About Us
Surge Battery Metals
About Us
Surge Battery Metals
About Us
Surge Battery Metals
Why Surge?
Surge Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian-based critical minerals company focused on advancing one of the most significant lithium development assets in the United States. The Company’s flagship asset is the Nevada North Lithium Project (“NNLP”), located in northern Nevada, one of the world’s most established and mining-friendly jurisdictions.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors represents a rare fusion of capital markets success and technical mastery. This team combines over 180 years of collective expertise in lithium exploration, multi-billion dollar utility management, and global resource acquisition.
Greg Reimer
President & CEO - Director
An accomplished leader and former Executive VP of Transmission and Distribution at BC Hydro, where he managed $5.5 billion in annual revenue. Greg previously served as BC’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines. He brings a proven track record in organizational transformation, energy policy, and governance from numerous corporate and industry boards.
Greg Reimer
President & CEO - Director
An accomplished leader and former Executive VP of Transmission and Distribution at BC Hydro, where he managed $5.5 billion in annual revenue. Greg previously served as BC’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines. He brings a proven track record in organizational transformation, energy policy, and governance from numerous corporate and industry boards.
Greg Reimer
President & CEO - Director
An accomplished leader and former Executive VP of Transmission and Distribution at BC Hydro, where he managed $5.5 billion in annual revenue. Greg previously served as BC’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mines. He brings a proven track record in organizational transformation, energy policy, and governance from numerous corporate and industry boards.
Graham Harris
Chairman - Director
Mr. Harris brings four decades of financial expertise and a history of significant exits to his role as Senior VP of Capital Markets for Millennial Potash Corp. Notably, he was the founder and Chair of Millennial Lithium Corp. (acquired for $490M) and a founding director of both Millennial Potash and M2 Cobalt. With over $400 million in capital raised and a background in senior management at Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Harris has been instrumental in growing his ventures to a combined market capitalization exceeding $1 Billion.
Graham Harris
Chairman - Director
Mr. Harris brings four decades of financial expertise and a history of significant exits to his role as Senior VP of Capital Markets for Millennial Potash Corp. Notably, he was the founder and Chair of Millennial Lithium Corp. (acquired for $490M) and a founding director of both Millennial Potash and M2 Cobalt. With over $400 million in capital raised and a background in senior management at Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Harris has been instrumental in growing his ventures to a combined market capitalization exceeding $1 Billion.
Graham Harris
Chairman - Director
Mr. Harris brings four decades of financial expertise and a history of significant exits to his role as Senior VP of Capital Markets for Millennial Potash Corp. Notably, he was the founder and Chair of Millennial Lithium Corp. (acquired for $490M) and a founding director of both Millennial Potash and M2 Cobalt. With over $400 million in capital raised and a background in senior management at Canaccord Genuity, Mr. Harris has been instrumental in growing his ventures to a combined market capitalization exceeding $1 Billion.
Iain Scarr
Director
As the founder of IMEX Consultants, Mr. Scarr brings over 30 years of experience from Rio Tinto, where he served as Commercial Director and VP of Exploration. A veteran of the lithium sector, he successfully guided three major lithium projects in Argentina from the discovery stage through to feasibility and acquisition.
Iain Scarr
Director
As the founder of IMEX Consultants, Mr. Scarr brings over 30 years of experience from Rio Tinto, where he served as Commercial Director and VP of Exploration. A veteran of the lithium sector, he successfully guided three major lithium projects in Argentina from the discovery stage through to feasibility and acquisition.
Iain Scarr
Director
As the founder of IMEX Consultants, Mr. Scarr brings over 30 years of experience from Rio Tinto, where he served as Commercial Director and VP of Exploration. A veteran of the lithium sector, he successfully guided three major lithium projects in Argentina from the discovery stage through to feasibility and acquisition.
Dr. Vijay Mehta
Director
A world-renowned expert in lithium extraction with a PhD in flotation technology, Dr. Mehta brings 50 years of industry experience. He holds 12 U.S. patents and has consulted for the global "who’s who" of lithium mining. He specializes in the technological and economic feasibility of battery-grade lithium brine processing and production.
Dr. Vijay Mehta
Director
A world-renowned expert in lithium extraction with a PhD in flotation technology, Dr. Mehta brings 50 years of industry experience. He holds 12 U.S. patents and has consulted for the global "who’s who" of lithium mining. He specializes in the technological and economic feasibility of battery-grade lithium brine processing and production.
Dr. Vijay Mehta
Director
A world-renowned expert in lithium extraction with a PhD in flotation technology, Dr. Mehta brings 50 years of industry experience. He holds 12 U.S. patents and has consulted for the global "who’s who" of lithium mining. He specializes in the technological and economic feasibility of battery-grade lithium brine processing and production.
