Quebec Innovative finds second natural H2 zone in N.S.

Mr. John Karagiannidis reports QIMC EXTENDS NATURAL HYDROGEN FOOTPRINT IN NOVA SCOTIA WITH 2ND MAJOR DISCOVERY AT EAST ADVOCATE - 4KM LINE WITH SOIL GAS SAMPLES AVERAGING 623 PPM WITH A HIGH OF 2,247 PPM Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. has confirmed a second major natural hydrogen zone in Nova Scotia. Following the company's record-setting results at West Advocate, Quebec Innovative and its research partner INRS have now identified a continuous four-kilometre anomalous line at Eastern Advocate (Bennett Hill Road section), averaging 623 parts per million H2 with a high of 2,247 ppm (parts per million). These results underscore Nova Scotia's emergence as a district-scale natural hydrogen hub in North America, with further results pending from additional at Southampton and Springhill. Discovery highlights -- East Advocate Four km anomalous transect northeast of the West Advocate discovery; 47 soil gas samples collected and analyzed on site by INRS; Average concentration: 623 ppm H2; median 520 ppm H2; Peak value: 2,247 ppm H2; Frequency: 36 per cent of samples between 500 and 1,000 ppm and 11 per cent between 1,000 and 2,000 ppm. "These Eastern Advocate results firmly establish that Nova Scotia hosts not just isolated anomalies, but an expanding hydrogen system with scale," said John Karagiannidis, president and chief executive officer of Quebec Innovative. "With two confirmed multikilometre zones in less than two months, and more results pending at Southampton and Springhill, QIMC is leading the charge in unlocking Nova Scotia as one of the most promising natural hydrogen addresses in North America." Geological context To continue the evaluation of the natural hydrogen potential of the Cobequid fault zone (Nova Scotia), the Quebec Innovative and INRS team completed a second transect located northeast of the Reid section of West-Advocate. One of the subobjectives of the study is to assess the relative scale of hydrogen transfer processes along the large Cobequid fault zone. The work was carried out from July 18 to July 20, 2025, under sunny weather conditions that were particularly favourable for the collection of soil-gas samples (average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius), average atmospheric pressure of 989 HPa and average relative humidity of 64 per cent). A total of 47 samples were collected from a four km section along Bennett Hill Road located in the East Advocate area. The mean and median hydrogen concentrations measured in the soils of this sector are particularly high with values of 623 and 520 ppm, respectively. Measured values along the Bennett Hill section range from zero to 2,247 ppm. 500 to 1,000 ppm:  17 samples (36 per cent) 1,000 to 2,000 ppm:  five samples (11 per cent) More than 2,000 ppm:  two samples (4.3 per cent) These high concentrations of hydrogen in the soils of Bennett Hill are observed 12 km northeast of the Reid-Eatonville zone of the West-Advocate sector. The observation of strong H2 anomalies in the Bennet Hill area suggests, a priori, that the system responsible for hydrogen production could be of multikilometre extension. This scenario is plausible considering the importance of the Cobequid fault zone in Nova Scotia and the presence of igneous rocks potentially a source of hydrogen in the Cobequid Highlands. The highest hydrogen concentrations are observed mainly in the Cobequid Highlands area and more specifically in a complex geological domain characterized by the presence of Hadrynian (Proterozoic) volcanic rocks of the Jeffers Fm, Devonian sedimentary rocks of the Rapid Brook Fm, granitic rocks of the Apple River pluton. All these rocks show cataclastic facies suggesting the presence of secondary structures (faults) probably associated with the deformation corridor of the main Cobequid fault. It is possible that the increase in porosity and permeability of cataclastic rocks could explain, among other things, the hydrogen enrichment observed in the soils of this area. Subsequent petrophysical studies will have to verify this hypothesis. "These Bennett Hill values reinforce the interpretation of the Cobequid fault as a first-order hydrogen system," noted Prof. Richer-LaFleche, INRS who supervised the field work and analysis. "The structural complexity, combined with igneous and sedimentary units, provides the perfect environment for large-scale hydrogen generation and retention." Next steps With discoveries at both West Advocate (5,558 ppm peak) and East Advocate (four km continuous line -- 2,247 ppm peak), Quebec Innovative is further consolidating its landholdings and preparing for phase 2 and phase 3 beginning early September. "Nova Scotia is no longer just prospective -- it is emerging as a hydrogen hub for North America," added Mr. Karagiannidis. "QIMC will continue advancing aggressively, with Southampton and Springhill results expected to further expand the scale of this district." Acknowledgements Quebec Innovative wishes to sincerely thank the advocate community for their support, as well as the Nova Scotia Mineral Management team. "With this discovery, QIMC is positioned at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration in North America," added John Karagiannidis. "We see this as a transformative opportunity for our shareholders and for Nova Scotia, as we advance exploration and help unlock the clean energy potential of natural hydrogen." About Prof. Richer-LaFleche, PGeo Prof. Richer-Lafleche, a qualified expert in hydrogen exploration, has reviewed, read and approved the technical content presented in this press release. Prof. Richer-Lafleche confirms that the methodologies employed, data presented and interpretations made conform to current industry practices and standards relating to hydrogen exploration. About Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. Quebec Innovative Materials is a mineral exploration and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of North America's abundant resources. With properties in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Minnesota (United States), Quebec Innovative is focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen and high-grade silica deposits. Quebec Innovative is committed to sustainable practices and innovation. With a focus on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge extraction technology, the company aims to unlock the full potential of these materials to drive forward clean energy solutions to power the AI and carbon-neutral economy, and contribute to a more sustainable future. We seek Safe Harbor.