West Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2025) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) (OTCQX: NILIF) (FSE: DJ5) (the "Company" or "Surge") is pleased to announce that it will be conducting a non-brokered private placement of units (the "Offered Units") at a price of $0.25 per Offered Unit (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of a minimum of $4,000,000 (16,000,000 Offered Units) up to a maximum of $5,000,000 (20,000,000 Offered Units), pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption available under under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions (the "LIFE Offering"), in each of the Provinces of Canada other than Quebec. Each Offered Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.40 for a period of three years from the date of issuance. In connection with the offering 3L Capital Inc. is acting as financial advisor to the transaction.

The offering document relating to the LIFE Offering (the "Offering Document") can be accessed under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and at https://surgebatterymetals.com/. Prospective investors in the LIFE Offering should read the Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The Company is undertaking this financing in connection with its recently announced Letter of Intent with Evolution Mining Limited to establish a Joint Venture on the Nevada North Lithium Project. Proceeds of the Offering will position Surge to meet near-term funding commitments under the contemplated JV structure, while also advancing exploration and development activities at Nevada North. In addition, the Offering will strengthen the Company's balance sheet and provide working capital flexibility as Surge progresses discussions with Evolution and continues to pursue new project opportunities.

Mr. Graham Harris, Chairman and Director, commented, "We are pleased to announce this financing to fulfill our obligation under the terms of the JV with Evolution Mining. We continue to receive critical support from key stakeholders and wish to thank them and 3L Capital for their commitment to supporting the next phase of development at the Nevada North Lithium Project."

The Company may pay finders' fees in connection with the LIFE Offering, as permitted by applicable securities laws and the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange. The finders' fees will consist of cash commissions equal to up to 7% of the gross proceeds raised from purchasers introduced to the Company by eligible finders, and finder warrants equal to up to 7% of the aggregate number of Offered Units sold to purchasers introduced to the Company by eligible finders (excluding any Units that may be purchased by the eligible finder). Each finder warrant will be exercisable for one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.25 per Common Share for 36 months following the date of issuance.

The closing of the LIFE Offering is subject to receipt of the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities issued pursuant to the Offering have not, nor will they be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons in the absence of U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S. registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

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 for clean, high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, USA, a crucial element for powering electric vehicles. 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.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Greg Reimer"

Greg Reimer,

President & CEO

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