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Drill Results

Primary Hydrogen Identifies 8-Kilometre Hydrogen Anomaly at Crooked Amphibolite Project In British Columbia

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Executive Summary

The most recent news, dated November 24, 2025, announces that Primary Hydrogen has identified a significant 8-kilometre long hydrogen anomaly from a field sampling program at its Crooked Amphibolite Project in British Columbia. Soil gas sampling returned hydrogen readings up to 180 parts per million (ppm). The company notes that the linear distribution of these anomalies aligns with interpreted fault structures, which is consistent with their geological model for natural hydrogen generation.

Additionally, the sampling program at the nearby Coquihalla project identified a Heavy Rare Earth Element (HREE) soil anomaly with values up to 170 ppm Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO).

Material Impact

This news is a routine, incremental step forward for an early-stage exploration company. While positive, it is not material enough to be a game-changer.

  • Confirmation, Not Discovery: The results confirm the presence of surface hydrogen anomalies and validate the company's geological model and targeting strategy. This is an essential but preliminary step in exploration. These are soil gas samples, not a drill discovery of a producible reservoir.
  • Context of Previous News: This follows a similar announcement on November 12, 2025, from the Hopkins project in Ontario, which reported peak readings of 245 ppm H2. The BC results show a lower peak concentration (180 ppm) but a more extensive surface trend (8 km vs. an 800-metre anomaly at Blakelock). This demonstrates that the company's multi-jurisdictional exploration programs are generating targets as planned.
  • Market Indifference: The stock has been in a severe downtrend since May 2025, falling from a high of $0.66 to a recent low of $0.13. Previous positive exploration news on November 7 and November 12 failed to reverse this trend. The market appears to be discounting these early-stage results, likely focusing on more significant risks.
  • REE Potential: The identification of REE potential at Coquihalla adds to the company's existing REE project at Wicheeda North. While this diversification could add value, it also risks a lack of focus for a small company with limited capital.

The primary takeaway is that the company is executing its exploration plan and finding what it is looking for at a very early stage. However, the market's negative sentiment is likely driven by the looming need for financing and the very long and uncertain path from soil anomalies to an economic discovery. This news does little to alleviate those primary concerns.

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Company Overview

Primary Hydrogen Corp. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company focused on the emerging natural hydrogen sector. It has amassed a large, diversified portfolio of early-stage exploration properties across Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador) and the United States (Colorado). In addition to hydrogen, the company is also exploring for Rare Earth Elements (REE) on some of its properties, notably the Wicheeda North project in BC. The company does not have a single flagship project but rather employs a portfolio or "prospect generator" model, advancing multiple early-stage targets simultaneously.

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