Q2 Metals Intercepts 457.4 metres of 1.65% Li2O in Drill Hole 44 at the Cisco Lithium Project
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On December 3, 2025, Q2 Metals announced assay results for drill hole CS25-044 from its flagship Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec. The hole intercepted an exceptionally wide and high-grade interval of 457.4 metres grading 1.65% Lithium Oxide (Li2O). The company noted that this result, among others, will form the basis for an inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) which is expected in the first quarter of 2026. Drilling is ongoing with a focus on infill work to support the MRE, with a planned pause in mid-December before resuming in early January.
This news is a game-changing, positive catalyst for the company. While previous visual estimates and drill results have been highly encouraging, this assay result confirms the world-class potential of the Cisco project with hard numbers.
- Confirmation and De-risking: The project's progression over the past year has been systematically positive. Early drill results in 2024 and early 2025 hinted at a large system. The company then defined a massive conceptual Exploration Target in July 2025 (215-329 Mt @ 1.0-1.38% Li2O). While this was a major milestone, it remained conceptual. News of wide visual intercepts, including the 457.4-metre visual intercept in hole 44 (announced Sept 10, 2025), built anticipation but carried the risk of disappointing assays. Today's news provides the assay confirmation, and the grade of 1.65% Li2O significantly exceeds the upper end of the Exploration Target's grade range.
- World-Class Intercept: An intercept of 457.4 metres at 1.65% Li2O is exceptional on a global scale for hard rock lithium projects. This single drill hole provides a strong anchor for the upcoming MRE and suggests the potential for a very large, high-grade, open-pittable resource.
- Alignment with Strategy: The result directly supports the company's stated goal of defining an MRE by Q1 2026. The CEO's statement that this result will "underpin" the MRE reinforces its importance. The company has successfully executed its exploration strategy, which has been consistently communicated throughout the year.
- Financial Context: Following an upsized $26 million financing at $1.00 per share in August 2025, the company is fully funded to complete its MRE-focused drill program and other near-term objectives. This strong financial position, combined with exceptional drill results, places Q2 Metals in a premier position among lithium explorers.
In summary, this is not a routine exploration update. It is the confirmation of a major lithium discovery that fundamentally de-risks the project's geology and elevates its status. This result validates the company's exploration model and significantly increases the probability of defining a tier-one lithium asset.
Q2 Metals Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of lithium deposits. Its flagship asset is the 100%-optioned Cisco Lithium Project, located in the prolific Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The project consists of 801 claims covering 41,253 hectares. Over the past year, an aggressive drilling campaign has outlined a significant zone of spodumene-bearing pegmatite, culminating in the recent discovery of exceptionally wide, high-grade lithium mineralization.