<p>不列颠哥伦比亚省西温哥华 --（Newsfile Corp. -2026 年 3 月 17 日）- Surge Battery Metals Inc.（TSXV: NILI）（OTCQX: NILIF）（FSE: DJ5）（以下简称 “ <strong>公司</strong>” 或 “ <strong>Surge</strong>”）欣然宣布，前伯克希尔哈撒韦能源高管理查德·维奇（Mr. Richard Weech）已加入公司董事会，担任独立董事。</p>
<p>维奇先生是一位拥有三十五年经验的高管专业人士，在公共和私人企业中担任多种领导、财务和运营角色，领导并为高绩效组织做出贡献，取得卓越成果。他在领导和建立企业、发展人才、筹集资金、战略规划、业务发展、合资结构和风险管理方面拥有丰富的经验。在 2022 年退休之前，维奇先生于 2014 年至 2022 年 7 月期间负责领导伯克希尔哈撒韦能源子公司 BHE Investments 和 BHE Renewables，推动了显著的资产和财务增长，包括开发和评估锂提取机会。维奇先生持有 CA、CPA、CFA 专业资格，并以优异成绩毕业于阿尔伯塔大学，获得商业学士学位。</p>
<p>维奇先生评论道：“我很高兴能加入 Surge 董事会，为世界级锂关键矿产机会的成功发展做出贡献。”</p>
<p>与维奇先生被任命为公司董事会成员相关，公司已收到泰德·奥康纳（Mr. Ted O'Connor）的辞职信。公司感谢奥康纳先生作为董事的贡献，并祝愿他在未来的事业中一切顺利。</p>
<p>公司还将向某些董事、高管和顾问授予总计 5,000,000 个股票期权，行使期限为五年，行使价格为每股 0.60 美元。</p>
<p><strong>合格人员</strong></p>
<p>来自内华达州春溪的阿兰·J·莫里斯（Alan J. Morris），硕士，CPG，作为公司的地质顾问，符合国家仪器 43-101 定义的合格人员，已审查并批准本新闻稿的技术内容。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Surge Battery Metals Inc.</strong></p>
<p>Surge Battery Metals Inc.是一家总部位于加拿大的矿产勘探公司，积极参与内华达北锂项目，处于确保国内锂供应的前沿。该项目专注于在美国内华达州开发高品位锂能源金属，这是为电池储能和电动车提供动力的关键元素。Surge Battery Metals Inc.在加拿大的 TSX 风险交易所上市，并在美国的 OTCQX 市场上市，战略性地定位为推动锂勘探的关键参与者。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Evolution Mining Limited</strong></p>
<p>Evolution Mining 是一家领先的全球黄金矿业公司。Evolution 运营六座矿山，包括五座全资矿山——位于新南威尔士州的 Cowal、昆士兰州的 Ernest Henry 和 Mt Rawdon、西澳大利亚的 Mungari，以及加拿大安大略省的 Red Lake，以及在新南威尔士州拥有 80% 股份的 Northparkes。</p>
<p><strong>关于 Nevada North Lithium LLC</strong></p>
<p>Nevada North Lithium LLC 拥有位于内华达州 Jackpot 东南约 73 公里、Wells，Elko 县以北东北方向的 Nevada North Lithium 项目。该项目的前三轮钻探确定了一个强矿化的锂含粘土矿区，延伸长度超过 4,300 米，已知宽度超过 1,500 米。高度异常的土壤值和地球物理勘测表明，粘土层的潜在范围可能更大。Nevada North Lithium 项目具有受限于矿坑的推测资源，估计含有 11.24 万吨锂碳酸盐当量（LCE），品位为 3010 ppm Li，截止品位为 1,250 ppm。该项目最近完成的 PEA 报告显示，税后 NPV8% 为 91.7 亿美元，税后 IRR 为 22.8%，以 24,000 美元/吨 LCE 和 5,243 美元/吨 LCE 的运营成本计算。</p>
<p>代表董事会</p>
<p>“Greg Reimer”</p>
<p>Greg Reimer，</p>
<p>董事、总裁兼首席执行官</p>
<p><strong>联系信息</strong></p>
<p><strong>电子邮件：</strong> info@surgebatterymetals.com</p>
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<p>Surge Battery Metals Inc. 任命前伯克希尔哈撒韦能源公司高管 Richard Weech 先生为独立董事。Weech 拥有超过 35 年的领导、财务和运营经验。他将为公司的锂开发工作做出贡献。此次任命是在 Ted O'Connor 先生辞职之后进行的。Surge 还将向董事和顾问授予 5,000,000 股股票期权。该公司专注于内华达州的锂勘探，并在其内华达北部锂项目中发现了大量资源</p>

<p>West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2026) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the &#34; <strong>Company</strong>&#34; or &#34; <strong>Surge</strong>&#34;) is pleased to announce that former Berkshire Hathaway Energy executive, Mr. Richard Weech, has joined the Board of the Company as an Independent Director.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>不列颠哥伦比亚省西温哥华 --（Newsfile Corp. -2026 年 3 月 17 日）- Surge Battery Metals Inc.（TSXV: NILI）（OTCQX: NILIF）（FSE: DJ5）（以下简称 “ <strong>公司</strong>” 或 “ <strong>Surge</strong>”）欣然宣布，前伯克希尔哈撒韦能源高管理查德·维奇（Mr. Richard Weech）已加入公司董事会，担任独立董事。</p>
