US DOE recently put out an RFI for Feedback on Critical Metals Assessment and classified natural flake graphite as Tier 1 Metal - critical in both short and medium term. South Star is well positioned to be part of the solution with Santa Cruz Mine starting production at EOY 2023
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Our latest interview with INN about Santa Cruz and BamaStar Graphite Projects and general market conditions for natural flake graphite.
Watch Here>> youtu.be/Zdjsb1JPLkQ
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As we are getting into preparing the pit and pushing in access roads at Santa Cruz Phase 1 Graphite Mine, we are finding spectacular graphite lots of places we didn't previously identify. This video shows what 3-4% large flake graphite ore looks like sitting in the ground.
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Santa Cruz Graphite Mine in Brazil -
**Phase 1 construction on budget and on schedule through March 2023. **Phases 2 & 3 permitting and licensing documents submitted to regulatory agencies for review and comment.
Full News Release>>> tinyurl.com/2p95x7w9
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Updated FRC analyst report with C$2.01/sh Fair Value Price based on advancing Santa Cruz into phased production and addition of BamaStar Inferred Resource. First new graphite production in the Americas with Phase 1 online at EOY 2023. FULL REPORT>>>tinyurl.com/2pkcb3h4
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At the mine this week and quick shot of the excavation for the primary crusher. Cut is ready and rebar getting cut and bent. Rebar starts showing up next week for scale install and equipment foundations! Equipment getting scheduled for delivery. Coming together!
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We got very, very encouraging geophysics results for the 3 test sections at Santa Cruz and several new targets that are parallel to known reserves. Cant wait to get the drills turning in 2023! First new graphite production in the Americas since 1996.
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(Proactive Investors - Interview) "South star Battery Metals announced maiden resource estimate for BamaStar Graphite Project" youtu.be/hp2FJqMwL-0
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South Star Battery Metals Announces Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the BamaStar Graphite Project in Coosa County Alabama, USA. Read Here>> tinyurl.com/5dd86ryc
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South Star Battery Metals (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) Announces 2022 Year in Review and 2023 Catalysts | February 27, 2023. Read Here: tinyurl.com/4tmcfesz
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3.) The initial access road into Phase 1 pit and waste dump has been cut in.
4.) Site access roads are being upgraded and drainage finalized.
5.) Top soil dump is being finalized and final geometries established.
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1.) We are basically at final elevation on the cut for the plant and the guys are working on final grading the cut slope.
2.) Drainage, civil infrastructure, road scale facility, security check point and preparation for foundations is getting kicked off.
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Great to be on-site at Santa Cruz in beautiful Bahia. Took tour of facilities/construction today and lots going on. Phase 1 production on schedule for Dec. 2023.
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South Star is well positioned to be the first new graphite production in the Americas since 1996 w/ Phase 1 commercial production planned for Dec 2023
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Hard to say if will Cg price will go up 2000% like lithium, but its clear supply/demand fundamentals work, and graphite prices will increase significantly from current levels beginning in 2023.
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"Graphite, I suspect, will be the next lithium," SP Angel analyst John Meyer declared at this week's 121 Mining Investment event in Cape Town.
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2023 is the first real year when stockpiles have largely been used and there is a structural deficit in the market. BMI estimates a deficit of 135,000 tonnes forecast in 2023, or approximately 9% of total global demand of 1.5Mt. That deficit is expected to grow to 1.4Mt by 2030.
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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI) published that that the price of natural flake graphite concentrates for battery space went up 25% in 2022. Graphite is the largest ingredient in LiBs by volume.
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Its not there is a lack of carbon in the world, just not a lot of production spinning up to keep up w/ 20+ CARG projected through 2035. STS is ready for the wave!!
Also, interesting article in Mining Journal questioning whether graphite is about to "do a lithium."
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CMI just put this out, & surprise surprise graphite is listed as one of the most elusive critical minerals in the world. criticalmineralsinstitute.com/the-critical-m
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The US State Department can provide similar sorts of help, incentives and connections as DPA/IRA programs.
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3.) Partner with friendly jurisdictions with favorable logistics throughout the Americas (like Brazil & Canada) to provide resources in a responsible, long-term manner that is a win-win for all stakeholders.
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2f)Provide federal funding & tax incentives for R&D in critical metals processing, science & technology improvements, energy innovation & recycling. This can be partnered with academic & private institutions to accelerate innovation & decrease dependencies on scarce resources.
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2c.) Incentivize investment with tax breaks, job training programs and reasonable project financing loan alternatives.
2d.)Pressure auto/defense industries to partner w/ private industry to provide part of the risk capital required to bring production online quickly & responsibly
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2b)Projects & construction are very capital intensive. Federal agencies through DPA & IRA can & should prioritize funding for economically viable & technically feasible projects that can be competitive w/ global market conditions, that inevitably go through normal market cycles
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2a.) Help companies secure permits and licenses in a timely, prioritized, professional manner where the requirements/studies/terms of reference are clearly defined (and scientifically based) and a reasonable review and comment period/schedule are agreed upon at the outset.
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Also the real consequences of not securing this supply chain needs to be laid out to public so can be clearly understood.
2.) Only way this problem gets resolved is by Federal, State and local governments partnering with private industry to resolve problems together.
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1.) Raise awareness around need for securing domestic/friendly jurisdiction critical metals supply chain, along with realistic estimates of capital requirements and time required to bring this into production.
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South Star Battery Metals with our Santa Cruz Mine and BamaStar Project are ready to be part of the solution. A possible road map in terms of a response to Rep. Carl’s questions follows:
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Unfortunately there wasn't anybody on the panel particularly positioned to respond to his questions so I thought I would layout an outline responding to the specifics of his questions. The Americas can provide all the raw materials and critical metals needed.
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Yesterday The Natural Resources Congressional Oversight Committee met and were discussing "Unleashing America's Energy and Mineral Potential." Thanks to Representative Carl from Alabama for raising a great question regarding the Alabama Graphite Belt.
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The cut is furthest away from camera and is where the plant will eventually be built. Cut and fill operations should be finishing up mid February and then we will start working on civil infrastructure and foundations.
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Closest to the camera are fill operations in the area that will be the ROM stockpile area. Ore from the stockpile area will be put into primary crusher ore bin and then into grind float circuits. youtube.com/watch?v=_GeDAO
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South Star will deliver the first new commercial graphite production in the Americas since 1996.
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Santa Cruz Mine in Brazil is in construction and scheduled to begin production in Dec. 2023, and vertically integrated production at BamaStar Project in Alabama is planned in 2027.
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South Star is happy to be part of the long-term solution with high quality scalable graphite production in two stable jurisdictions and a team of mine builders/operators in place that can deliver essential production.
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Delighted to spend the day in Washington DC and see all the effort & support being put into creating stronger, more flexible supply chains around critical metals, defense, technologies and the green energy transition.
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