Q Precious expands Nova Scotia hydrogen program

Executive Summary

• Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) expands its Nova Scotia natural hydrogen program into newly acquired land identified as highly prospective following major discoveries by Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC).
• The Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) field team, led by Prof. Marc Richer‑Lafleche, has mobilized alongside QIMC to commence a new phase of advanced geophysical and radon‑thoron soil‑gas surveys aimed at refining subsurface models and delineating target zones.
• QMET confirms its Silver Sponsorship of the Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Conference (Nov 12‑13, 2025) and will present exploration updates with partners.

Key Details

• Program Expansion: QMET adds a recently acquired land package in the Cumberland Basin, covering high‑priority targets along the Apple River, Springhill, and Southampton corridors.
• Survey Activities: INRS and QIMC teams are conducting:
• Advanced geophysical profiling (e.g., seismic, magnetic surveys).
• Radon‑thoron soil‑gas measurements to map hydrogen‑bearing structures.
• Objective: Refine subsurface models, confirm continuity of natural hydrogen-bearing formations, and prioritize target zones for future drilling.
• Previous Discoveries: Multiple natural hydrogen anomalies were identified by QIMC across the Cumberland Basin, prompting the program expansion.
• Access Constraints Resolved: Survey work will include sites previously inaccessible due to 2024 wildfire restrictions.
• Conference Sponsorship: QMET is a Silver Sponsor of the Nova Scotia Mineral Resources Conference (Nov 12‑13, 2025) in Halifax; company representatives will attend with QIMC and INRS.

Notable Quotes

“The discoveries made by QIMC in the Cumberland basin mark a significant milestone in defining one of North America's most promising natural hydrogen systems,” said Richard Penn, President of Q Precious.
“With the INRS and QIMC teams now back in the field … we are advancing from discovery toward definition — positioning QMET alongside QIMC at the forefront of this emerging clean natural hydrogen frontier.”