Mr. Greg Reimer reports

SURGE UPGRADES AND BEGINS TRADING ON THE OTCQX IN THE UNITED STATES

Surge Battery Metals Inc. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. Surge upgraded to OTCQX Best Market from the OTCQB Venture Market. Surge begins trading today on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol NILIF.

The OTCQX Best Market is designed for established, investor-focused United States and international companies. To qualify for the OTCQX Best Market, companies must: meet high financial standards; follow best practice corporate governance; and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Best Market from the OTCQB Venture Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

Greg Reimer, chief executive officer and director, commented, "We are very pleased to advance to the OTCQX in order to provide our U.S. investors with enhanced value in trading our securities."

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the company on the OTC Markets website.

About Surge Battery Metals Inc.

The company is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company active in the exploration for lithium in Nevada. The company maintains a focus on exploration for high-value battery metals required for the electric-vehicle market.

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