Quebec Innovative finishes soil-gas sampling in Ontario

Executive Summary

• Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) completed a large‑scale hydrogen soil‑gas sampling program on the Ontario side of the Temiscamingue graben, collecting over 500 samples in partnership with INRS.
• The data set is now under analysis and will inform future development of a district‑scale natural hydrogen corridor spanning Quebec and Ontario.
• QIMC highlighted collaboration with Indigenous communities and regional partners, emphasizing responsible exploration and potential downstream opportunities such as clean ammonia production.

Key Details

• Sampling Scope: >500 soil‑gas samples collected across the Ontario portion of the Temiscamingue graben.
• Partner Collaboration: Program conducted jointly with Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS); complementary sampling by Diagnamed Holdings Corp. (DMED) in the same region.
• Objective: Generate a comprehensive data set to evaluate natural hydrogen occurrences and support the development of a regional hydrogen corridor.
• Current Status: Data collection complete; analysis underway to determine resource potential and guide next‑stage exploration activities.
• Strategic Significance: Extends QIMC’s hydrogen exploration footprint from Quebec/Nova Scotia into Ontario, reinforcing its position as a leader in North American natural hydrogen development.
• Future Opportunities: Findings may enable integration with downstream value‑added projects such as clean ammonia production and other low‑carbon energy applications.
• Community Engagement: Acknowledged support from Temiscamingue First Nations and Northern Ontario communities; emphasized inclusive, responsible development that respects cultural values and environmental stewardship.

Notable Quotes

“The scale of the QIMC hydrogen soil sampling campaign, together with partner Diagnamed Holdings Corp.’s (DMED) soil sampling campaign in the region, underscores the Temiscamingue graben as an anchor to a district‑scale hydrogen corridor spanning Quebec and Ontario.” – John Karagiannidis, CEO

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational progress with no immediate financial impact disclosed).