South Star Announces Corporate Updates: Santa Cruz Plant Progress and Corporate Planning

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) is pleased to report that the first week of operations at the Santa Cruz plant delivered outstanding results. The mechanical and electrical systems performed reliably, with no reported issues during the week. The plant was operated on a single-shift basis and management anticipates continued steady progress in the coming weeks as operations continue to ramp up.