PartnershipJun 2, 2026, 07:31 AM
Stardust Power Partners with DOE for Lithium Extraction Research
AI Summary
Stardust Power Inc. announced its selection as an industrial partner in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded research program. The program, led by Ohio University and CONSOL Innovations, aims to develop next-generation electrochemical technology for extracting lithium from domestic waste streams, including wastewater from oil and gas operations and drainage from legacy coal mines. Stardust Power will evaluate lithium samples and support commercialization, aligning with its strategy to diversify domestic lithium sources and strengthen the U.S. critical minerals supply chain.
Key Highlights
- Stardust Power selected as industrial partner in a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded research program.
- The program focuses on developing next-generation electrochemical technology for lithium extraction from domestic waste streams.
- Project led by Dr. John Staser and Ohio University, in partnership with CONSOL Innovations.
- Stardust Power will evaluate lithium samples against battery-grade specifications and support commercialization.
- The collaboration advances Stardust Power's strategy of developing diversified domestic lithium sources.
- The partnership strengthens relationships across federal government, industry, and academia.
- CEO Roshan Pujari emphasized alignment with long-term strategy for a resilient domestic lithium supply chain.
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