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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) will host a live webinar on November 16, 2021, at 2 PM EST. CEO Richard Pearce will discuss the global battery metals market, the company's operations, and a significant earn-in agreement related to the Alabama Graphite Project. South Star is progressing towards Phase 1 production at its Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil, expected in Q4 2022. The company emphasizes a strong commitment to ESG principles and seeks to enhance shareholder value through its operations.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (STSBF) has reached key terms for an earn-in agreement on the Ceylon Graphite Project in Alabama, aiming to acquire up to 75% ownership. The project covers approximately 500 acres in Coosa County and has historical significance, having been active during World Wars I and II. The earn-in requires South Star to fund a minimum of CAD$750,000 over three years for further geological analysis. The company has also joined the Critical Materials Institute to enhance its supply chain capabilities and retained Market Digital for marketing services.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. has successfully completed a non-brokered private placement, raising proceeds of C$2,427,700 from the issuance of 22,069,999 units at C$0.11 per unit. Key institutional investors participated in the offering. The funds will support advanced materials sample preparation, commercial agreements, and general working capital. Each unit includes a common share and a warrant exercisable at C$0.15 for three years. The company anticipates Phase 1 production at its Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil in Q4 2022.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) announced an increase in its non-brokered private placement, aimed to raise approximately CAD$2,300,000. The offering will consist of 20,909,091 units priced at CAD$0.11 per unit, each comprising one common share and one purchase warrant exercisable at CAD$0.15. Proceeds will support advanced materials preparation, commercial agreements, and general working capital. The closing is subject to TSXV approval and customary conditions.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) plans a non-brokered private placement to raise approximately C$1,200,000. The offering includes 10,909,091 units priced at C$0.11 each, with each unit comprising one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$0.15 for three years. Proceeds will support land acquisition, materials preparation, and project finance. An acceleration clause may shorten the exercise window for warrants if the share price exceeds C$0.50 for ten consecutive days. The transaction awaits necessary approvals.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) announces successful results from its battery testing, demonstrating stability in lithium-ion batteries made from Santa Cruz graphite over 75 cycles, with only 2% degradation. The purified graphite also showed superior conductivity characteristics for alkaline battery applications, potentially opening a $7.5 billion market. The company is advancing towards production slated for 2022 and has strengthened its management team with new CFO appointments.
South Star Battery Metals Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) reports successful production of uncoated and coated spherical purified graphite (SPG) for lithium-ion batteries. Using a thermal purification process, the company achieved 99.9993 wt % C without harmful chemicals, and yielded approximately 74%, surpassing industry standards. Notably, their Santa Cruz flake showed a 23% faster processing rate and lower BET surface area than competitors, supporting cost leadership. Future steps include battery cell construction and long-term testing to optimize performance.
South Star Mining Corp. (TSXV: STS, OTCQB: STSBF) has announced a corporate name change to South Star Battery Metals Corp., effective May 26, 2021. The change reflects the Company’s evolving focus on battery metals and aligns with its growth strategy. Shareholders can request new certificates, but existing ones remain valid. The Company is transitioning to commercial production at its Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil, projected for Q4 2022, with plans for phased operations. Recent testing highlights the high purity of its products, indicating strong market demand.