M3 Announces Closing on Sale of Texas Springs

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M3 Metals Corp. (OTCQB: MLGCF) has finalized the sale of its remaining 50% interest in the Texas Springs Claims to Surge Battery Metals Inc. The transaction was completed through the receipt of 1,200,000 common shares of Surge Battery.

This sale follows a previous mineral property option and joint venture agreement from July 2023, which initially granted Surge Battery the option to earn up to an 80% interest in 253 mineral claims. The current purchase agreement, amended to extend the closing deadline to August 30, 2025, supersedes the previous option agreement and completes the full transfer of M3's interests in the Texas Springs Claims, which are adjacent to Surge Battery's Nevada North Lithium Project.

Positive

• Complete divestment of Texas Springs Claims through share-based transaction
• Strategic alignment with previous joint venture agreement
• Maintains exposure to project upside through Surge Battery shares

Negative

• Loss of direct ownership in mineral claims
• Share-based compensation subject to market volatility
• No immediate cash proceeds from the transaction

West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2025) - M3 Metals Corp. (TSXV: MT) (OTCQB: MLGCF) (FSE: X0V) (the "Company" or "M3 Metals") has closed its previously announced agreement to sell the remaining 50% interest in the Texas Springs Claims, by receiving 1,200,000 common shares of Surge Battery Metals Inc. ("Surge Battery").

By way of background, effective July 26, 2023, the Company entered into a mineral property option and joint venture agreement (the "M3M Option Agreement") with Surge Battery, an Exchange listed company. The M3M Option Agreement granted Surge Battery the option to earn up to an 80% interest in and to (at that time) 253 mineral claims held by M3 ("M3M Texas Springs Claims") that are contiguous with the Surge Battery's Nevada North Lithium Project.

In August 2024, the Company entered into a mineral property option purchase and sale agreement ("M3M Purchase Agreement") with Surge Battery to dispose the remaining 50% interest held by the Company for 1,200,000 common shares of Surge Battery. The M3M Purchase Agreement as amended superseded the M3M Option Agreement, was subject to Exchange approval, and was to terminate if closing of the M3M Purchase Agreement has not occurred on or before June 30, 2025. This June 30, 2025 date was extended by way of further amendment to the M3M Purchase Agreement to August 30, 2025.

M3 Metals Corp. is a Canadian listed company, focused on creating shareholder value through discoveries and strategic development of mineral properties in North America. For additional information please visit M3 Metals' website at www.m3metalscorp.com. You may also email info@m3metalscorp.com or call investor relations at (604) 669-2279.

M3 METALS CORP.
"Kosta Tsoutsis"
Kosta Tsoutsis, CEO

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FAQ

What did M3 Metals (MLGCF) receive for selling its Texas Springs Claims stake?

M3 Metals received 1,200,000 common shares of Surge Battery Metals Inc. for selling its remaining 50% interest in the Texas Springs Claims.

When did M3 Metals complete the Texas Springs Claims sale to Surge Battery?

M3 Metals completed the sale on August 27, 2025, before the amended deadline of August 30, 2025.

How many mineral claims were included in the original M3 Metals-Surge Battery agreement?

The original agreement included 253 mineral claims that were contiguous with Surge Battery's Nevada North Lithium Project.

What was the previous arrangement between M3 Metals and Surge Battery for Texas Springs?

In July 2023, M3 Metals entered into an option agreement allowing Surge Battery to earn up to an 80% interest in the Texas Springs Claims through a joint venture arrangement.

Where are M3 Metals' Texas Springs Claims located?

The Texas Springs Claims are located in Nevada, adjacent to Surge Battery's Nevada North Lithium Project.