QIMC Secures Second Regulatory Approval in Advocate Area, Advancing Back-to-Back Phase 1 Drilling Programs in Nova Scotia

Executive Summary

• Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) received a Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables Notice of Approval for Phase 1 drilling at the Bennett Hill Project in the East Advocate area.
• This is QIMC’s second drilling authorization within the broader Advocate district, following prior approval for the Eatonville Project, enabling back‑to‑back Phase 1 drill campaigns.
• The company outlined its sequencing plan (Eatonville → Bennett Hill) and indicated ongoing permitting work in the Little Forks area as a future drilling target.

Key Details

• Approval Received: Notice of Approval from Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables for Phase 1 drilling at Bennett Hill Project (East Advocate).
• Significance: Second drilling authorization in the Advocate district; demonstrates execution scalability across multiple projects within the same hydrogen‑rich geological zone.
• Drilling Program Design: Each Phase 1 program consists of a three‑hole drill campaign targeting priority zones identified via hydrogen soil‑gas sampling, radon–thoron measurements, and integrated geological interpretation.
• Operational Sequencing: QIMC will complete initial drilling at Eatonville before transitioning directly to Bennett Hill, maintaining contractor utilization and accelerating subsurface data acquisition.
• Future Plans: Permitting and technical review are underway for the Little Forks area, positioned as the next priority for Phase 1 drilling after completion of Eatonville and Bennett Hill programs.
• Quote: “Receiving a second drilling approval in the Advocate area confirms that QIMC is executing at the district level…we are demonstrating a level of execution and scalability that we believe differentiates QIMC in the emerging natural hydrogen space.” – John Karagiannidis, President & CEO

Notable Quotes

• “By advancing multiple projects through permitting and into drilling within the Advocate area, we are demonstrating a level of execution and scalability that we believe differentiates QIMC in the emerging natural hydrogen space.” – John Karagiannidis, President & Chief Executive Officer.