South Star Announces Re-Start of Santa Cruz Plant Ahead of Schedule

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) is pleased to announce that the Santa Cruz plant was re-started yesterday, April 7, 2026. Initially, the plant will be tested under no-load conditions which will transition to load conditions following positive results. This re-start is a significant milestone in the progress of this plant toward commissioning.