Dec 15 (Reuters) - Centerra Gold Inc CG.TO :
* SURGE COPPER SIGNS OPTION AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A 70% INTEREST IN THE BERG COPPER PROJECT FROM CENTERRA GOLD INC.
* SURGE COPPER CORP - OPTION INCLUDES $5 MILLION IN SHARE PAYMENTS TO CENTERRA PLUS $8 MILLION IN PROJECT SPENDING COMMITMENTS OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS