Surge Battery Expands Exploration Area for Nevada Lithium Project

Surge Battery Metals has received approval from the Bureau of Land Management for its Nevada North Exploration Plan of Operations, marking a significant milestone for the Nevada North Lithium Project. The approval expands the allowable disturbance for exploration activities from 5 acres to 250 acres, enabling extensive infrastructure development and exploration drilling. Planned activities include mineral exploration, metallurgical testing, hydrogeologic investigations, and geotechnical studies, all while adhering to environmental protection measures. Surge aims to update its mineral resource estimate by late 2025 and is committed to concurrent reclamation efforts during exploration. The company's shares experienced a rise following this announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the project's potential. CEO Greg Reimer expressed gratitude to the BLM for their support in reaching this decision.