Battery Metals & Energy Transition

Welcome to today's episode, where we recap 2023 and dive into what's to come in 2024! Listen in as the CEO of SouthStar, Richard Pearce talks to us about the Santa Cruz project, major partnerships, BamaStar, and more! Tune in to learn more about:  Milestones hit in the year 2023 and where they are at with both the BamaStar and Santa Cruz projects.Sprout, what that partnership looks like, and two major investors. What criteria to look for when it comes to evaluating partnerships/investors. Updates on the SantaCruz project,  progress in 2023, and when it will be finished. Preparing for 2024, the key differences between SouthStar and competitors, and operating shifts.What is CapEx and what did the CapEx look like in 2023, preparing for production in the coming year. What to expect in 2024, positive steps in the supply chain, their primary focus for the coming year, and the potential impacts geopolitics has on the supply chain.Commercial production starting in 2024, expanding, and incorporating resources and reserves in phase 3.Resources:Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.

In this episode, Richard Pearce, President and CEO of South Star Battery Metals, provides updates on the construction progress of their Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Brazil. Pearce emphasizes the company's commitment to safety, community engagement, and responsible supply chain development. He discusses the importance of battery metals in the energy transition and encourages listeners to explore the broader applications of these metals. Pearce highlights the need for open dialogue and transparency to address misconceptions and build trust. He also acknowledges the global shift towards developing domestic supply chains and the transformative impact of the energy transition.Tune in to learn more about: The latest construction updates and what is currently being worked on.Discussion on the Itabela City Council meeting.Bringing members of the community onto their team and SouthStar's commitment to the local community.Some of the commitments around safety they have had with this current phase they are in. Approaches the team has taken when it comes to safety. More on licensing and permitting, where are they at with that, and what does the process look like as of now. Update on the BamaStar Project and how it is going. Where to find Richard's upcoming webinar and submitting questions via social media beforehandResources:Connect with Richard on LinkedIn! Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the press release and updates of the two primary projects at SouthStar! Listen in as the CEO of SouthStar, Richard Pearce talks to us about the Santa Cruz project, modular construction, BamaStar, the 2023 overview, and more! In this episode, we cover topics such as:· Where to find the most recent press release and the latest advancements on Santa Cruz. · Being the first plant to go online since 2006, import and export restrictions, and USA jurisdiction of the materials. ·The short-term challenges and the long-term potential.· Plans on having additional resources to SouthStar's value-add plant.· Having the approach of starting small, developing relationships, and then expanding.· What is on the horizon for the construction site, future SouthStar LinkedIn content, and the course of action for Santa Cruz in 2023.· Updates on BamaStar, when they plan to start mining, and expanding opportunities. · The difference between what SouthStar offers versus other companies. · Discussion on 3M and how SouthStar has approached things. …and so much more!Resources:Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.SouthStar April 27, 2023 News Release

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into Southstar's recent LinkedIn post and what it means! Listen in as the CEO of Southstar, Richard Pearce talks to us about market demands, partnerships, permitting and licensing, and more!  Tune in to learn more about:·        LinkedIn post about how the Federal Government can help by investing. ·        Discussion on what the Government can do to help private industry to find solutions.·        Addressing the market demands and the globalization drive.·        Discussion about the under-investments in mineral resource projects.·        The non-financial costs to the globalization push.·        How technologies are developed and how those feed into the industrial base.·        The effects of the pandemic, how it affected the supply chain and potentially how it could affect in the future if another pandemic were to occur. ·        What the permitting and licensing process looks like at a high level.·        What partnering would look like for R&D and permits. ·        The discussion on improving the industry and product.·        Discussion on the importance of partnerships.       …and so much more!  References:South Star's LinkedIn PostFollow Richard on LinkedInHave questions you want answered on the show? Fill out this formLearn more about South Star's Alabama Graphite Project on our websiteLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our websiteSubscribe to our newsletter for project updatesWant to be an investor? Contact Us

Welcome to today's episode, where we discuss updates to the Alabama (BAMA) project!  Listen in as the CEO of Southstar, Richard Pearce talks to us about major updates on the Alabama project, common business models, Santa Cruz and Alabama project commonalities, and more! Tune in to learn more about:· Alabama (BAMA) graphic project updates including wrapping up our maiden drilling program which went well. · Commonalities for building up a business that will support two similar projects, Santa Cruz and Alabama Graphite projects· The discussion on two similar and common business models · The involvement in the Alabama Graphite project timeline · How the Alabama project got its start and got to where it is now· Collaborations and businesses working together in the industry · How far along the Alabama and Santa Cruz projects are· How everything involved in these projects works at state level · The discussion of the competitive advantages of SouthStar · The Southeast Corridor processing plant and purification…and so much more!  Resources:Follow Richard on LinkedInHave questions you want answered on the show? Fill out this form Learn more about South Star's Alabama Graphite Project on our websiteLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our websiteSubscribe to our newsletter for project updatesWant to be an investor? Contact Us

Welcome to today's episode, where we bring you exciting updates that have happened since the last episode!  Listen in as the CEO of Southstar, Richard Pearce talks to us about major updates on the Santa Cruz project, the next few steps on the project, and interesting information about how timing and competitive advantages come into play.  Tune in to learn more about: ·Santa Cruz project updates, including how the team is fully mobilized, in the field, and present in the community ·Reflection on the Santa Cruz project and how far it has come since first starting in 2010 ·The value that SouthStar provides and how they are filling a void in the market ·The next few steps on the Santa Cruz side and looking ahead to 2023 ·Details on the process of bulk samples and the different types of graphite that can be delivered to help develop end products ·Where exactly SouthStar's efforts end when it comes to manufacturing in the current market ·How timing and competitive advantages are coming into play with the market and supply chain dynamics ·The team, discussion on future episode potential interviews …and so much more!    Resources: Follow Richard on LinkedIn Have questions you want answered on the show? Fill out this form  Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates Want to be an investor? Contact Us 

