Stardust Power Bolsters Board with Capital Markets Veteran Ray Rivers
Event summary
- Stardust Power appointed V. Ray Rivers to its Board of Directors on August 10, 2026.
- Rivers brings over three decades of experience in capital markets and financial services.
- He will serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
- Stardust Power is developing a 50,000 metric ton per annum lithium carbonate refinery in Oklahoma.
The big picture
Stardust Power's appointment of Ray Rivers underscores its push to strengthen capital markets relationships amid growing U.S. demand for domestically refined lithium. The move comes as the company positions itself as a key player in building a resilient American battery supply chain, competing with international suppliers and addressing critical mineral shortages.
What we're watching
- Capital Markets Strategy
- How Rivers' expertise will influence Stardust Power's engagement with institutional investors.
- Refinery Execution
- The pace at which Stardust Power can scale its lithium refining operations to meet domestic demand.
- Board Dynamics
- Whether Rivers' addition will lead to shifts in governance priorities or strategic direction.