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<p><br/></p><p>Surge Battery Minerals Inc. appointed&nbsp;Greg Reimer as President and CEO.</p><p><br/></p><p>“I am very excited to join Surge as its President and CEO and plan to work hard for the shareholders to make Surge successful,” said Reimer. “Since originally discussing this opportunity with Surge management, I quickly realized what a great company we have here. I am very grateful to the members of the current Surge Board of Directors for their vote of confidence.”</p><p><br/></p><p>Reimer worked in an executive capacity for Rokstad Power, with operations in&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;and&nbsp;the U.S, since&nbsp;June 2019. He held the positions of EVP and CFO, and most recently EVP and chief innovation officer, responsible for all corporate strategy, innovation and technology.</p><p><br/></p><p>“We are thrilled to have such a high caliber Director join our Company and Board,” said Gordon Jung, former President and CEO. “Greg brings a substantial wealth of experience, as well as practical mining industry experience in his former role as&nbsp;British Columbia’s&nbsp;Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.&nbsp; Greg is clearly passionate about the evolution of the global electric vehicle market and we are looking forward to his contribution to our company.”</p><p><br/></p>