Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) and Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) have completed initial geological reconnaissance and launched a $200,000 Phase 2 exploration program for natural hydrogen in Nova Scotia. The Phase 2 program, starting July 2025, will include over 1,000 soil gas samples collected at 50-100 meter intervals along fault zones. The program will detect hydrogen, methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide, complemented by radiometric gamma measurements. INRS experts will provide real-time data interpretation to identify high-grade hydrogen zones. The initial phase successfully identified critical geological fault zones and structural features. Temiscamingue First Nations members will participate in the project, building on their previous collaboration with QIMC at the St-Bruno-de-Guigues project in Quebec.
Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) e Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) hanno completato una ricognizione geologica iniziale e avviato un programma di esplorazione di Fase 2 da 200.000 dollari per l'idrogeno naturale in Nuova Scozia. Il programma di Fase 2, che inizier脿 a luglio 2025, prevede la raccolta di oltre 1.000 campioni di gas del suolo a intervalli di 50-100 metri lungo le zone di faglia. Il progetto rilever脿 idrogeno, metano, anidride carbonica e solfuro di idrogeno, integrati da misurazioni radiometriche gamma. Gli esperti dell'INRS forniranno un'interpretazione dei dati in tempo reale per identificare zone di idrogeno ad alta concentrazione. La fase iniziale ha individuato con successo zone critiche di faglie geologiche e caratteristiche strutturali. I membri delle Prime Nazioni di Temiscamingue parteciperanno al progetto, basandosi sulla loro precedente collaborazione con QIMC nel progetto di St-Bruno-de-Guigues in Quebec.
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Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) et Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) ont termin茅 une reconnaissance g茅ologique initiale et lanc茅 un programme d'exploration de phase 2 de 200 000 $ pour l'hydrog猫ne naturel en Nouvelle-脡cosse. Le programme de phase 2, d茅butant en juillet 2025, comprendra plus de 1 000 茅chantillons de gaz du sol pr茅lev茅s tous les 50 脿 100 m猫tres le long des zones de failles. Ce programme d茅tectera l'hydrog猫ne, le m茅thane, le dioxyde de carbone et le sulfure d'hydrog猫ne, compl茅t茅 par des mesures gamma radiom茅triques. Des experts de l'INRS fourniront une interpr茅tation des donn茅es en temps r茅el pour identifier les zones 脿 haute concentration d'hydrog猫ne. La phase initiale a permis d'identifier avec succ猫s des zones critiques de failles g茅ologiques et des caract茅ristiques structurelles. Les membres des Premi猫res Nations de Temiscamingue participeront au projet, s'appuyant sur leur collaboration pr茅c茅dente avec QIMC dans le projet de St-Bruno-de-Guigues au Qu茅bec.
Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) und Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) haben eine erste geologische Erkundung abgeschlossen und ein 200.000 Dollar schweres Phase-2-Explorationsprogramm f眉r nat眉rlichen Wasserstoff in Nova Scotia gestartet. Das Phase-2-Programm, das im Juli 2025 beginnt, umfasst die Entnahme von 眉ber 1.000 Bodenluftproben in Abst盲nden von 50-100 Metern entlang von Verwerfungszonen. Das Programm wird Wasserstoff, Methan, Kohlendioxid und Schwefelwasserstoff erfassen, erg盲nzt durch radiometrische Gamma-Messungen. Experten des INRS werden die Daten in Echtzeit interpretieren, um hochgradige Wasserstoffzonen zu identifizieren. Die erste Phase hat erfolgreich kritische geologische Verwerfungszonen und strukturelle Merkmale erkannt. Mitglieder der Temiscamingue First Nations werden an dem Projekt teilnehmen und bauen dabei auf ihre fr眉here Zusammenarbeit mit QIMC beim Projekt St-Bruno-de-Guigues in Quebec auf.
Positive
Launch of $200,000 Phase 2 exploration program demonstrates project advancement and financial commitment
Partnership with Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) provides expert scientific support
Successful identification of critical geological fault zones in initial phase
Implementation of extensive soil sampling program with over 1,000 strategic collection points
Negative
Project still in early exploration phase with no confirmed hydrogen discoveries yet
Additional funding may be required for future development phases
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 10, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET") and Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. ("QIMC") are pleased to announce the successful completion of an initial geological reconnaissance program, marking a major advancement in their development initiative for natural hydrogen in Nova Scotia.
This initial phase, led by QIMC, has successfully identified critical geological fault zones and key structural features vital for targeted natural hydrogen exploration across the companies' Nova Scotia properties. Following these results, QMET has provided an initial cash deposit to QIMC as part of this $200,000 Phase 2 exploration program conducted by QIMC in partnership with the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS).
Phase 2, scheduled to commence this July, will feature an extensive soil gas sampling program involving over 1,000 strategically collected samples at intervals ranging from 50 to 100 meters along identified key fault zones and promising geological structures within the Cumberland basin. The program is designed specifically to detect hydrogen (H₂), methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), supplemented by detailed mobile radiometric gamma measurements. Experts from INRS will conduct real-time data interpretation, enabling efficient identification and targeting of high-grade hydrogen zones for intensive follow-up exploration and geophysical investigations. Additionally, members of the Temiscamingue First Nations will actively participate in this initiative, building upon their significant contributions alongside QIMC at the St-Bruno-de-Guigues project in Quebec.
The recent reconnaissance effort specifically evaluated the potential to identify major fault zones using observable surface topography and other geological indicators. Additionally, the program assessed the composition and depth of overburden layers to optimize future exploration strategies, utilizing both direct field observations and existing geological literature.
Richard Penn, CEO of QMET, stated: "This phase represents a pivotal advancement for QMET as we deepen our strategic collaboration with QIMC and leverage their advanced proprietary exploration techniques to identify and confirm natural hydrogen zones. Our partnership is driving forward a significant opportunity for Nova Scotia's energy future and reinforcing its role in Canada's evolving energy landscape."
John Karagiannidis, CEO of QIMC, stated: "This milestone highlights the strength of our proprietary exploration model and our ability to deliver repeatable, high-value results. Our continued collaboration with QMET and the INRS team, led by Professor Richer-LaFlèche, positions us to accelerate the path toward unlocking Nova Scotia's clean natural hydrogen assets."
About QMET
QMET is Canadian natural resource exploration company with 100% owned mineral projects in Quebec and Nova Scotia targeting critical and precious metals as well as Natural White Hydrogen. Flagship projects include the LaCorne South Critical Minerals Project and the newly acquired Matane and Colchester Natural Hydrogen Projects in a collaboration with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (CSE: QIMC).
For further information, please contact:
Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. Richard Penn, CEO 778-384-8923 Email: [email protected]
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FAQ
What is the value of QMET and QIMC's Phase 2 hydrogen exploration program in Nova Scotia?
The Phase 2 exploration program is valued at $200,000 and will commence in July 2025.
How many soil gas samples will be collected in BTKRF's Nova Scotia hydrogen exploration program?
The program will collect over 1,000 soil gas samples at intervals of 50-100 meters along identified fault zones.
What types of gases will be detected in QMET's Nova Scotia exploration program?
The program will detect hydrogen (H2), methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Who are the key partners in QMET's Nova Scotia hydrogen exploration project?
Key partners include Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC), Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), and Temiscamingue First Nations.
When will Phase 2 of BTKRF's Nova Scotia hydrogen exploration program begin?
Phase 2 of the exploration program is scheduled to commence in July 2025.
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