QMET Advances Toward Winter Drilling as Strategic Global Player Stakes Ground Adjacent to Company Hydrogen Projects

Rhea-AI Summary

Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC Pink: BTKRF) reported continued field confirmation of natural hydrogen signals at its Apple River and Springhill projects and disclosed nearby staking by a global hydrogen player. QMET said season-over-season measurements show persistent H2 anomalies, elevated radon/thoron tied to mapped faults, and repeatable advective gas flows.

QIMC is finalizing drill hole locations for a planned Winter Drilling Program in Springhill to test priority advective hydrogen flow zones and fault-linked gas anomalies; collar locations and sequencing will be released after QIMC's technical review.

Positive

• Persistent H2 anomalies confirmed across seasons and survey lines
• Elevated radon/thoron values correlated with mapped fault structures
• QIMC finalizing drill targets for a Winter Drilling Program in Springhill
• Regional staking by a global hydrogen player adjacent to QMET claims

Negative

• None.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities and recent regional developments related to the hydrogen-focused projects in Apple River and Springhill, Oxford, which are being led by Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. ("QIMC").

QMET has been made aware of regional staking activity, as AllNovaScotia.com recently reported that a British Columbia-registered entity owned by global hydrogen player Koloma has acquired new mineral claims surrounding QMET's properties. This activity represents a notable development in the emerging natural hydrogen landscape of Nova Scotia.

"The new staking activity by a major hydrogen-sector participant around our Apple River and Springhill claims provides additional external validation of the geological model we developed alongside QIMC," said Richard Penn, the CEO of QMET. The alignment between their activity and our measured hydrogen anomalies, radon-thoron signatures, and fault-related degassing strengthens both the scientific basis of our work and the investment case as we progress with QIMC toward drilling."

Consistent Hydrogen Degassing Confirmed

QMET has continued its fieldwork this season, focusing on follow-up measurements in both Apple River and Springhill. The results further support the company's exploration thesis:

• Strong and persistent hydrogen (H₂) anomalies, consistent with previous seasons

• Elevated radon and thoron values tied to mapped and interpreted fault structures

• Repeatability of H₂ readings, confirming ongoing advective gas flows and active degassing

• In Springhill, new H₂ results directly match the magnitudes recorded in earlier campaigns

These correlations between fault-controlled structures, H₂ anomalies, and radon/thoron signatures continue to indicate an active subsurface gas system with characteristics typically associated with natural hydrogen generation and migration.

"We continue to measure hydrogen degassing consistently across seasons and survey lines," CEO, Richard Penn, added. "This stability and persistence is exactly the type of signal that guides us toward effective drill targeting."

QIMC Finalizing Drill Targets for QMET's Winter Drilling Program

QMET is also pleased to report that QIMC, the technical oversight firm supervising QMET's exploration activities, is now finalizing the drill hole locations for the company's upcoming Winter Drilling Program in the Springhill region.

The winter program is designed to test priority subsurface targets defined by:

• Advective hydrogen flow zones

• Fault-linked gas anomalies

• Integrated radon/thoron datasets

• Structural interpretations from QIMC's fieldwork and geophysical reviews

Further details on planned collar locations and drill sequencing will be released upon completion of QIMC's technical review.

About Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET)

QMET is Canadian natural resource exploration company with 100% owned mineral projects in Quebec and Nova Scotia targeting critical and precious metals as well as Clean Natural White Hydrogen. Flagship projects include the LaCorne South Critical Minerals Project and the newly acquired Matane in Quebec, and Colchester Natural Hydrogen Projects, in Nova Scotia, in a collaboration with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp (CSE: QIMC).

For further information, please contact:

Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp.
Richard Penn, CEO
778-384-8923
Email: richard@qmetalscorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including but not limited to statements regarding: exploration potential, geological characteristics, potential hydrogen discoveries, leveraging known geological conditions, replicating successful exploration models, expanding strategic collaborations, and anticipated exploration plans, milestones, timelines, and benefits arising from the collaboration agreement with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC). Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including but not limited to: potential delays; geological uncertainties and the speculative nature of mineral and hydrogen exploration; actual exploration results differing materially from expectations; inability to replicate prior exploration successes or geological conditions of other projects; availability of financing; volatility of commodity prices; competition and market conditions affecting hydrogen and mineral exploration; operational and technological risks; unforeseen environmental and permitting challenges; legal and contractual uncertainties; general business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties; and the risk that anticipated benefits of the collaboration with QIMC will not be realized. Although QMET believes these statements and expectations reflected therein are based upon reasonable assumptions as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these assumptions will prove accurate, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What did QMET (OTC: BTKRF) announce on November 27, 2025 about its hydrogen projects?

QMET announced persistent H2 anomalies at Apple River and Springhill and that QIMC is finalizing drill targets for a Winter Drilling Program.

How does the nearby staking by Koloma affect QMET (OTC: BTKRF) projects in Nova Scotia?

QMET reported that a British Columbia-registered entity owned by Koloma staked claims surrounding QMET's properties, which the company said validates regional hydrogen prospectivity.

When will QMET (OTC: BTKRF) start its Winter Drilling Program in Springhill?

QMET said QIMC is finalizing collar locations and sequencing; specific drill timing and locations will be released after QIMC's technical review.

What exploration evidence did QMET (BTKRF) cite to support drill targeting?

QMET cited repeatable H2 readings, elevated radon and thoron tied to faults, and interpreted advective gas flow zones as drill-target criteria.

Who is overseeing QMET's technical drilling targets for the Winter Drilling Program?

Quebec Innovative Materials (QIMC) is supervising exploration and finalizing the drill hole locations for QMET.

Will QMET (OTC: BTKRF) release planned drill collar locations publicly?

Yes. QMET stated it will release planned collar locations and drill sequencing after QIMC completes its technical review.