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 beforehand

Resources:
Connect with Richard on LinkedIn!
Learn more about South Star’s Santa Cruz Graphite Project on our website.
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