Grid Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: CELL, OTCQB: EVKRF, FRA: NMK2) announced that its 2026 Annual General Meeting, held on September 8, 2026 in Maple Ridge, BC, concluded with all proposed resolutions approved by shareholders. Every resolution carried with at least 98.72% of votes cast in favour, signalling strong shareholder alignment with the company's current leadership and direction. The results confirm the re-election of four directors and the appointment of officers for the year ahead, matters investors in early-stage battery metals exploration companies typically monitor closely.

Key Points

  • Grid Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: CELL, OTCQB: EVKRF, FRA: NMK2) is a Canadian battery metals exploration company focused on the electric vehicle supply chain.
  • All resolutions at the 2026 AGM passed with at least 98.72% shareholder support.
  • Four directors were re-elected and three officers appointed, including Tim Fernback as President & CEO.
  • Investors may be watching for exploration updates from the company's 100%-owned British Columbia Nickel Project following governance confirmation.

Board Re-Elected and Officers Named for the Year Ahead

Shareholders re-elected four directors: Tim Fernback, Robert Setter, Ali Alizadeh, and Solange Khan. Following the meeting, the board appointed Tim Fernback as President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert Guanzon as Chief Financial Officer, and Tina Whyte as Corporate Secretary for the ensuing year. Tim Fernback, Ali Alizadeh, and Solange Khan were also named to the Audit Committee. The breadth of support — over 98.72% across all categories — indicates that shareholders have expressed a high level of confidence in the existing leadership structure, the release states.

SHIM & Associates LLP Appointed as Auditors

Shareholders approved the appointment of SHIM & Associates LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the company's auditors for the coming year. The release does not provide details regarding the terms or fees associated with the auditor appointment. Auditor continuity is a routine but closely watched governance matter for investors in junior exploration companies, as it reflects on financial oversight and reporting reliability. The company did not disclose any further information about changes to its audit or financial reporting processes in this announcement.

Grid Battery's British Columbia Nickel Project Underpins Exploration Mandate

Grid Battery Metals holds a 100% interest in its British Columbia Nickel Project, which comprises the Mount Sidney Williams Group — three claim blocks totalling 10,569 hectares — and the Mitchell Range Group, a single claim block covering 8,659 hectares. Both areas host documented metallic mineralisation including nickel, cobalt, and chromium, with awaruite-hosted nickel identified at the Mount Sidney Williams claims. The properties are situated in the Omineca mining division, approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Fort St. James, B.C. The company's focus remains on battery metals critical to the electric vehicle market.