Surface Metals Engages with Industry at Fastmarkets Global Lithium Conference

Surface Metals Inc. (CSE: SUR) (OTCQB: SURMF) (FSE: V6X) (WKN: A417U2) recently took part in the Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Materials Conference, held June 22-25, 2026, in Las Vegas. The conference served as a key gathering for producers, developers, end users, investors, analysts, and government stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in lithium and battery materials, supply chain dynamics, technological advancements, and the overall outlook for critical minerals.

Representing the company, Surface Metals President and CEO Steve Hanson attended the event to engage with industry peers, potential investors, strategic partners, and other stakeholders. The focus of these discussions centered on the company's lithium portfolio and its North American projects. Surface Metals highlighted its Clayton Valley lithium project and its broader strategy of advancing domestic critical mineral resources, which is increasingly important as the world shifts toward electrification, energy storage, and the need for secure supply chains.

The company's participation in this conference comes at a time when the demand for lithium and other critical materials is surging, driven by the global transition to clean energy and the proliferation of electric vehicles. By positioning itself at the forefront of this trend, Surface Metals aims to capitalize on the growing need for domestic sources of these essential minerals. The Clayton Valley project, in particular, is strategically located adjacent to Albemarle's Silver Peak Mine, which is the only active lithium brine operation in the United States, underscoring its potential significance.

Surface Metals' engagement at the conference aligns with its mission to develop a diversified portfolio of gold and lithium projects in Nevada. The company's Cimarron Gold Project is situated in Nye County, within a historically productive gold district. Meanwhile, the Clayton Valley Lithium Brine Project hosts an inferred resource of approximately 302,900 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). Additionally, the company is advancing a sedimentary claystone lithium project in Fish Lake Valley, Nevada.

The company's presence at such a prestigious industry event highlights its commitment to building relationships and advancing its projects in a timely manner. As the critical minerals sector continues to evolve, Surface Metals is positioning itself to be a key player in the domestic supply chain, contributing to energy security and the transition to a more sustainable future.