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GOLD 4170.10 +1.5% SILVER 57.16 +2.3% COPPER 6.56 −1.5% OIL 97.97 +3.0% PALLADIUM 1136.00 +3.6% LUN 32.91 +0.6% DLP 0.290 −3.3% VCV 0.065 −13.3% GG 2.89 +1.4% NBLC 0.015 +0.0% SF 0.300 −4.8% ATY 0.215 +2.4% GHL 0.060 −7.7% STND 0.060 −7.7% B 0.550 −3.5% HBM 34.33 −0.5% NTR 98.77 −0.7% SGZ 0.035 +0.0% MKA 0.670 +0.0% LXM 0.175 −18.6% CLCH 1.08 −1.8% GOLD 4170.10 +1.5% SILVER 57.16 +2.3% COPPER 6.56 −1.5% OIL 97.97 +3.0% PALLADIUM 1136.00 +3.6% LUN 32.91 +0.6% DLP 0.290 −3.3% VCV 0.065 −13.3% GG 2.89 +1.4% NBLC 0.015 +0.0% SF 0.300 −4.8% ATY 0.215 +2.4% GHL 0.060 −7.7% STND 0.060 −7.7% B 0.550 −3.5% HBM 34.33 −0.5% NTR 98.77 −0.7% SGZ 0.035 +0.0% MKA 0.670 +0.0% LXM 0.175 −18.6% CLCH 1.08 −1.8%
Drill Results

QIMC Details Multiple Shallow Hydrogen-Bearing Zones in Drill Hole 26-02 and Advances Integrated Interpretation of Holes 1 and 2; Drill Hole 2 to be Extended to 700 Metres; Drill Mobilized for Hole 3

QIMC Validates Shallow Hydrogen Zones While Cash Burn Looms Over Exploration Expansion

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 13, 2026 · 07:31 QIMC · 1.13 Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.
Executive Summary
  • The most recent release (April 13, 2026) details results from drill hole DDH‑26‑02 at the West Advocate project in Nova Scotia.
  • Preliminary data reveals multiple shallow hydrogen-bearing intervals from surface to approximately 500 meters depth.
  • Peak concentrations exceed 1,000 ppmV in selected zones, with significant anomalies spatially associated with major fault zones (95–104 m and 126.8–159 m).
  • The company plans to extend hole 26‑02 from 500 meters to approximately 700 meters to test deeper domains.
  • A drill rig has been mobilized for Hole 3, advancing the district-scale hydrogen exploration program.
  • This update follows the March 19, 2026 announcement of Hole DDH‑26‑02 results which reported a peak headspace concentration of 8,249 ppmV at 434 meters.
Material Impact
  • The news is categorized as Routine - Positive because it confirms and expands upon data already released in March 2026 regarding Hole DDH‑26‑02.
  • While the confirmation of shallow hydrogen zones (surface to 500m) reduces potential extraction costs compared to deep-only targets, this was anticipated given the structural model presented earlier.
  • The extension of Hole 2 and mobilization for Hole 3 demonstrates operational continuity but does not introduce new geological discoveries that exceed previous expectations set by the March 10 "Discovery Hole" results (DDH‑26‑01).
  • Market reaction is likely muted compared to the initial drilling announcements in January-March 2026, as the stock has already rallied significantly from $0.50 to over $2.00 during that period before correcting.
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Company Overview
  • Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. is an exploration-stage company focused on natural hydrogen ("white hydrogen") across multiple jurisdictions in North America (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Minnesota).
  • Flagship Project: West Advocate Natural Hydrogen Project in Nova Scotia. This site has yielded the most significant drilling results to date, including Hole DDH‑26‑01 which intersected a high-pressure system with instruments maxing out at surface readings implying potential concentrations >215,000 ppmV.
  • Secondary Projects: Cumberland Basin (Nova Scotia), Temiscamingue Graben (Ontario/Quebec), and Mesabi Iron Range (Minnesota via Orvian SPV).
  • Strategy: Utilizes a proprietary R2G2™ exploration model developed with INRS to identify fault-controlled hydrogen systems, aiming for district-scale development.
Read the original news release →

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