QIMC Reports Elevated Hydrogen Results from Hole DDH-26-02 at West Advocate, Confirming Multiple Zones Across Depth Including Stronger Deeper Interval

Executive Summary

• Québec Innovative Materials Corp. reported a peak headspace hydrogen concentration of 8,249 ppmV at 434 m in borehole DDH‑26‑02, the highest reading in its 2026 West Advocate program and 2.75× greater than the first hole.
• Elevated hydrogen was observed across two distinct intervals (125‑160 m and 425‑500 m), with 15% of samples exceeding 1,000 ppmV and 6% exceeding 2,000 ppmV, indicating a structurally controlled, open system at depth.
• Results validate the company’s R2G2™ targeting model and guide the next phase of drilling for the remaining three holes in the five‑hole program.

Key Details

• Peak Concentration: 8,249 ppmV H₂ recorded at 434 m depth (DDH‑26‑02).
• Comparative Strength: ~2.75× higher than peak from DDH‑26‑01; highest single reading in the current program.
• Sample Statistics (164 water samples):
• 24 samples (15%) > 1,000 ppmV H₂
• 10 samples (6%) > 2,000 ppmV H₂
• Hydrogen‑Bearing Zones Identified:
• Zone I: 125‑160 m – thrust fault damage zone.
• Zone II: 425‑500 m – fractured pebbly sandstone/conglomerate.
• Potential Barrier: 6.5 m mudstone interval below Zone II may act as a permeability barrier.
• Geochemical Context: Multi‑gas analysis shows strongly reducing conditions (elevated CO, trace H₂S, low CO₂), supporting hydrogen generation via water‑rock interaction.
• Structural Controls: Hydrogen concentrations increase with depth toward the basement contact targeted by the R2G2™ model; distribution aligns with fault corridor controls.
• Program Status: Two of five planned boreholes completed; drilling paused at ~500 m due to seasonal ground conditions. Remaining three holes will be targeted using integrated data from DDH‑26‑01 and DDH‑26‑02.
• Independent Oversight: Scientific oversight provided by Prof. Marc Richer‑Laflèche (INRS).
• Methodology Highlights:
• Continuous headspace gas sampling every ~3 m; correction factor of 1.324 applied to account for bag‑sampling bias.
• Instruments: Landtec GA5000 (primary) and Eagle 2 (for >1,000 ppmV H₂).

Notable Quotes

“The results from DDH‑26‑02 reinforce the consistency we are beginning to observe across the system… These results support the continuity of hydrogen occurrences and help guide the next phase of the drilling.” – John Karagiannidis, President & CEO, QIMC.