Mr. Greg Reimer reports

SURGE ANNOUNCES FORMER BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY EXECUTIVE MR. RICHARD WEECH JOINS THE BOARD AS AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR

Former Berkshire Hathaway Energy executive Richard Weech has joined Surge Battery Metals Inc.'s board as an independent director.

Mr. Weech is an executive professional with a 35-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.

Mr. Weech commented: "I am excited to join the Surge board of directors and contribute to the successful development of a world-class lithium critical mineral opportunity."

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Weech to the company's board of directors, the company has received the resignation of Ted O'Connor. The company wishes to thank Mr. O'Connor for his contribution as a director and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

The company is also granting a total of five million stock options, exercisable for a period of five years, at an exercise price of 60 cents a share to certain directors, officers and consultants.

Qualified person

Alan J. Morris, MSc, CPG of Spring Creek, Nev., geological adviser 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.

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 development of high-grade lithium energy metals in Nevada, United States, 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 United States, Surge Battery Metals is strategically positioned as a key player in advancing lithium exploration.

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