Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) Confirms High Hydrogen and Radon-Thoron Readings Along Salt Spring Fault in Nova Scotia

Executive Summary

• Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) released follow‑up verification data from the Salt Spring area, Nova Scotia, confirming persistent natural hydrogen (H₂) degassing along a previously identified fault structure.
• Measured H₂ concentrations ranged from 793 ppm to 913 ppm, demonstrating reproducibility and spatial continuity of the anomaly compared with the August reconnaissance survey (778 ppm).
• No CO₂, methane or sulfur were detected, underscoring the purity of the natural hydrogen emissions; elevated radon‑thoron activity further supports active deep‑seated gas migration.

Key Details

• Verification Survey Date: 17 Oct 2025 (follow‑up to 9 Aug 2025 reconnaissance).
• Hydrogen Concentrations (ppm):
• Base of fault zone – 800 ppm
• Crest – 913 ppm
• Descending flank – 793 ppm, 872 ppm (additional measurement)
• Comparison to Initial Survey: August 9, 2025 reading was 778 ppm; October verification shows higher and consistent values.
• Impurity Profile: Zero detections of CO₂, methane, or sulfur in all samples – indicates clean‑gas nature.
• Radon/Thoron Activity (counts):
• 36,000 radon / 11,000 thoron
• 33,000 radon / 11,000 thoron
• 71,000 radon / 34,000 thoron
• 50,000 radon / 13,000 thoron
• Interpretation: Strong radon‑thoron correlation with H₂ anomalies suggests active structural permeability and continuous deep‑source gas flow.
• Strategic Implication: Results reinforce QMET’s fault‑controlled hydrogen migration model and identify a prime development/drilling zone in Nova Scotia.
• Next Steps:
• Integration of new data into regional fault‑line mapping and gas‑flux modeling.
• Prioritization of next‑phase geophysical surveys and drilling targets with technical partner QIMC.
• CEO Quote (Richard Penn): Emphasized reproducibility, purity, and the significance of Nova Scotia’s structural corridors for renewable hydrogen generation.

Notable Quotes

“The Salt Spring results are another confirmation that Nova Scotia's structural corridors host active hydrogen generation and degassing systems,” – Richard Penn, CEO, QMET.

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the verification data materially supports the company’s core exploration thesis for natural hydrogen and may influence future drilling and financing decisions).