Surge Battery Metals Announces Additional CA$2.1 Million Advance by Evolution Mining to Nevada North Lithium LLC
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Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) announced an additional CA$2,100,000 advance from Evolution Mining to Nevada North Lithium LLC (NNL), bringing total advances to CA$6,800,000.
The funding has financed the 2025 infill drill program, mineral resource work, metallurgical testing and the preliminary feasibility study (PFS), which remains fully funded and on budget. Post-advances, Surge holds 70.54% of NNL and Evolution holds 29.46%. Surge reports CA$30,000,000 in treasury resources to support project development.
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Positive
- Additional funding of CA$2.1M from Evolution
- PFS remains fully funded and on budget
- Surge treasury of CA$30.0M supports near-term development
Negative
- Surge ownership diluted from 77% to 70.54% (6.46 percentage points)
News Market Reaction – NILIF
On the day this news was published, NILIF gained 2.53%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 15, 2026) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the "Company" or "Surge") is pleased to announce that Nevada North Lithium LLC ("NNL"), the joint venture formed by subsidiaries of Surge and Evolution Mining Limited ("Evolution"), has received an additional CA
Evolution has previously advanced CA
Under the amended and restated operating agreement announced by Surge on December 2, 2025, Surge and Evolution formed NNL to advance the Nevada North Lithium Project ("NNLP") in Elko County, Nevada, with Surge initially holding a
Mr. Greg Reimer, President & Chief Executive Officer and Director of Surge, commented, "We are pleased to report this additional funding by Evolution Mining into Nevada North Lithium LLC. This advance further supports development of the NNLP and reflects the continued momentum of the joint venture as work progresses on the project's prefeasibility activities. This funding, together with the CA
NNL was established to continue the development of the Nevada North Lithium Project, with the initial focus on facilitating completion of a preliminary feasibility study evaluating the project's development potential. Surge remains the manager of the project with responsibility for day-to-day management of the JV's operations in accordance with the JV agreement.
Qualified Person:
Alan J. Morris, MSc, CPG of Spring Creek, Nevada, Geological Advisor to the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of this news release.
About Surge Battery Metals Inc.
Surge Battery Metals Inc., 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 development of high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, USA, a crucial element for powering battery electric storage and electric vehicles. With a primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and a listing on the OTCQX Market in the USA, Surge Battery Metals Inc. is strategically positioned as a key player in advancing lithium exploration.
About Evolution Mining Limited
Evolution Mining is a leading, globally relevant gold miner. Evolution operates six mines, comprising five wholly-owned mines - Cowal in New South Wales, Ernest Henry and Mt Rawdon in Queensland, Mungari in Western Australia, and Red Lake in Ontario, Canada, and an
About Nevada North Lithium LLC
Nevada North Lithium LLC, jointly owned by Surge Battery Metals Inc (
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Greg Reimer"
Greg Reimer,
Director, President & CEO
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This document may contain certain "Forward-Looking Statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "target, "plan" or "planned", "possible", "potential", "forecast", "intend", "may", "schedule" and similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information may relate to future prices of commodities including lithium and nickel, the accuracy of mineral or resource exploration activity, reserves or resources, regulatory or government requirements or approvals including approvals of title and mining rights or licenses and environmental, local community or indigenous community approvals, the reliability of third party information, continued access to mineral properties or infrastructure or water, changes in laws, rules and regulations including in the United States, Nevada or California or any other jurisdiction which may impact upon the Company or its properties or the commercial exploitation of those properties, currency risks including the exchange rate of USD$ for Cdn$ or other currencies, fluctuations in the market for lithium related products, changes in exploration costs and government royalties, export policies or taxes in the United States or any other jurisdiction and other factors or information. The Company's current plans, expectations, and intentions with respect to development of its business and of its Nevada properties may be impacted by economic uncertainties arising out of any pandemic or by the impact of current financial and other market conditions (including US government subsidies or incentives) on its ability to secure further financing or funding of its Nevada properties. Such statements represent the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon several assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political, environmental (including endangered species, habitat preservation and water-related risks) and social risks, contingencies, and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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