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Surge JV Hires Former Nissan and Ford Battery Strategist to Drive Nevada Lithium Project

Story Highlights
  • Surge’s Nevada North Lithium JV hired ex-Nissan and Ford strategist Steffen Ball to lead commercial development.
  • Stock options were granted as Surge advances a large, economically promising Nevada lithium project for EV supply chains.
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An announcement from Surge Exploration Inc ( (TSE:NILI) ) is now available.

Surge Battery Metals’ joint venture vehicle, Nevada North Lithium LLC, has appointed former Nissan and Ford battery raw materials strategist Steffen Ball as Vice President, Commercial Development to lead commercial strategy and forge strategic partnerships aimed at moving the Nevada North Lithium Project toward production. The company also granted 500,000 stock options to directors, officers and consultants, as it advances a project that already hosts a sizeable inferred lithium resource with positive preliminary economic metrics, reinforcing its ambitions to become a significant supplier to the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:NILI) stock is a Hold with a C$0.76 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Surge Exploration Inc stock, see the TSE:NILI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:NILI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:NILI is a Neutral.

The score is primarily constrained by weak financial performance (no revenue, recurring losses, and ongoing cash burn), partially offset by a debt-free balance sheet. Technicals and recent corporate events are supportive (uptrend vs moving averages and positive JV/funding/drilling developments), while valuation is limited by negative earnings and no dividend.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:NILI stock, click here.

More about Surge Exploration Inc

Surge Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company focused on securing domestic lithium supply through its Nevada North Lithium Project in Nevada, USA. The project targets high‑grade lithium-bearing clays, a critical input for batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage, positioning Surge as an emerging player in the North American battery metals supply chain. The company is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the OTCQX Market, underscoring its capital markets access for advancing lithium exploration and development.

Average Trading Volume: 1,234,242

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: C$160.3M

Find detailed analytics on NILI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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