Dec 16 (Reuters) - Centerra Gold Inc CG.TO :
* SURGE COPPER CORP - SURGE WILL HAVE RIGHT TO ACQUIRE A 70% INTEREST IN BERG COPPER-MOLYBDENUM-SILVER PROJECT
* SURGE COPPER CORP - OPTION INCLUDES $5 MILLION IN SHARE PAYMENTS TO CENTERRA PLUS $8 MILLION IN PROJECT SPENDING COMMITMENTS