Ted O’Connor
Director
A professional geoscientist with more than 30 years of experience in the exploration industry, Mr. O’Connor currently serves as Executive VP of American Lithium Corp. He possesses extensive technical knowledge of diverse lithium mineralization styles and has been instrumental in the development of the TLC Claystone Project in Nevada.
Ted O’Connor
Director
A professional geoscientist with more than 30 years of experience in the exploration industry, Mr. O’Connor currently serves as Executive VP of American Lithium Corp. He possesses extensive technical knowledge of diverse lithium mineralization styles and has been instrumental in the development of the TLC Claystone Project in Nevada.
Ted O’Connor
Director
A professional geoscientist with more than 30 years of experience in the exploration industry, Mr. O’Connor currently serves as Executive VP of American Lithium Corp. He possesses extensive technical knowledge of diverse lithium mineralization styles and has been instrumental in the development of the TLC Claystone Project in Nevada.
Owen Taylor
Director
A recently retired Senior Partner at PwC Canada, Mr. Taylor served as the National Leader for the Government and Public Sector practice. With 35 years of experience in regulatory and commercial advisory, he is the founder of Parker Strategies Ltd, providing strategic negotiation services for large-scale, complex corporate transactions.
Owen Taylor
Director
A recently retired Senior Partner at PwC Canada, Mr. Taylor served as the National Leader for the Government and Public Sector practice. With 35 years of experience in regulatory and commercial advisory, he is the founder of Parker Strategies Ltd, providing strategic negotiation services for large-scale, complex corporate transactions.
Owen Taylor
Director
A recently retired Senior Partner at PwC Canada, Mr. Taylor served as the National Leader for the Government and Public Sector practice. With 35 years of experience in regulatory and commercial advisory, he is the founder of Parker Strategies Ltd, providing strategic negotiation services for large-scale, complex corporate transactions.
Management Team
Our leadership team combines world-class expertise in lithium development and capital markets. With decades of industry experience, we have a proven track record of delivering significant value to investors.
Tu Lieu
Chief Financial Officer
A designated CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership and accounting. He has a proven track record in financial planning, reporting, and cash flow management, previously serving as a financial controller and FP&A manager. Most recently, he held the position of VP of Finance at Surge and Nevada North, where he led audit compliance and strategic budgeting within the resource sector.
Tu Lieu
Chief Financial Officer
A designated CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership and accounting. He has a proven track record in financial planning, reporting, and cash flow management, previously serving as a financial controller and FP&A manager. Most recently, he held the position of VP of Finance at Surge and Nevada North, where he led audit compliance and strategic budgeting within the resource sector.
Tu Lieu
Chief Financial Officer
A designated CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership and accounting. He has a proven track record in financial planning, reporting, and cash flow management, previously serving as a financial controller and FP&A manager. Most recently, he held the position of VP of Finance at Surge and Nevada North, where he led audit compliance and strategic budgeting within the resource sector.
Steffen Ball
Vice President, Commercial Development
An accomplished technical and commercial strategist, Mr. Ball brings extensive expertise in critical minerals supply chains. He previously held senior roles at Nissan North America and Ford Motor Company, where he spearheaded global battery raw material sourcing. With a background in mine-site operations and a Geology degree from the Colorado School of Mines, he excels at leveraging industry relationships to drive assets toward production.
Steffen Ball
Vice President, Commercial Development
An accomplished technical and commercial strategist, Mr. Ball brings extensive expertise in critical minerals supply chains. He previously held senior roles at Nissan North America and Ford Motor Company, where he spearheaded global battery raw material sourcing. With a background in mine-site operations and a Geology degree from the Colorado School of Mines, he excels at leveraging industry relationships to drive assets toward production.
Steffen Ball
Vice President, Commercial Development
An accomplished technical and commercial strategist, Mr. Ball brings extensive expertise in critical minerals supply chains. He previously held senior roles at Nissan North America and Ford Motor Company, where he spearheaded global battery raw material sourcing. With a background in mine-site operations and a Geology degree from the Colorado School of Mines, he excels at leveraging industry relationships to drive assets toward production.
Daniel Chafetz
Vice President, Product Development
A specialized Geological Engineer with over a decade of leadership in lithium exploration. As Senior Project Geologist at Surge Battery Metals, he spearheads the Nevada North Lithium Project, leveraging deep expertise in lithium-bearing clay deposits and upstream processing. With a track record across world-class basins like Clayton Valley and Salar del Hombre Muerto, he focuses on pioneering exploration techniques and sustainable resource development.