Welcome to today's episode, where we bring you more status updates on all the exciting things happening with Southstar this year and next!  Listen in as the CEO of Southstar, Richard Pearce talks to us about the macro dynamics of what's been happening in the battery metals space with a focus on South Star and what we should anticipate from a strategic and cash flow standpoint.In the episode, he also shares his excitement about the wrapping up of Santa Cruz's first tranche of financing. Tune in to learn more about:·Santa Cruz project being put into production and wrapping up the first tranche of financing there·The excitement around delivering the 1st new graphite production in America since 1996·How raw graphite is priced now and what to anticipate moving forward ·Supply and pricing differences between lithium and graphite in the recent years·The 2023 potential pricing explosion of graphite·How South Star is strategically approaching its top 2 goals; be the first quartile in OpEx and serve diverse clients…and so much more! Resources:Follow Richard on LinkedInHave questions you want answered on the show? Fill out this form View the Battery Market Primer HERELearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website:Subscribe to our newsletter for project updatesWant to be an investor? Contact Us

Welcome to today's episode, a  continuation of two-part series on South Star Status Update. In this episode, we are joined by the CEO Richard Pearce who is going to shed light on what's been happening within South Star in the US front, Alabama.Tune in to learn more about:Some exciting advancements in the Santa Cruz graphite project What is going on in Alabama vs what they expected by the end of the yearSome tangible solutions to the hurdles around graphite productionHow they are coming up with business strategies that are kicking off production in BrazilUpdates on South star's financing, stock price, and upcountry financing What you as an investor should be looking at to hitch your wagon on the South Star train… and so much more! Resources:Follow Richard on LinkedInHave questions you want answered on the show? Fill out this form Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updatesWant to be an investor? Contact Us

With the recent start of Phase 1 construction, South Star Battery Metals has been very busy at the Santa Cruz Graphite Project site in Brazil. The company has a lot of irons in the fire with projects starting in Brazil and abroad. On this episode, you'll hear CEO Richard Pearce discuss what has been happening and what you can expect from them in the coming months. Got questions? We'd love to answer them! Fill out this form.ResourcesLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Read the full End of the Year report.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.Want to be an investor? Contact us

2021 was a great year for South Star Battery Metals and its shareholders with 560% return. From financial growth and product pricing to company goals and the unprecedented graphite demand, dive into the specifics with Richard Pearce on the 2021 Year Review. Got questions? We'd love to answer them! Fill out this form.ResourcesLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Read the full End of the Year report.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.Want to be an investor? Contact us

Are we on track for a global shift to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050? The harsh truth: NO. Learn what we need to do corporately and individually to make the global shift to renewable, green energy. Have you considered investing in energy transition technologies? Chat with us to get started. ResourcesLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.Want to be an investor? Contact us

South Star has agreed to play a role in the earn-in Ceylon Graphite Project in Coosa County Alabama. This is a critical project for the diversification of South Star. Other companies involved in the project include Hexagon Energy Materials Limited and U.S. Critical Minerals LLC.  Listen in as Richard Pearce gives a brief overview of the project. Resources Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Read more about the Ceylon Graphite Project. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show. Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates. 

In this episode, Richard outlines the results from the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) of the Santa Cruz project. The results of the case study cover the project's economic forecast and development timeline. Since the PFS in 2020, South Star is gearing up for construction to start end of 2021. To read the full case study from the PFS, see the full report available online. Follow the link below to download the case study.Resources: Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.Download the case study

This brief episode covers the recent test results for Santa Cruz Graphite's lithium-ion battery grade anode material. Richard also outlines the procedure for an initial life cycle test. With a successful initial cycle test, South Star is one step closer to beginning construction.Listen to the full episode for more about the results and what that means for the future of South Star!Resources Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates and read the full press release here

Join in to hear the various applications and products from the graphite sector. CEO of South Star Richard Pearce tackles some technical jargon in the battery metal and mining space, such as micronization and lithium-ion anode materials. Get started by listening to the first of three-part episode.  Resources: Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show. Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.

Join in to hear the various applications and products from the graphite sector. CEO of South Star Richard Pearce tackles some technical jargon in the battery metal and mining space, such as micronization and lithium-ion anode materials. Get started by listening to the first of three-part episode. ResourcesLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website. Got questions? Fill out this form and we'll answer them on the show.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates. PR – MOU 1PR – MOU 2Synthetic Vs Natural Flake GraphiteGraphite Primer

In this episode, CEO Richard Pearce gives an overview of battery metal materials and South Star Battery Metal's unique positioning in the supply chain. South Star's exploratory graphite project is located in Brazil, which is the second largest continuous producer of graphite in the world. Pearce talks about the importance of ESG and building a community for South Star Battery Metals. Catch the full episode to learn more.ResourcesLearn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.

Interested in sustainable battery metal production that's safe for the environment? Considering becoming an investor? Listen in as Richard Pearce shares the topics he and the South Star Battery Metals team will cover on Series One of the show. Resources:Learn more about South Star's Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates.