Surge Reports Significant Amounts of Critical Minerals Rubidium and Cesium Contained Within its Nevada North Lithium Project
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) has announced the discovery of significant rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs) mineralization at its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). Initial assays from 8 drill holes revealed consistent rubidium grades averaging 303 ppm (range: 200-630 ppm) and cesium grades averaging 124 ppm (range: 100-300 ppm).
The company found a strong positive correlation between these critical minerals and previously reported lithium grades. Surge plans to re-assay an additional 20 drill holes from its 2022 and 2023 programs to evaluate the potential for a formal resource calculation for these secondary metals. The discovery could represent a substantial domestic U.S. supply of these critical minerals.
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) ha annunciato la scoperta di una significativa mineralizzazione di rubidio (Rb) e cesio (Cs) nel suo progetto Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). Le analisi iniziali di 8 perforazioni hanno mostrato grade costanti di rubidio con una media di 303 ppm (intervallo: 200-630 ppm) e grade di cesio con una media di 124 ppm (intervallo: 100-300 ppm).
L'azienda ha riscontrato una forte correlazione positiva tra questi minerali critici e i valori di litio precedentemente riportati. Surge prevede di rianalizzare ulteriori 20 perforazioni dei programmi 2022 e 2023 per valutare il potenziale di una stima formale delle risorse per questi metalli secondari. Questa scoperta potrebbe rappresentare una significativa fonte nazionale statunitense di questi minerali critici.
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) ha anunciado el descubrimiento de una mineralización significativa de rubidio (Rb) y cesio (Cs) en su proyecto Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). Los análisis iniciales de 8 perforaciones revelaron grados consistentes de rubidio con un promedio de 303 ppm (rango: 200-630 ppm) y grados de cesio con un promedio de 124 ppm (rango: 100-300 ppm).
La compañía encontró una fuerte correlación positiva entre estos minerales críticos y los grados de litio reportados previamente. Surge planea reanalizar otras 20 perforaciones de sus programas de 2022 y 2023 para evaluar el potencial de un cálculo formal de recursos para estos metales secundarios. Este descubrimiento podría representar un suministro nacional sustancial de estos minerales críticos en EE.UU.
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF)는 네바다 노스 리튬 프로젝트(NNLP)에서 중요한 루비듐(Rb) 및 세슘(Cs) 광물화의 발견을 발표했습니다. 8개의 시추공 초기 분석 결과 평균 303 ppm의 일관된 루비듐 함량(범위: 200-630 ppm)과 평균 124 ppm의 세슘 함량(범위: 100-300 ppm)이 확인되었습니다.
회사는 이들 중요한 광물과 이전에 보고된 리튬 함량 사이에 강한 양의 상관관계를 발견했습니다. Surge는 2022년 및 2023년 프로그램에서 추가로 20개의 시추공을 재분석하여 이들 2차 금속에 대한 공식 자원 평가 가능성을 검토할 계획입니다. 이 발견은 미국 내에서 이들 중요한 광물의 상당한 국내 공급원이 될 수 있습니다.
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) a annoncé la découverte d'une minéralisation significative de rubidium (Rb) et de césium (Cs) sur son projet Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). Les premiers essais de 8 forages ont révélé des teneurs constantes en rubidium avec une moyenne de 303 ppm (plage : 200-630 ppm) et des teneurs en césium avec une moyenne de 124 ppm (plage : 100-300 ppm).
La société a trouvé une forte corrélation positive entre ces minéraux critiques et les teneurs en lithium précédemment rapportées. Surge prévoit de réanalyser 20 autres forages issus de ses programmes 2022 et 2023 afin d’évaluer le potentiel d’un calcul formel des ressources pour ces métaux secondaires. Cette découverte pourrait représenter une source nationale importante de ces minéraux critiques aux États-Unis.
Surge Battery Metals (OTCQX: NILIF) hat die Entdeckung einer bedeutenden Rubidium- (Rb) und Cäsium- (Cs) Mineralisierung bei seinem Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP) bekannt gegeben. Erste Analysen von 8 Bohrlöchern zeigten konstante Rubidiumgehalte mit einem Durchschnitt von 303 ppm (Bereich: 200-630 ppm) und Cäsiumgehalte mit einem Durchschnitt von 124 ppm (Bereich: 100-300 ppm).
Das Unternehmen stellte eine starke positive Korrelation zwischen diesen kritischen Mineralien und den zuvor berichteten Lithiumgehalten fest. Surge plant, weitere 20 Bohrlöcher aus den Programmen 2022 und 2023 erneut zu analysieren, um das Potenzial für eine formelle Ressourcenschätzung dieser Sekundärmetalle zu bewerten. Die Entdeckung könnte eine bedeutende inländische US-Quelle für diese kritischen Mineralien darstellen.
- Discovery of significant rubidium and cesium mineralization could enhance project economics
- Strong correlation found between rubidium, cesium, and lithium mineralization
- Potential to establish substantial US domestic supply of critical minerals
- Consistent grades across drill samples indicate reliable mineralization
- Additional testing required to confirm resource potential
- Secondary metals resource calculation not yet completed
- Economic impact of rubidium and cesium content still uncertain
West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2025) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the "Company" or "Surge") is pleased to report significant rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs) mineralization has been identified within the defined lithium resource at its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). Initial assay results from a limited sample set of eight (8) previously drilled holes have confirmed consistent grades for these two critical minerals, which could represent a substantial US domestic resource.
Highlights
Assays from the 8-hole 2024 drill program confirm the presence of significant rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs) mineralization directly associated with high-grade lithium zones.
Assay results show consistent rubidium grades ranging from 200 ppm to 630 ppm Rb, with an average grade of 303 ppm Rb.
Cesium grades range from 100 ppm to 300 ppm Cs, with an average grade of 124 ppm Cs.
Mineralization shows a strong positive correlation with previously reported lithium grades.
An additional 20 drill holes from the 2022 and 2023 program are being re-assayed for Rb and Cs, with results pending.
Surge undertook this analysis to better understand the mineralogy and geochemistry of the defined lithium resource. The Company reviewed samples from its 2024 drill program for which assays produced Rb and Cs concentration data. In zones correlated with Li mineralization, the eight holes have demonstrated consistent values, with rubidium averaging 303 ppm and cesium averaging 124 ppm. These results confirm a strong correlation between rubidium, cesium, and lithium mineralization, suggesting that these critical minerals are present throughout the main mineralized horizons of the deposit.
The Company now plans to re-submit pulp samples from the 2022 and 2023 drill programs to be assayed using the same techniques. Once these results are received, Surge will evaluate the potential for a formal resource calculation for these secondary metals.
Mr. Greg Reimer, Chief Executive Officer and Director, commented, "The confirmation of significant rubidium and cesium mineralization is an exciting development that adds a new dimension to our Nevada North Lithium Project. While lithium remains our primary focus, the potential for valuable by-products like rubidium and cesium could have a meaningful impact on the project's future economics. As the Preliminary Economic Assessment outlined a Life of Mine plan for processing over 200 million tonnes of material, the presence of these elements could represent a significant US domestic supply of these critical minerals."
About Rubidium and Cesium
Rubidium and Cesium are considered critical high-value minerals with applications in specialized electronics, telecommunications, and medical technologies. They are typically produced as by-products from a small number of lithium and pollucite mines globally.
Qualified Person
Alan J. Morris, MSc, CPG of Spring Creek, Nevada, 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, 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 clean, high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, USA, a crucial element for powering the electric vehicles of tomorrow. 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, contributing significantly to the sustainable future of the electric vehicle industry.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Greg Reimer"
Greg Reimer,
President & CEO
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