South Star Battery Metals Corp.

South Star Battery Metals Corp. is a Canadian battery-metals project developer focused on the acquisition and development of near-term production assets across the Americas. The company's core mission is to advance a vertically integrated graphite strategy, supplying high-quality natural flake graphite for the clean energy revolution and various industrial applications. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, South Star Battery Metals aims to establish a diversified and secure supply chain for critical minerals.

The company's primary assets include the Santa Cruz Graphite Project in southern Bahia, Brazil, which is its flagship operation and the first of several planned industrial and battery metals projects. South Star also holds the BamaStar Graphite Project in Alabama, U.S.A. Its product line consists of natural flake crystalline graphite concentrate, with flake sizes ranging from very fine to large, and carbon grades typically between 87% and 96%. These products are targeted at key market segments such as lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, defense, and other industrial applications.

Recently, South Star Battery Metals has achieved significant operational milestones, with the Santa Cruz Phase 1 commercial production ramping up and the first shipment of graphite concentrates completed in June 2026. The company announced the re-start of its Santa Cruz plant ahead of schedule in April 2026 and continues to conduct private placements to fund its operations and expansion initiatives. Leadership includes Interim President, CEO & Director Tiago Sampaio Cunha, CFO Darren Prins, and COO Rogerio Barcellos Leite. South Star is strategically positioned to address the growing demand for critical battery minerals, aiming to become a key player in diversifying the global graphite supply chain.