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The global race for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage is accelerating fast. But beyond the hype around resource discoveries, a quieter and more critical race is taking shape, the race for lithium purity. While many lithium developers highlight their large deposits, what truly matters to EV and battery manufacturers is the ability to deliver ultra-pure, battery-grade lithium.

Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI, OTC: NILIF) is emerging as a leader in this next phase of the lithium story. The company is not just measuring tons in the ground, it is proving its ability to produce 99.9% pure lithium carbonate, the key ingredient for advanced EV batteries. With its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP), NILI is positioning itself to supply premium-quality lithium directly to top-tier EV and energy storage manufacturers.

The company also achieved a significant milestone this September. It signed an LOI with Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) to form a joint venture at NNLP. Under the agreement, Surge retains 77% and Evolution starts with 23%, funding up to C$10 million for the Preliminary Feasibility Study. This investment could increase Evolution’s stake to 32.5%, while Surge remains as project manager.

In addition, Evolution contributes 75% of its mineral rights on 880 acres of private land, plus 21,000 more acres of highly prospective ground. This significantly expands the project’s footprint.

Moving forward, the JV will focus on advancing the Pre-Feasibility Study, building directly on the strong 2025 PEA results and setting the stage for the next development phase.

Why Purity Matters: The Technical Case for 99.9%

In the battery world, purity is not just a technical metric; it is the difference between success and failure. EV makers and battery cell producers need lithium carbonate and hydroxide with purity levels of at least 99.5%. Increasingly, the bar is being raised to 99.9% or higher.

Even trace amounts of iron, magnesium, or boron can cause major problems. These impurities shorten battery life, reduce energy density, and increase safety risks. As automakers shift to more advanced chemistries like NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) and solid-state batteries, the demand for cleaner, high-spec lithium becomes non-negotiable. However, NMC batteries had a drawback. They depended on costly and volatile metals like nickel and cobalt.

And thus, LFP batteries emerged as a game-changer.

• ALSO SEE: America’s Lithium Gap: How Surge Battery Metals Could Bridge the Supply Shortfall

LFP Batteries Are Now Reshaping EVs

LFP, or lithium iron phosphate batteries, remove nickel and cobalt entirely, using iron and phosphate instead. These materials are cheaper, safer, and easier to source. LFP batteries also last longer, charge faster, and handle heat better, making them ideal for affordable, large-scale EV production.

• In 2022, LFP accounted for 37% of global EV battery chemistry. By 2024, it reached nearly 50%, and the trend continues.

For lithium investors, this matters. LFP relies heavily on lithium carbonate, the purest, most in-demand form of lithium. With nickel and cobalt out, lithium becomes central, tightening markets as more EV makers adopt LFP

High-purity lithium does more than meet technical standards. It also commands higher prices and long-term supply contracts. Automakers and energy storage providers prefer suppliers who can consistently deliver premium-quality lithium while maintaining environmental responsibility. For them, reliability, repeatability, and sustainability are just as important as cost.

The Nevada North Lithium Project: Scale with Substance

NILI’s flagship Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP) combines resource scale with exceptional quality. Located in Nevada, a region known for its lithium-rich claystone deposits, NNLP has an inferred resource of 8.65 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE), grading 2,955 ppm lithium at a 1,250 ppm cutoff.

These numbers put it among the most promising new lithium projects in North America. But NILI’s true edge comes from its ability to turn that resource into battery-grade lithium carbonate. Laboratory and pilot-scale metallurgical tests have already confirmed purity levels at or above 99.9%, far exceeding typical chemical-grade standards.

According to the company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), completed by M3 Engineering & Technology and Independent Mining Consultants, the project is designed for scale and efficiency.

Key highlights include:

• Annual output: 86,300 tonnes of LCE, expandable to 109,100 tonnes at full production.
• Recovery rate: Averaging 82.8%, thanks to advanced leaching and purification processes.
• Operating cost: As low as $5,097 per tonne LCE, ensuring competitive margins.
• Mine life: Estimated at 42 years, based on a conventional open-pit operation.

This combination of high-grade resource and proven processing ability gives NNLP a powerful advantage in a market shifting toward quality over quantity.

Inside NILI’s Metallurgical Advantage

Metallurgical testing is where NILI truly sets itself apart. Turning claystone into battery-grade lithium requires technical mastery and process control. Surge’s team has developed a refined purification flowsheet tailored to Nevada’s unique claystone composition.

Recent pilot-scale trials achieved lithium carbonate purity of 99.9% or higher, meeting or exceeding international benchmarks. These tests also showed strong impurity control, particularly for metals like iron and boron, which are critical for EV battery safety.

