Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2023) - Surge Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: NILI) ("NILI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged Braden Jensen, C.A., as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while Robert Guanzon has tendered his resignation as CFO, effective June 30^th, 2023.

Mr. Jensen obtained his formal training with KPMG LLP. Before transitioning to the resource industry, he worked in the public practice sector for 6 years, concentrating in commodities-based accounting and tax. He was then employed at Wellgreen Platinum Ltd. and was involved in mineral exploration, construction, and operations reporting, prior to joining Copper Fox Metals Inc. as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jensen is currently the Chief Financial Officer of District Copper Corp.

The Company would like to thank Mr. Guanzon for his contributions to the Company and wish him the best with his future endeavours.

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SURGE BATTERY METALS INC.

"Greg Reimer"

CEO, Director

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