Oklahoma is set to become the home of the US’ largest battery grade lithium refinery to supply the EV industry.

Lithium producer Stardust Power said it had chosen Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee.

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The estimated production capacity is up to 50,000 metric tonnes annually.

The firm expects to be eligible to receive up to US$257m in state and federal economic incentives for the plant.

It anticipates breaking ground in H1 2024.

CEO Roshan Pujari said: “Oklahoma offers many advantages for private employers, including a strong, well trained workforce and an eye on the future of energy production and mobility.”

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