Mr. Greg Reimer, Chief Executive Officer, and Director commented,

“Beyond our initial metallurgical and analytical works in 2023 to estimate acid consumption and identify the clay types, we are very pleased to have taken the next step and have passed the important ‘proof of concept’ trial showing that the clays of our Nevada North Lithium Project can be used to produce lithium carbonate exceeding 99% purity. In doing so, we have managed the technological risk sufficient to warrant the next step, which will include upsizing the laboratory trials to build a sufficient inventory of technical grade lithium carbonate that we can purify to demonstrate if the NNLP clay is a suitable source to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate.”

NILI’s process is both efficient and sustainable. By optimizing reagent use and reducing energy consumption, the company supports strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while keeping costs low.

A Step-by-Step Look at NILI’s Lithium Purification

Here’s a simplified look at NILI’s five-step purification process that converts raw claystone into 99.9% pure lithium carbonate:

1. Ore Preparation and Leaching: The lithium-rich claystone is mined, milled, and treated with acid to dissolve lithium from the rock.
2. Solid-Liquid Separation: The resulting slurry is filtered to isolate a lithium-rich solution from unwanted solids.
3. Selective Impurity Removal: Using precipitation, ion-exchange, and solvent extraction, key impurities like magnesium, calcium, and boron are removed.
4. Lithium Carbonate Precipitation: The purified solution reacts with carbonate sources such as soda ash to form lithium carbonate crystals.
5. Final Polishing and Quality Control: The crystals are dried, rechecked for purity, and recirculated if needed to achieve consistent 99.9% results.

This closed-loop design maximizes recovery while minimizing waste, an important feature for both efficiency and sustainability.

Commercial Significance: Why OEMs Are Watching Closely

As the lithium market evolves, a clear divide is forming. Companies capable of producing high-purity, battery-grade material are securing premium contracts and long-term partnerships. Others producing lower-grade lithium face downward pricing pressure and limited buyers.

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are now becoming a major swing factor in lithium demand. After what looked like a soft stretch for lithium prices, ESS battery shipments have shown massive growth year-to-date. Updated J.P. Morgan forecasts increased ESS shipments +50% for this year and +43% for next year, with ESS now projected to represent 30% of total lithium demand by 2026, rising to 36% by 2030.

By 2030, total lithium demand is expected to reach ~2.8 Mt LCE, aligning with the consensus range referenced by Albemarle. Meanwhile, global EV demand is forecast to grow 3–5% annually between 2025–2030 — making ESS the category that prevents a persistent market surplus and tightens supply.

At the same time, the company aligns with North American supply chain goals, offering secure, ESG-compliant lithium production close to home. With the U.S. and Canadian governments pushing for “friendshoring” of strategic minerals, NILI’s Nevada-based project fits perfectly into the policy framework for domestic critical mineral supply.

By focusing on purity and process control, NILI aims not only to sell lithium but to become a trusted technology and supply chain partner for OEMs seeking quality assurance and long-term reliability.

For Investors: Why Processing Capability Matters

For investors, NILI’s story goes beyond having a large lithium deposit. The real value lies in its processing expertise. Producing 99.9% battery-grade lithium at a commercial scale requires deep technical know-how, efficient design, and capital discipline.

NILI’s PEA shows impressive financial metrics:

• After-tax NPV: US$9.21 billion (at 8% discount).
• Internal Rate of Return (IRR): 22.8%.
• Payback period: Less than five years.
• High operating margins, supported by strong resource grades and cost-effective processing.

These numbers underline a vital message: processing quality drives profitability. Investors looking for long-term exposure to the clean energy transition should note that companies capable of producing high-purity lithium will capture premium market share and valuation upside.

The Purity Premium in the Lithium Race

As the global energy transition speeds up, success will depend not just on who can find lithium but on who can refine it to perfection. Surge Battery Metals is proving it can deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate with 99.9% purity, meeting the toughest technical and commercial standards in the industry.

And that is a powerful differentiator for investors. NILI’s combination of resource scale, refining precision, and strategic positioning in Nevada gives it a strong foundation to become a leading supplier to the North American EV and energy storage markets.

In the new lithium economy, purity equals power, and NILI is setting the benchmark for both.

