Quebec Innovative samples 4,850 ppm soil-gas in N.S.

Executive Summary

• Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. confirmed a fourth major natural hydrogen zone in Nova Scotia with peak soil‑gas concentrations of 4,850 ppm and a continuous 2 km anomaly along the Windsor‑Cumberland fault.
• The discovery adds to three previously announced zones, establishing two principal hydrogen corridors on either side of the Cumberland basin and supporting plans for a regional clean‑ammonia production hub.
• A follow‑up field program is scheduled to commence on Oct. 5, 2025 to advance development activities in the Little Forks‑Springhill area.

Key Details

• Peak concentration: 4,850 ppm H₂ measured in soil‑gas samples.
• Anomaly extent: Approximately 2 km continuous high‑hydrogen expression along the Windsor‑Cumberland fault.
• Sample statistics (Aug 8‑9, 2025): 208 soil‑gas samples collected over 19.9 km of public roads; >24 readings >500 ppm, 4 readings 1,500‑1,999 ppm, 2 readings 2,000‑2,999 ppm.
• Geological context: Hydrogen sourced from deep, hot reservoirs; trapped in Ragged Reef sandstones; sealed by impermeable Windsor Group evaporites; enhanced migration aided by high geothermal gradient and salt tectonics.
• Strategic significance: Completes a network of hydrogen corridors (east and west of the Cumberland basin) that could underpin a regional clean‑ammonia production hub.
• Next steps: Quebec Innovative and INRS teams will return to Nova Scotia on Oct. 5, 2025 for the next phase of exploration and development.

Notable Quotes

“This fourth discovery validates our exploration thesis: Nova Scotia possesses the right geological conditions—faulted and folded reservoirs sealed by impermeable evaporites—that can host large‑scale natural hydrogen accumulations.” – John Karagiannidis, President & CEO, Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.

“The Ragged Reef sandstones provide excellent reservoir potential, the Windsor Group evaporites act as barriers, and the local geothermal gradient provides the driving energy for hydrogen migration.” – Prof. Marc Richer‑Lafleche, INRS.