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Stardust Power Completes Front End Loading 3 Report for Its Oklahoma Lithium Refinery

Stardust Power Inc. (SDST) | September 9, 2025

By Wendy Roberts

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Stardust Power Inc. has successfully completed the FEL 3 report for its lithium processing facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Key findings include a Phase 1 capacity of 25,000 metric tons per annum expandable to 50,000 metric tons, and capital expenditures below prior estimates at approximately $500 million.

Construction timeline is estimated at around 24 months from major construction start to completion.

Phase 1 Capacity

25,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium, expandable to 50,000 metric tons per annum in Phase 2.

Capital Expenditures

Approximately $500 million for Phase 1, nearly $200 million below prior estimates, with 90% probability of achievement.

Construction Timeline

Expected to take around 24 months from the start of major work to mechanical completion.

  • The completion of the FEL 3 represents a significant milestone for Stardust Power's processing facility, with improved efficiency and reduced costs.
  • The FEL 3 report incorporates key technical advancements and provides greater cost visibility and schedule certainty for investors.

The successful completion of the FEL 3 marks a crucial step towards transitioning from developer to operator, reducing risk for investors and stakeholders.