• FURTHER READING: Nevada Lithium Hub: Why Surge Battery Metals Holds the Key to U.S. EV Independence

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Google has announced a new deal with Mombak, a Brazilian reforestation company, to buy 200,000 metric tons of carbon removal. The goal is to expand forest restoration projects in Brazil and remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Mombak will team up with Google DeepMind’s Perch group. They will use AI and bioacoustic tools to see how forest restoration boosts biodiversity. In simple terms, the project will not only track how much carbon the trees store but also how wildlife returns and ecosystems recover.

The new agreement is part of Google’s wider climate strategy. Along with nature-based removals, the company recently unveiled plans for solar-powered data centers in space. These centers will provide clean energy for computing. These initiatives show how Google blends natural and tech solutions. They aim to cut emissions and create a more sustainable future.

Why Nature-Based Carbon Removal Matters

Forests are among the most effective natural systems for storing carbon. When trees grow, they capture CO₂ and store it in trunks, roots, and soil. Over time, healthy forests help slow global warming. But restoring damaged land takes money, time, and clear monitoring to prove results.

Nature-based solutions may take up to 85% of the total carbon credits supply annually by 2030, per McKinsey analysis below. Carbon credits are certificates representing the number of tonnes of carbon avoided or removed from the atmosphere.

In contrast, technology-based solutions could account for about 34% for the same period.

Nature-based projects can also deliver extra benefits, often called co-benefits. These include:

• Protecting wildlife habitats.
• Preventing soil erosion and flooding.
• Creating local jobs.
• Supporting Indigenous and rural communities.

However, measuring these outcomes is complex. Forests vary by region, and climate, soil, and species all affect how much carbon is stored. That’s why the use of advanced technology and transparent data reporting has become a key part of modern carbon removal projects.

• SEE MORE: Record-Breaking $225M World Bank Bond Funds Amazon Reforestation

Mombak Mission: Rebuilding the Amazon, One Native Tree at a Time

Mombak is a Brazil-based startup focused on restoring degraded land in the Amazon using native tree species. The company aims to rebuild natural forests rather than create single-species plantations. Its projects also aim to generate carbon credits that meet strict quality standards.

Mombak’s founders are seasoned entrepreneurs and scientists. They have expertise in forestry and sustainable finance. Since its launch, the company has gained support from climate investors and global brands focused on verified carbon removal.

Earlier this year, Mombak raised around $30 million to expand its planting programs and improve monitoring systems. The company’s current projects cover thousands of hectares in the Amazon region. Over the next few years, it plans to scale up to tens of millions of trees planted.

The new Google deal builds on a previous, smaller partnership. This latest purchase of 200,000 metric tons of carbon removal makes Mombak one of Google’s largest nature-based carbon suppliers.

Reilly O’Hara, Carbon Removal Program Manager at Google, stated:

“Mombak’s proven approach balances high integrity reforestation – such as the use of native, biodiverse forests and strong durability safeguards – with industrial scale and operations. We’ll need both to ensure a large and lasting impact, and Mombak is well-positioned to do so across Brazil. And excitingly, today Mombak was also selected as the first nature restoration project by the Symbiosis Coalition, further validating their approach to measuring impact with a high standard of scientific rigor.”

The Role of AI and Bioacoustics in Measuring Forest Health

An important part of this partnership is the use of AI through DeepMind’s Perch project. Perch uses machine learning to analyze natural sounds, such as bird calls and insect noises, recorded in restored forests. These recordings help scientists understand which species are returning and how ecosystems are recovering.

Bioacoustics works by placing microphones in the forest to capture the “soundscape” of nature. Each species has a unique sound, so by analyzing these patterns, AI can estimate biodiversity levels. This allows for tracking recovery more accurately and continuously. Plus, it won’t disturb wildlife.

Traditional field surveys can take months and cover limited areas. AI-powered monitoring offers faster and larger-scale data collection. It also lets people verify biodiversity outcomes independently. This has often been absent from many carbon credit projects.

One of the main criticisms of past carbon offset programs is a lack of clear reporting. Some projects overstated their impact, while others failed to monitor long-term results.

By using these tools, Mombak and Google aim to set a new standard for transparency in forest monitoring. This approach could make nature-based carbon credit projects more credible and easier to verify for buyers and regulators alike.

If a project’s credits lose value, like from forest fires or other risks, Google will replace them. This way, they can keep real climate benefits.

This “replacement plan” shows a move toward permanence and accountability. It means that companies buying carbon credits must ensure their impact lasts for decades, not just a few years.

Transparency also helps local communities and independent experts see progress. It builds trust that promises are being kept.

