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Canadian battery-metals company South Star has launched graphite production at its Santa Cruz project in Bahia, Brazil, with its first shipment set to leave by the end of October. The company produced an initial one metric tonne of graphite concentrate after completing the project's first phase, a milestone in South Star’s mission to become a leading supplier of battery-grade graphite amid growing demand from electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.
Scaling to Meet Future Demand
The Santa Cruz project, which initially targets a nameplate capacity of 12,000 metric tons per year (t/yr), is set to undergo multiple expansion phases to scale output as market demand rises. The second phase, slated for 2026, is expected to bring production to 25,000t/yr, with a final phase aiming for 50,000t/yr by 2028. “As the markets and clients need more material, we are committed to meeting that demand,” said South Star’s CEO Richard Pearce, emphasizing the company’s strategy to deliver reliable, high-quality graphite concentrate to clients worldwide.
Brazil holds an advantageous position in the graphite industry, possessing one of the largest reserves globally, with an estimated 74 million tons of natural graphite, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). In addition to its Santa Cruz project, South Star operates a graphite project in Alabama, aiming to develop a diversified, multi-asset portfolio in key markets for battery metals.
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