Surge Copper Commences Environmental Assessment Process for Berg Copper Project

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Initial Project Description accepted by British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office and Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) (OTCQB: SRGXF) (Frankfurt: G6D2) (“Surge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for its 100%-owned Berg Copper Project (“Berg” or the “Project”), located in central British Columbia, has been accepted by the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (“EAO”) and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (“IAAC”).

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The Company submitted the IPD on September 9, 2026. Its acceptance formally commences the Early Engagement phase of the provincial environmental assessment process and the Planning phase of the federal impact assessment process.

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Leif Nilsson, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Acceptance of the IPD represents an important milestone for Berg and formally moves the Project into the environmental assessment process. A significant amount of technical, environmental, and engagement work has been undertaken to prepare for this stage, and I would like to acknowledge the contributions of Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, staff at the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, the elected Chiefs and Councils of Witset First Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band, Skin Tyee First Nation, and Cheslatta Carrier Nation, our government counterparts, and the many members of the Surge team and our consultants who have contributed to that work. Berg is entering environmental assessment from a strong technical foundation following completion of the PFS earlier this year, while substantial environmental baseline, engineering, and engagement programs continue. We look forward to working collaboratively with First Nations, local communities, regulators, and other participants as the Project progresses through this next stage.”

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Jennifer Anthony, VP Environment & Regulatory Affairs, commented: “Acceptance of the IPD within a short time period of submission reflects the substantial engagement and early collaboration undertaken with First Nations, regulators, and our technical teams ahead of entering the assessment process, and federal and provincial governments putting into practice their commitment to efficient processes. The next stages will provide a structured forum to continue that work, identify key issues, and further refine the studies and information required to support assessment of the Project.”

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Chief Casbit as supported by the Office of the Wet’suwet’en indicated that “Thin House of the Gilseyhu Clan welcome the opportunity to collaborate and participate meaningfully in the assessment of the Berg Copper Project and to ensure Wet’suwet’en knowledge, values, and governance are reflected in the process.”

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Surge has been working with Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, supported by the Office of the Wet’suwet’en (“OW”), as well as the elected Chiefs and Councils of Witset First Nation, Wet’suwet’en First Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band, Skin Tyee First Nation, and Cheslatta Carrier Nation in preparation for the environmental assessment process. In parallel with the provincial and federal processes, OW is supporting participating Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs in the development of a First Nation-led assessment process intended to incorporate Wet’suwet’en hereditary governance, values, and decision-making into the assessment of the Project. Surge also continues to advance discussions regarding capacity and resourcing across all communities to support meaningful First Nations participation throughout the assessment process.