How the Symbiosis Coalition Sets New Carbon Standards

This project has also received the first official endorsement from the Symbiosis Coalition. The coalition is a group of major corporate buyers that commit to purchasing high-quality carbon removal credits. It supports projects that have strong environmental integrity. They also provide clear social and biodiversity benefits.

The endorsement shows that Mombak’s methods meet higher standards. These include climate impact, community engagement, and scientific monitoring. The coalition aims to boost investment in verified, nature-based solutions. They plan to do this by ensuring steady demand for these credits.

• RELATED: Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce Launch “Symbiosis”, Pledging for 20M Tons of Nature-Based CDR Credits

Companies like Google work with Symbiosis to make sure their credits meet industry standards and support global climate goals.

What It Means for Brazil and the Carbon Market

Brazil is emerging as a global hub for reforestation and carbon removal projects. With the Amazon rainforest as one of the world’s largest carbon sinks, the country plays a central role in climate mitigation.

The new Mombak project supports both local restoration and global climate efforts. It also matches Brazil’s goal to cut deforestation. This supports climate talks before COP30, which is taking place in Belém in 2025.

This deal shows how big buyers in the carbon market are shifting. They are moving from avoidance credits, which stop emissions, to removal credits that take carbon out of the atmosphere.

Reports say global investment in nature-based carbon removal projects hit almost $20 billion between 2021 and 2024. However, this is still less than the total finance needed by 2050, which is around $674 billion. Expanding reforestation projects like Mombak’s will help close that gap.

Beyond Earth: Google’s Solar-Powered Space Data Centers

Google launched Project Suncatcher this year. This initiative aims to create solar-powered data centers in space. It supports their climate and forest-restoration goals. The company plans to launch prototype satellites by early 2027. These satellites will have their custom TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) chips.

Solar panels in low-sunlight zones around Earth can be up to eight times more efficient than those on the ground. For instance, Google research shows that in a dawn-dusk sun-synchronous orbit, panels can produce almost constant power. This helps cut down on the need for big battery systems.

By the mid-2030s, management estimates say launch and operational costs for these satellites may fall below $200 per kilogram. This would make space-based data centers as affordable as those on Earth.

The move is significant for several reasons. Data centers on Earth use a lot of electricity and water for cooling. This becomes a climate and resource problem as AI use grows. By shifting computing to space, Google hopes to reduce strain on land-based grids and ecological systems.

The plan still has big engineering challenges, including:

• heat management,
• high-bandwidth optical links between satellites, and
• making the hardware resilient to radiation.

Google’s Dual-Frontier Climate Vision

The partnership between Google, Mombak, and DeepMind reflects how large technology companies are linking AI, clean energy, and reforestation to address the climate crisis. Google’s efforts in climate innovation now cover many areas. They include restoring forests on Earth and capturing solar power in space.

If successful, these projects could become models for combining technology and nature to achieve measurable, lasting results. Google aims to tackle carbon removal and energy sustainability in many ways. The company combines large-scale reforestation with advanced monitoring and next-gen clean power systems. This approach shows its commitment to the environment.

• READ MORE: After $102B Quarter Revenue and Record Stock, Google Turns to Nuclear to Power the AI Boom

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The world approaches COP30 in Belém, Brazil, and attention is on how countries will fund their climate commitments from the Paris Agreement. COP29’s Baku to Belém Roadmap aims for 1.3 trillion in climate finance. This goal is now the key challenge for global cooperation.

This editorial looks at how the new roadmap, Brazil’s Amazon summit, and growing carbon credit markets could change climate funding. These factors may help the world convert climate promises into actual capital.

COP29’s $1.3T Goal Sets the Stage for COP30

COP29 in Baku set a bold goal for climate finance. The aim is to boost funding for developing countries to at least $1.3 trillion annually by 2035.

The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) and the “Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T”, while not a binding report, prepare the world for COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

The roadmap was not intended to be a formal agreement under the UN climate negotiations. Instead, the two COP presidencies took the initiative to design a plan for expanding climate finance.

The Belém summit will see if political will, financial reform, and private capital can work together to meet this challenge. As stated in the roadmap:

“Scaling up climate finance has become a matter of necessity, not merely an enabler of ambition, as responding to climate change demands urgency, not incrementalism. The Roadmap is designed to serve as a basis and a force to accelerate implementation, transforming climate finance into a decisive instrument for securing a livable and just future.”

The Roadmap organizes actions into five “Rs”:

• Replenishing: Grants and concessional finance.
• Rebalancing: Debt and fiscal space.
• Rechanneling: Mobilizing private capital and lowering capital costs.
• Revamping: Capacity and coordination.
• Reshaping: Systems and structures for fair flows.

