GREENWICH, Conn., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stardust Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SDST), an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Martyn Buttenshaw as Independent Director to its Board of Directors, effective as of December 16, 2024.
Mr. Buttenshaw brings extensive experience in the metals and mining sector, having held leadership roles at companies such as Mackay Precious Metals Inc. (“Mackay”), Pala Investments, and Atacama Copper Corp. His long track record in driving growth, overseeing strategic initiatives, and leading transformation in the mining and raw materials supply chain, particularly for electric vehicles and renewable energy sectors, will be valuable as Stardust Power aims to scale and innovate in the lithium market.
“We are thrilled to welcome Martyn to our Board of Directors,” said Roshan Pujari, Founder and CEO of Stardust Power. “His deep industry expertise and strategic vision will be appreciated as we seek to create long-term value for our shareholders and further our mission to onshore manufacturing of battery grade lithium for US energy independence.”
Martyn Buttenshaw currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Mackay and has previously served in senior roles with several leading companies, including Rio Tinto, Anglo American, and Pala Investments. He holds a Master’s of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA with distinction from the London Business School. “I am excited to join the Board of Directors and am impressed with what Roshan and the team have accomplished,” says Martyn.
About Stardust Power Inc.
Stardust Power is a developer of battery-grade lithium products designed to bolster America’s energy leadership by building resilient supply chains. Stardust Power is developing a strategically central lithium refinery in Muskogee, Oklahoma with the anticipated capacity of producing up to 50,000 metric tons per annum of battery-grade lithium. The Company is committed to sustainability at each point in the process. Stardust Power trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SDST.”
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