Surge Announces Initial JV Funding from Evolution Mining Limited

Q: What funding did Surge announce on December 10, 2025 for NNL (NILIF)?

NNL received Evolution's initial funding obligation of CA$3,000,000 under the amended operating agreement.

Q: How did the December 10, 2025 funding change Evolution's stake in NNL (NILIF)?

Evolution's ownership increased by 2.85 percentage points to 25.85%.

Q: What is Surge's ownership percentage in NNL after the Evolution funding (NILIF)?

Surge Battery Metals USA holds 74.15% ownership in NNL after the funding.

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Rhea-AI Summary

Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF; TSXV: NILI) announced on December 10, 2025 that Nevada North Lithium LLC (NNL), the joint venture between subsidiaries of Surge and Evolution Mining, received Evolution's initial funding obligation of CA$3,000,000 under an amended and restated operating agreement.

As a result, Evolution's ownership in NNL rose by 2.85 percentage points to 25.85%, while Surge Battery Metals USA holds the remaining 74.15% ownership interest.

Positive

Evolution contributed CA$3,000,000 initial JV funding
Evolution ownership increased to 25.85% in NNL

Negative

Surge's JV ownership reduced to 74.15%

Argus Dec 10 session

-1.53% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – NILIF

On Dec 10, the day this news came out, NILIF closed 1.53% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

Initial JV funding: CA$3,000,000 Ownership increase: 2.85% Evolution JV stake: 25.85% +4 more

Initial JV funding: CA$3,000,000; Initial funding obligation from Evolution to Nevada North Lithium LLC
Ownership increase: 2.85%; Increase in Evolution’s interest in Nevada North Lithium LLC
Evolution JV stake: 25.85%; Post-funding ownership interest in Nevada North Lithium LLC
Surge JV stake: 74.15%; Surge Battery Metals USA Inc. ownership in Nevada North Lithium LLC
JV funding commitment: CAD$10,000,000; Maximum Evolution funding for PFS per Dec 2, 2025 JV announcement
Initial JV ownership: 77% / 23%; Initial Surge / Evolution stakes per Dec 2, 2025 JV formation
Potential Evolution stake: 32.5%; Maximum ownership if full JV funding is completed

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 02

5 events

Dec 02
JV formation

24h Move

-0.4%

Formalized joint venture with Evolution and outlined up to CAD$10M funding.
Nov 21
JV update

24h Move

-0.3%

Update on proposed joint venture and conditional TSXV approval details.
Oct 30
Drill program results

24h Move

-0.9%

Completion of 2025 infill drilling with thick lithium claystone intersections.
Oct 20
Project update

24h Move

+13.5%

Drill program progress and PEA with large NPV, IRR, and long mine life.
Oct 15
Financing

24h Move

+23.8%

Non-brokered private placement and new strategic investor position.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

joint venture, operating agreement

2 terms

joint venture financial

"Nevada North Lithium LLC, ("NNL") the joint venture formed by subsidiaries"

A joint venture is when two or more companies team up to work on a specific project or business idea, sharing both the risks and the rewards. It’s like friends starting a lemonade stand together—each contributes resources and they split the profits, making it easier to succeed than going alone.

operating agreement financial

"funding obligation of Evolution pursuant to the terms of NNL's amended and restated operating agreement"

A written agreement that serves as the rulebook for a limited liability company, spelling out how the business is managed, how profits and losses are shared, how decisions are made, and what happens if an owner leaves or the company winds down. Investors care because it determines who controls the company, how and when they get paid or can sell their stake, and what protections or risks exist—like a household’s operating manual that governs day-to-day rules and big decisions.

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12/10/2025 - 07:00 AM EST

West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2025) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5C) (the "Company" or "Surge"), is pleased to announce that Nevada North Lithium LLC, ("NNL") the joint venture formed by subsidiaries of each of the Company and Evolution Mining Limited (together with its subsidiary, "Evolution") has received the initial CA$3,000,000 funding obligation of Evolution pursuant to the terms of NNL's amended and restated operating agreement. Consequently, Evolution's ownership interest in NNL increased by 2.85% to 25.85% with Surge Battery Metals USA Inc. holding the remaining 74.15% ownership interest.

About Surge Battery Metals Inc.

Surge Battery Metals, a Canadian-based mineral exploration company, is at the forefront of securing the supply of domestic lithium through its active engagement in the Nevada North Lithium Project. The project focuses on exploring for clean, high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, USA, a crucial element for powering electric vehicles. With a primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and the OTCQX Market in the US, Surge Battery Metals Inc. is strategically positioned as a key player in advancing lithium exploration.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Greg Reimer"

Greg Reimer,
Director, President & CEO

Contact Information
Email : info@surgebatterymetals.com
Phone : 604-662-8184
Website: surgebatterymetals.com

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What funding did Surge announce on December 10, 2025 for NNL (NILIF)?

NNL received Evolution's initial funding obligation of CA$3,000,000 under the amended operating agreement.

How did the December 10, 2025 funding change Evolution's stake in NNL (NILIF)?

Evolution's ownership increased by 2.85 percentage points to 25.85%.

What is Surge's ownership percentage in NNL after the Evolution funding (NILIF)?

Surge Battery Metals USA holds 74.15% ownership in NNL after the funding.

Does the CA$3,000,000 from Evolution imply additional JV activity for NNL (NILIF)?

The announcement confirms Evolution met its initial CA$3,000,000 funding obligation; it does not detail specific project expenditures.

Which companies form Nevada North Lithium LLC referenced by NILIF on December 10, 2025?

NNL is the joint venture formed by subsidiaries of Surge Battery Metals and Evolution Mining.

Surge Announces Initial JV Funding from Evolution Mining Limited