Reaching 1.3T needs public funding and private innovation. They must work together to change how global finance addresses climate priorities.

The Race to Close the Climate Finance Gap

The gap between what’s available and what’s needed remains vast. In 2023, international climate finance for developing economies reached about $196 billion, based on Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) data. This amount is less than one-sixth of what is needed by 2035 for global climate finance.

OECD data shows that developed countries gave $115.9 billion in 2022. This met the old $100 billion target, but it highlights how much bigger the new goal is.

In 2024, global losses from climate-related disasters reached $320 billion. At the same time, many vulnerable nations face rising debt and interest payments, limiting their fiscal space. The math is clear: without big changes to the financial system and better teamwork, climate finance will stay far behind climate risk.

Brazil’s COP30: A Symbol for Global Climate Justice

Hosting COP30 in Belém, Brazil, places the Amazon — one of the planet’s largest carbon sinks — at the center of global diplomacy. Brazil’s presidency seeks to close the gap between rich and poor nations. It focuses on equity, adaptation, and resilience finance.

• SEE MORE: COP30 in Brazil Kicks Off: A Make-or-Break Moment for Global Climate Action

The Baku to Belém Roadmap highlights that concessional and grant-based resources should focus on the most vulnerable countries. This includes Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

For Brazil, this is a chance to showcase how protecting rainforests and empowering Indigenous communities can align with financial support. This approach leads to clear climate benefits.

Can Carbon Markets Help Unlock the $1.3 Trillion?

Carbon markets, both compliance and voluntary, are positioned to play a growing role in achieving the 1.3T aspiration. COP29 improved rules under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This helps clarify how international carbon trading works. This clarity could unlock cross-border credit transfers and boost investor confidence.

• READ MORE: Indonesia Aims to Sell 13.4 Billion Tonnes of Carbon Credits to Global Buyers

The voluntary carbon market (VCM), meanwhile, continues to evolve toward higher standards of transparency and integrity. Market trackers say the VCM was worth $2 billion in 2024. It could grow five times by 2030 if credibility and regulation improve.

Demand is increasing for high-quality nature-based and tech-driven credits. This is especially true for carbon credits that align with the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI).

However, scaling carbon markets must come with safeguards. Without strong integrity standards, carbon finance risks eroding trust rather than building it. COP30 is a chance to make sure carbon credit mechanisms support, not replace, concessional and adaptation finance.

Fixing the Financial Architecture: Debt, MDBs, and Risk Reduction

Many developing countries face a debt crisis that constrains their ability to fund climate projects. In 2023, external debt servicing in these economies hit $1.7 trillion. Many countries now pay more in interest than they do on health or education.

The Roadmap’s “Rebalancing” pillar encourages debt-for-climate swaps. It also supports climate-resilient debt clauses and wider fiscal reforms. These efforts aim to free up resources for sustainable investment.

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) are central to this effort. The Roadmap Toward Better, Bigger, and More Effective MDBs urges reforms. These reforms should boost lending capacity by optimizing balance sheets and recognizing callable capital.

If MDBs boost annual climate lending to around $390 billion by 2030, they could lower financing costs. This would benefit clean energy, adaptation, and just transitions in emerging markets.

What COP30 Needs to Deliver in Belém

To make the 1.3T goal credible, COP30 has to turn ambition into measurable actions:

• Clear replenishment schedules for the Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, and Loss and Damage Fund.
• Time-bound MDB reform commitments, ensuring faster disbursement and lower borrowing costs.
• Robust global standards for carbon markets, ensuring high-integrity credits that benefit local communities.
• Debt relief and fiscal instruments that release capital for climate resilience and clean energy investments.

Each of these outcomes is politically difficult, but technically achievable. The test is whether governments, banks, and private investors can work together. They need to join forces, not act alone, to speed up climate action on a large scale.

Turning Climate Finance Into Climate Action

The Baku to Belém Roadmap, though not binding, is a technical manual for turning pledges into measurable flows. It recognizes that climate action needs more than just public funds or donations. Private investment, carbon markets, and multilateral reform must all work together.

For carbon credit developers, investors, and policymakers, the coming year offers a pivotal moment. COP30 can connect policy goals with financial action. It can reshape how global capital helps us reach a net-zero, climate-resilient future.

Belém is not only another stop on the UN climate calendar. It could also show that climate finance can finally meet the scale of the climate challenge.

• FURTHER READING: Key Takeaways from Bonn’s Climate Talks Ahead of COP30

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