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Primary Hydrogen Stakes 65 Km(2) Seagull North Project Adjoining Active Drilling Targeting Natural Hydrogen and Helium in Northwestern Ontario

Primary Hydrogen stakes 65 square kilometres adjacent to active natural hydrogen drilling in Ontario.

Executive Summary

Primary Hydrogen Corp. (HDRO) has staked the Seagull North Project, consisting of 313 contiguous single-cell mining claims that cover approximately 65 square kilometres in the Thunder Bay Mining District of Ontario. The newly acquired ground abuts the northern boundary of the Seagull property, where a joint venture between Rift Minerals and Anteros Metals is currently drilling for natural hydrogen, helium, and PGE mineralization.

Historical drilling on the adjacent Seagull property identified pressurized gas at a depth of approximately 825 metres, with hydrogen concentrations reaching up to 0.04%. Additionally, a rush sample taken at a depth of roughly 1,449 metres assayed 0.65% (6,500 ppm) hydrogen. Primary Hydrogen’s immediate strategy involves compiling historical drilling, geophysical, and government geoscience data to define structural targets. No drilling or sampling has been conducted on the Seagull North claims to date, and the company’s disclaimer explicitly notes that no hydrogen, helium, or mineral occurrence has been documented on its claims.

In a separate update regarding its LIFE Offering, the company rescinded $10,000 worth of subscriptions from directors Martin Kowcun and William Timothy Heenan. The total units issued stand at 2,442,904 units, generating aggregate gross proceeds of $1,465,742.

Material Impact

Primary Hydrogen Corp. (HDRO) has staked the Seagull North property, a strategic land acquisition that aligns with the company’s exploration thesis of securing ground adjacent to proven or active natural hydrogen systems. The program is funded by previous proceeds and requires no immediate capital outlay beyond data compilation, meaning the transaction does not alter the company’s financial position.

The move follows adjacent drilling results from the Rift/Anteros JV, which provide a geological catalyst. However, the company explicitly notes that these are third-party results not independently verified, and no new resource, reserve, or commercial potential is established. Additionally, the company adjusted its LIFE offering by rescinding $10,000 from directors, a minor administrative detail with no material financial impact.

Overall, the news is in line with previous expectations of aggressive land staking in natural hydrogen districts. It represents a routine portfolio expansion that supports long-term optionality but lacks immediate market-moving fundamentals.

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Company Overview

Primary Hydrogen Corp. is an early-stage exploration company focused on natural hydrogen (NOH) and rare earth elements (REE) across Canada and the United States. The company operates under a 4-phase exploration strategy: target identification, site sampling, geophysical surveying, and expanded site sampling. No commercial resources or reserves have been identified to date.

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