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Financings

Surge Battery Metals Closes Fully Subscribed Non-Brokered LIFE Offering

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Executive Summary

  • Surge Battery Metals Inc. closed a fully‑subscribed non‑brokered private placement (“LIFE Offering”) issuing 20,000,000 units at $0.25 per unit, generating $5,000,000 in gross proceeds.
  • Each unit consists of one common share and one warrant to purchase an additional share at $0.40 (exercisable until Oct 8 2028).
  • Net proceeds are earmarked for general working capital and to advance exploration of the Nevada North Lithium Project through pre‑feasibility and bankable feasibility studies.

Key Details

  • Units Offered: 20,000,000 units at $0.25 each → $5,000,000 gross proceeds.
  • Unit Composition: 1 common share + 1 common‑share purchase warrant (exercise price $0.40, expiry Oct 8 2028).
  • Finder Compensation: Aggregate finder’s fees of $264,650 paid; issuance of 1,058,600 finder’s warrants (each for one common share at $0.25, exercisable until Oct 8 2028) subject to a four‑month hold period expiring Feb 9 2026.
  • Financing Exemption: Conducted under the listed issuer financing exemption of NI 45‑106 Part 5A; securities are free‑trading on TSX‑V and OTCQX.
  • Use of Proceeds: Net proceeds will fund general working capital and support exploration activities at the Nevada North Lithium Project through to pre‑feasibility and bankable feasibility study stages.
  • Regulatory Notices: Securities not registered under U.S. securities laws; no offer or solicitation in the United States absent exemption.

Notable Quotes

  • “The successful completion of the LIFE Offering provides us with the capital needed to advance our Nevada North Lithium Project toward a definitive feasibility study, positioning Surge Battery Metals as a key domestic lithium supplier.” – Greg Reimer, President & CEO.
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