Surge Announces Letter of Intent with Evolution Mining Limited to Enter into a Joint Venture Agreement

Core Viewpoint - Surge Battery Metals Inc. has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Evolution Mining Limited to form a joint venture for the development of the Nevada North Lithium Project, aiming to advance lithium exploration and meet the growing demand for battery metals [1][9]. Joint Venture Details - The initial focus of the joint venture will be to complete a Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) to evaluate the NNLP's development potential [2]. - The joint venture agreement is contingent upon due diligence, regulatory approvals, and Surge completing an equity financing of at least CAD$3,000,000 [2]. - Surge will hold a 77% ownership interest in the joint venture, while Evolution will own 23% [3]. Contributions and Funding - Surge will contribute all its mineral claims and rights for the NNLP, while Evolution will contribute its 75% mineral interest in an 880-acre private land portion and additional rights in over 21,000 acres surrounding the NNLP [4][5]. - Evolution will fund up to CAD$10,000,000 for the PFS, which could increase its ownership interest to 32.5% if fully satisfied [6]. Management and Governance - The joint venture will be governed by an operating committee from both parties, with Surge acting as the manager as long as it holds more than 50% ownership [7]. - A detailed budget and schedule for the PFS will be prepared and agreed upon before entering into the joint venture agreement [7]. Project Background - The Nevada North Lithium Project is located in the Granite Range, Nevada, and has identified a mineralized zone of lithium-bearing clays with an inferred resource of approximately 8.65 million tonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) [15]. - The project has a reported after-tax NPV of US$9.17 billion and an after-tax IRR of 22.8% at a lithium price of US$24,000 per tonne [15].