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accession: "0001493152-25-028015"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SDST"
cik: "0001831979"
company_name: "Stardust Power Inc."
filed_at: "2025-12-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T13:05:22.639401+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Stardust Power gets Black & Veatch validation for Muskogee lithium refinery Phase 1

## Summary
- Independent review by Black & Veatch affirms low technical/design risk for Muskogee lithium carbonate refinery.
- Phase 1 production target of 25,000 mtpa deemed achievable; recovery rate confirmed.
- 24-month construction and 12-month ramp-up schedule considered achievable.
- Site in Muskogee, Oklahoma confirmed suitable with access to municipal power, gas and water.
- Company says review validates project assumptions and de-risks execution toward major construction.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-25-028015
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SDST
- cik: 0001831979
- company_name: Stardust Power Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-12-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1831979/000149315225028015/0001493152-25-028015-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1831979/000149315225028015/form8-k.htm

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