Stardust Power, an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, has officially broke ground on its lithium refinery at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, left, and Stardust Power founder & CEO Roshan Pujari pose at the groundbreaking of Stardust PowerÕs new factory in Muskogee, Oklahoma. (Image: Nick Oxford for Stardust Power)
The project will be developed in two phases. The first phase will focus on constructing a production line capable of producing up to 25,000 metric tons per annum. The second phase will add a second production line, bringing the total capacity to 50,000 metric tons annually.
The shovel-ready site near the Port of Muskogee offers key construction and operational advantages. The site was confirmed as ideal after thorough due diligence, including environmental, technical, cultural, and logistical reviews. It offers a location with an adjacent 40-acre parcel of land which the company has a right of first refusal for future expansion.
Senior officials from Stardust Power, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, and the Mayor of Muskogee, Patrick Cale, attended the start of construction, along with other state and local officials at the ceremony.
In December 2024, Stardust Power completed and announced the acquisition of its 66-acre site in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Centrally located, the site benefits from proximity to the country’s largest inland waterway system, robust road and rail networks, and a skilled workforce. The site has excellent access to power and water, and the project has received tremendous support from the community.
Sustainability is a core principle at Stardust Power, and this refinery reflects the company’s commitment to responsible corporate practices, climate action, and energy transition.
“With continued support from the State of Oklahoma, especially Governor Kevin Stitt, we are moving forward to becoming one of the country’s leading suppliers of battery-grade lithium,” said Stardust Power founder and CEO, Roshan Pujari. “At a time when foreign entities of concern are attempting to consolidate critical minerals, Stardust Power is proud to play a key role in safeguarding American interests and supporting Oklahoma’s local economy.”
Oklahoma’s leadership in sustainable energy aligns with Stardust Power’s commitment to help secure America’s energy future by onshoring critical mineral supply chains and supporting American jobs.
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