</div><p>Mr. Weech is an executive professional with a thirty-five-year record of leading and contributing to high-achieving organizations delivering superior results in a variety of diverse leadership, financial, and operating roles in public and private businesses. He has extensive experience in leading and building businesses, developing people, raising capital, strategic planning, business development, joint venture structuring and risk management. Before his retirement in 2022, Mr. Weech spent 2014 through July 2022 responsible for leading the Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiaries, BHE Investments and BHE Renewables, through significant asset and financial growth that included developing and evaluating lithium extraction opportunities. Mr. Weech holds the CA, CPA, CFA professional designations and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>维奇先生是一位拥有三十五年经验的高管专业人士，在公共和私人企业中担任多种领导、财务和运营角色，领导并为高绩效组织做出贡献，取得卓越成果。他在领导和建立企业、发展人才、筹集资金、战略规划、业务发展、合资结构和风险管理方面拥有丰富的经验。在 2022 年退休之前，维奇先生于 2014 年至 2022 年 7 月期间负责领导伯克希尔哈撒韦能源子公司 BHE Investments 和 BHE Renewables，推动了显著的资产和财务增长，包括开发和评估锂提取机会。维奇先生持有 CA、CPA、CFA 专业资格，并以优异成绩毕业于阿尔伯塔大学，获得商业学士学位。</p>
</div><p>Mr. Weech commented: &#34;I am excited to join the Surge Board of Directors and contribute to the successful development of a world class lithium critical mineral opportunity.&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>维奇先生评论道：“我很高兴能加入 Surge 董事会，为世界级锂关键矿产机会的成功发展做出贡献。”</p>
</div><p>In connection with the appointment of Mr. Weech to the Company's Board of Directors, the Company has received the resignation of Mr. Ted O'Connor. The Company wishes to thank Mr. O'Connor for his contribution as a director and wishes him well in his future endeavors.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>与维奇先生被任命为公司董事会成员相关，公司已收到泰德·奥康纳（Mr. Ted O'Connor）的辞职信。公司感谢奥康纳先生作为董事的贡献，并祝愿他在未来的事业中一切顺利。</p>
</div><p>The company is also granting a total of 5,000,000 stock options, exercisable for a period of five years, at an exercise price of $0.60 cents a share to certain directors, officers, and consultants.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>公司还将向某些董事、高管和顾问授予总计 5,000,000 个股票期权，行使期限为五年，行使价格为每股 0.60 美元。</p>
</div><p><strong>Qualified Person</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>合格人员</strong></p>
</div><p>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.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>来自内华达州春溪的阿兰·J·莫里斯（Alan J. Morris），硕士，CPG，作为公司的地质顾问，符合国家仪器 43-101 定义的合格人员，已审查并批准本新闻稿的技术内容。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Surge Battery Metals Inc.</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Surge Battery Metals Inc.</strong></p>
</div><p>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.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Surge Battery Metals Inc.是一家总部位于加拿大的矿产勘探公司，积极参与内华达北锂项目，处于确保国内锂供应的前沿。该项目专注于在美国内华达州开发高品位锂能源金属，这是为电池储能和电动车提供动力的关键元素。Surge Battery Metals Inc.在加拿大的 TSX 风险交易所上市，并在美国的 OTCQX 市场上市，战略性地定位为推动锂勘探的关键参与者。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Evolution Mining Limited</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Evolution Mining Limited</strong></p>
