QIMC Intersects Third and Largest (72 m) Hydrogen-Bearing Structural Zone at 354 m Depth at West Advocate, Nova Scotia

Executive Summary

• Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) announced the discovery of a new 72 m hydrogen‑associated structural zone (354–426 m depth) in drill hole DDH‑26‑01 at the West Advocate Project, the largest such interval identified to date.
• Pressurized formation water overflow was observed, and water samples were collected for laboratory analysis, confirming an active, pressurized natural hydrogen system.
• Drilling will continue toward a planned total depth of 650 m, with over 220 m remaining in Hole 1 and four additional holes slated for the 2026 Advocate drill program.

Key Details

• Hole DDH‑26‑01: Intersected three distinct hydrogen‑bearing zones:
• 142–212 m (~70 m total) – previously reported.
• 310–335 m (~25 m) – carbonaceous brecciated zone with elevated H₂.
• 354–426 m (72 m) – largest interval; contains two dark carbonaceous siltstone intervals (≈13 m and ≈14 m) within a highly sheared breccia fault zone.
• Hydrogen Signature: Elevated H₂ detected continuously across the entire 354‑426 m interval; no methane detected, supporting a natural hydrogen system rather than hydrocarbon presence.
• Pressurized Water Inflow: Bubbling water overflowed the borehole collar at this depth, representing the strongest inflow event recorded in DDH‑26‑01 to date; water samples have been taken for geochemical analysis.
• Drilling Progress: Planned total depth = 650 m; >220 m remaining in Hole 1. Four additional holes (DDH‑26‑02 to ‑05) will test structural continuity and target deeper/geophysical anomalies across West and East Advocate.
• Strategic Significance: The third, widest hydrogen‑bearing zone confirms a vertically extensive, structurally controlled natural hydrogen system, increasing the interpreted scale and potential recoverability of the resource at West Advocate.

Notable Quotes

“The interval from 354 m to 426 m… is the largest hydrogen‑bearing fault zone we have intersected. Pressurized bubbling water overflow required active control, underscoring an active fluid system.” – John Karagiannidis, President & CEO

“The consistency of the altered host rock and geochemical signature throughout this 72 m interval is significant from a structural geology standpoint.” – Edward Procyshyn, Project Geologist