Daniel Chafetz
Vice President, Product Development
A specialized Geological Engineer with over a decade of leadership in lithium exploration. As Senior Project Geologist at Surge Battery Metals, he spearheads the Nevada North Lithium Project, leveraging deep expertise in lithium-bearing clay deposits and upstream processing. With a track record across world-class basins like Clayton Valley and Salar del Hombre Muerto, he focuses on pioneering exploration techniques and sustainable resource development.
Daniel Chafetz
Vice President, Product Development
A specialized Geological Engineer with over a decade of leadership in lithium exploration. As Senior Project Geologist at Surge Battery Metals, he spearheads the Nevada North Lithium Project, leveraging deep expertise in lithium-bearing clay deposits and upstream processing. With a track record across world-class basins like Clayton Valley and Salar del Hombre Muerto, he focuses on pioneering exploration techniques and sustainable resource development.
Michael Harris
Vice President, Corporate Development
A strategic leader overseeing corporate strategy, capital markets, and strategic partnerships for the Nevada North Lithium Project. With a background in construction-focused financial services and structured lending, he specializes in project finance, joint venture structuring, and institutional engagement. He is instrumental in aligning project advancement with U.S. critical minerals policy and domestic supply chain priorities.
Michael Harris
Vice President, Corporate Development
A strategic leader overseeing corporate strategy, capital markets, and strategic partnerships for the Nevada North Lithium Project. With a background in construction-focused financial services and structured lending, he specializes in project finance, joint venture structuring, and institutional engagement. He is instrumental in aligning project advancement with U.S. critical minerals policy and domestic supply chain priorities.
Michael Harris
Vice President, Corporate Development
A strategic leader overseeing corporate strategy, capital markets, and strategic partnerships for the Nevada North Lithium Project. With a background in construction-focused financial services and structured lending, he specializes in project finance, joint venture structuring, and institutional engagement. He is instrumental in aligning project advancement with U.S. critical minerals policy and domestic supply chain priorities.
Alan Morris
Geological Advisor
A Certified Professional Geologist with over 37 years of experience in the minerals industry. Mr. Morris specializes in lithium deposits within Nevada and is the owner of Ruby Mountain GIS. His expertise focuses on property evaluations, acquisitions, and the technical assessment of lithium-bearing geological formations.
Alan Morris
Geological Advisor
A Certified Professional Geologist with over 37 years of experience in the minerals industry. Mr. Morris specializes in lithium deposits within Nevada and is the owner of Ruby Mountain GIS. His expertise focuses on property evaluations, acquisitions, and the technical assessment of lithium-bearing geological formations.
Alan Morris
Geological Advisor
A Certified Professional Geologist with over 37 years of experience in the minerals industry. Mr. Morris specializes in lithium deposits within Nevada and is the owner of Ruby Mountain GIS. His expertise focuses on property evaluations, acquisitions, and the technical assessment of lithium-bearing geological formations.
Brian Morrison
Corporate Secretary
An experienced corporate administrator with a deep background in financial services and public company governance. Following his tenure as an account manager with Computershare Investor Services, he has served as a specialized consultant for publicly traded issuers since 2008. He brings extensive expertise in corporate trust, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight, having served as a director and CFO for various public entities.
Brian Morrison
Corporate Secretary
An experienced corporate administrator with a deep background in financial services and public company governance. Following his tenure as an account manager with Computershare Investor Services, he has served as a specialized consultant for publicly traded issuers since 2008. He brings extensive expertise in corporate trust, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight, having served as a director and CFO for various public entities.
Brian Morrison
Corporate Secretary
An experienced corporate administrator with a deep background in financial services and public company governance. Following his tenure as an account manager with Computershare Investor Services, he has served as a specialized consultant for publicly traded issuers since 2008. He brings extensive expertise in corporate trust, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight, having served as a director and CFO for various public entities.
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You have questions or need more information? Reach out to us!
Are you interested in learning more about Surge Battery Metals and our properties? Feel free to contact us by sending a detailed message to the email below.
Our team at Surge Battery Metals will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your interest.
Suite 300 - 1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Canada
You have questions or need more information? Reach out to us!
Are you interested in learning more about Surge Battery Metals and our properties? Feel free to contact us by sending a detailed message to the email below.
Our team at Surge Battery Metals will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your interest.
Suite 300 - 1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Canada
Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI | OTCQX: NILIF | FRA: DJ5) is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company advancing America’s mineral independence through the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), the highest-grade lithium clay resource in the United States.
Reach Us
Suite 300 - 1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Canada
Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI | OTCQX: NILIF | FRA: DJ5) is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company advancing America’s mineral independence through the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), the highest-grade lithium clay resource in the United States.
Reach Us
Suite 300 - 1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Canada
Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI | OTCQX: NILIF | FRA: DJ5) is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company advancing America’s mineral independence through the Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), the highest-grade lithium clay resource in the United States.
Reach Us
Suite 300 - 1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C3
Canada