Surge Copper Appoints Jennifer Anthony as Vice President, Environment and Regulatory Affairs

Group 1: Appointment of Jennifer Anthony - Surge Copper Corp. has appointed Jennifer Anthony as Vice President, Environment & Regulatory Affairs, effective January 12, 2026, to lead the company's environmental assessment and permitting strategy [1] - Ms. Anthony has over 20 years of senior leadership experience in British Columbia's public sector, with expertise in environmental assessment, regulatory permitting, and Indigenous engagement [2] - CEO Leif Nilsson emphasized that Ms. Anthony's experience and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments will be a significant asset as the company advances the Berg Project [3] Group 2: Long-Term Equity-Based Incentive Awards - Surge Copper Corp. has granted 2,169,041 restricted share units (RSUs) to employees and executives, and 1,501,642 deferred share units (DSUs) to non-executive directors, based on the 5-day volume weighted average price on the TSX Venture Exchange [4] - The RSUs will vest in equal annual installments over three years, while the DSUs will vest upon the holder's departure from the company [4] Group 3: Company Overview and Project Development - Surge Copper Corp. is advancing the Berg Project, which hosts a large-scale copper-molybdenum-silver deposit with strong development potential in British Columbia [6] - The company is conducting a Pre-Feasibility Study on the Berg Project to further define its technical and economic development potential [6] - Surge also controls a large mineral claim package that includes multiple advanced porphyry deposits, positioning the company as a future contributor to Canada's critical minerals strategy [7]