</div><p>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 80% share in Northparkes in New South Wales.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Evolution Mining 是一家领先的全球黄金矿业公司。Evolution 运营六座矿山，包括五座全资矿山——位于新南威尔士州的 Cowal、昆士兰州的 Ernest Henry 和 Mt Rawdon、西澳大利亚的 Mungari，以及加拿大安大略省的 Red Lake，以及在新南威尔士州拥有 80% 股份的 Northparkes。</p>
</div><p><strong>About Nevada North Lithium LLC</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>关于 Nevada North Lithium LLC</strong></p>
</div><p>Nevada North Lithium LLC owns the Nevada North Lithium Project southeast of Jackpot, Nevada about 73 km north-northeast of Wells, Elko County. The first three rounds of drilling at the project identified a strongly mineralized zone of lithium bearing clays occupying a strike length of more than 4,300 meters and a known width of greater than 1,500 meters. Highly anomalous soil values and geophysical surveys suggest there is potential for the clay horizons to be much greater in extent. The Nevada North Lithium Project has a pit-constrained Inferred Resource containing an estimated 11.24 Mt of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) grading 3010 ppm Li at a 1,250-ppm cutoff. The recently completed PEA for the project reported an after-tax NPV8% US $9.17 Billion and after-tax IRR of 22.8% at $24,000/t LCE and an OPEX of US $5,243/t LCE.</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Nevada North Lithium LLC 拥有位于内华达州 Jackpot 东南约 73 公里、Wells，Elko 县以北东北方向的 Nevada North Lithium 项目。该项目的前三轮钻探确定了一个强矿化的锂含粘土矿区，延伸长度超过 4,300 米，已知宽度超过 1,500 米。高度异常的土壤值和地球物理勘测表明，粘土层的潜在范围可能更大。Nevada North Lithium 项目具有受限于矿坑的推测资源，估计含有 11.24 万吨锂碳酸盐当量（LCE），品位为 3010 ppm Li，截止品位为 1,250 ppm。该项目最近完成的 PEA 报告显示，税后 NPV8% 为 91.7 亿美元，税后 IRR 为 22.8%，以 24,000 美元/吨 LCE 和 5,243 美元/吨 LCE 的运营成本计算。</p>
</div><p>On behalf of the Board of Directors</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>代表董事会</p>
</div><p>&#34;Greg Reimer&#34;</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>“Greg Reimer”</p>
</div><p>Greg Reimer,</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>Greg Reimer，</p>
</div><p>Director, President &amp; CEO</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p>董事、总裁兼首席执行官</p>
</div><p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>联系信息</strong></p>
</div><p><strong>Email :</strong> info@surgebatterymetals.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>电子邮件：</strong> info@surgebatterymetals.com</p>
</div><p><strong>Phone :</strong> 604-662-8184</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>电话：</strong> 604-662-8184</p>
</div><p><strong>Website:</strong> surgebatterymetals.com</p>
<div class="lb-trans"><p><strong>网站：</strong> surgebatterymetals.com</p>
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</div><p>This document may contain certain &#34;Forward-Looking Statements&#34; 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 &#34;anticipate&#34;, &#34;believe&#34;, &#34;estimate&#34;, &#34;expect&#34;, &#34;target, &#34;plan&#34; or &#34;planned&#34;, &#34;possible&#34;, &#34;potential&#34;, &#34;forecast&#34;, &#34;intend&#34;, &#34;may&#34;, &#34;schedule&#34; 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 <strong>.</strong></p>
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