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Surge Battery Metals Engages Kemetco for Advanced Prefeasibility Metallurgical Testing at the Nevada North Lithium Project

Surge Battery locks in metallurgical experts to de-risk the flowsheet for its multi-billion dollar Nevada lithium project.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 01, 2026 · 07:01 NILI · 0.585 Surge Battery Metals Inc.
Executive Summary

The most recent news (April 1, 2026) announces that Surge Battery Metals has engaged Kemetco Research for advanced metallurgical testing to support the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) at the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). This program will test a "Master Composite" sample representing the first 10 years of the mine life. The scope covers the entire flowsheet, from acid leaching to the production of high-purity lithium carbonate. Crucially, the company is also evaluating the recovery of cesium and rubidium as potential by-product revenue streams.

Material Impact

This news is Routine - Positive. While it is a critical step in the development of the NNLP, it is an expected follow-up to the appointment of Fluor Corporation as the lead engineer in February 2026. - De-risking: By using Kemetco (who worked on the PEA), the company maintains continuity. Testing a 10-year master composite is a standard but vital de-risking step for the PFS. - By-product Potential: The formal evaluation of Cesium and Rubidium could provide a material "kicker" to the project's already robust economics (PEA NPV of $9.17B), though these are not yet in a formal resource category. - Execution: The news confirms the project is moving according to the timeline established in early 2026, following the massive $25M CAD capital raise in February.

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Company Overview

Surge Battery Metals is focused on the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), a high-grade lithium claystone deposit in Elko County, Nevada. - Flagship Project: NNLP. - Resource: 11.24 Mt LCE (Inferred) at 3,010 ppm Li (updated March 2026). - Economics: PEA (July 2025) showed an after-tax NPV8% of US$9.17 Billion and an IRR of 22.8% based on $24,000/t LCE. - JV Status: The project is held in a JV (Nevada North Lithium LLC) where Surge owns 72.5% and Evolution Mining owns 27.5%.

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