QIMC and DMED Confirm Major Expansion of Hydrogen Zone by over 11 Kilometers in Ontario's Temiscamingue Graben

Executive Summary

• Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) announced soil‑gas survey results confirming a northward extension of the natural hydrogen system in the Ontario portion of the Témiscamingue Graben by >11 km.
• 454 samples were taken; 251 exceeded 500 ppm H₂, 116 exceeded 1,000 ppm, 19 exceeded 2,000 ppm, with a peak of 2,817 ppm, indicating a robust fault‑controlled hydrogen corridor.
• The company also disclosed a new marketing/ investor‑relations agreement with National Inflation Association (NIA) for $50,000 of services over six months.

Key Details

• Survey Scope: Lines 5‑8 across the Ontario segment; 45.3 km of line work covering ~260 km²; 454 soil‑gas stations sampled.
• Hydrogen Concentrations:
• ≥500 ppm in 251 samples (≈55%).
• ≥1,000 ppm in 116 samples.
• ≥2,000 ppm in 19 samples.
• Highest measured value: 2,817 ppm H₂.
• Spatial Trend: Concentrations increase toward the north; Lines 6‑8 show higher values than southern Lines 1‑4.
• Comparative Analysis: Median H₂ in Témiscamingue Graben ≈375 ppm vs. 50‑125 ppm in Abitibi reference sites; markedly higher anomalous values (>1,000 ppm) not seen elsewhere.
• Geochemical Context: Low methane (<3% of samples) and modest CO₂ (avg 0.6%) suggest hydrogen is not from organic fermentation but likely generated by iron‑rich lithologies and tectonic structures.
• Scientific Interpretation: Fault‑controlled degassing system; presence of iron formations, peridotites, basalts, Nippissing dykes, ample water supply, and reactivated Proterozoic structures facilitate hydrogen generation/migration.
• Collaboration: Survey conducted with Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), supervised by Prof. Marc Richer‑Laflèche; funded in part by FRQNT as PhD research.
• Future Development Plans: Ongoing discussions with the Témiscamingue First Nation to create an AI data‑infrastructure project powered by off‑grid natural hydrogen, positioning the corridor as a clean‑energy and digital hub.
• Investor Relations Agreement (NIA):
• Contract date: Oct 24 2025; term six months starting ~Oct 27 2025.
• Services: Social media management, content creation, distribution, digital marketing, etc.
• Compensation: US$50,000 cash payment; no securities issued.

Notable Quotes

• “These results mark another major milestone for QIMC in the Ontario‑Quebec hydrogen corridor… confirming a continuous, fault‑controlled hydrogen system on a regional scale.” – John Karagiannidis, President & CEO
• “The distribution of data, with a large number (47) hydrogen concentrations exceeding 1,500 ppm, is a clear indication of the hydrogen‑rich nature of the soils in the Témiscamingue valley.” – Prof. Marc Richer‑Laflèche

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive – The extensive high‑hydrogen findings materially enhance QIMC’s resource potential and support future development plans, representing a significant positive update for investors.