical mining operations. The company aims for production at its Santa Cruz Project in 2022, leveraging U.S. infrastructure investments.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) has announced an extension of the Exclusivity, Due Diligence, and Definitive Agreement period related to the Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama. The deadline is now set for December 10, 2021. This follows a previous announcement on November 3, 2021, revealing a binding Earn-in and Option Agreement with Hexagon Energy Materials Limited and U.S. Critical Minerals LLC, enabling South Star to earn up to 75% of the Project. Final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange is pending.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (STSV:STS, STSBF) announced successful results from its lithium-ion battery (LiB) cycle testing, achieving over 100 cycles with only 2.2% degradation while maintaining 342-345 mAh/g capacity. Projected performance suggests potential for 900 cycles before reaching standard performance cut-off. Additionally, high-purity graphite and conductive dispersions produced from the Santa Cruz Graphite Project showed superior conductivity compared to industry standards, indicating potential new market developments. The company is advancing toward production in 2022.