QMET Confirms Exceptional Natural Hydrogen Targets in Nova Scotia's Apple River-Shulie-Sandy Corridor
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF) has reported promising initial results from its natural hydrogen exploration in Nova Scotia's Apple River-Shulie-Sandy corridor. The company's soil gas sampling revealed significant hydrogen concentrations, with 30 samples exceeding 500 ppm and peak readings of up to 1,033 ppm.
The exploration, conducted in partnership with QIMC and INRS, collected over 400 soil-gas samples, showing consistent hydrogen anomalies between 120-450 ppm. The project area features ideal geological conditions, including east-trending faults, granitic-gneisses, and favorable lithological structures. The company plans to initiate advanced geophysical surveys in September 2025 and commence exploration drilling in Q4 2025.
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF) ha riportato risultati iniziali promettenti dall'esplorazione di idrogeno naturale nel corridoio Apple River-Shulie-Sandy della Nuova Scozia. Le analisi del gas di suolo hanno rivelato concentrazioni significative di idrogeno, con 30 campioni oltre 500 ppm e picchi fino a 1,033 ppm.
L'esplorazione, condotta in collaborazione con QIMC e INRS, ha raccolto oltre 400 campioni di gas del suolo, mostrando anomalie di idrogeno costanti tra 120-450 ppm. L'area del progetto presenta condizioni geologiche ideali, tra cui faglie orientate verso est, gneiss granitici e strutture litologiche favorevoli. La società prevede di avviare indagini geofisiche avanzate a settembre 2025 e di iniziare perforazioni esplorative nel Q4 2025.
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF) ha informado resultados iniciales prometedores de su exploración de hidrógeno natural en el corredor Apple River-Shulie-Sandy de Nueva Escocia. El muestreo de gas del suelo reveló concentraciones significativas de hidrógeno, con 30 muestras por encima de 500 ppm y lecturas máximas de hasta 1,033 ppm.
La exploración, realizada en asociación con QIMC e INRS, recogió más de 400 muestras de gas del suelo, mostrando anomalías de hidrógeno consistentes entre 120-450 ppm. El área del proyecto presenta condiciones geológicas ideales, incluidas fallas con rumbo este, gneises graníticos y estructuras litológicas favorables. La compañía planea iniciar levantamientos geofísicos avanzados en septiembre de 2025 y comenzar perforaciones exploratorias en el Q4 2025.
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF)는 노바스코샤의 Apple River-Shulie-Sandy 구간에서 천연 수소 탐사에 대한 유망한 초기 결과를 보고했습니다. 회사의 토양 가스 샘플링은 유의미한 수소 농도를 보여주었고, 30개 시료가 500 ppm를 초과했으며 최고값은 1,033 ppm에 달했습니다.
QIMC 및 INRS와 공동으로 실시된 이번 탐사에서는 400개 이상의 토양 가스 시료를 채취했으며, 120–450 ppm 범위의 일관된 수소 이상 신호가 확인되었습니다. 프로젝트 지역은 동향 단층, 화강편마암(또는 화강편마질 암석) 및 우호적인 암상 구조 등 이상적인 지질 조건을 갖추고 있습니다. 회사는 2025년 9월에 고급 지구물리 조사(advanced geophysical surveys)를 시작하고 2025년 4분기(Q4 2025)에 탐사 시추를 개시할 계획입니다.
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF) a annoncé des résultats initiaux prometteurs pour son exploration d'hydrogène naturel dans le corridor Apple River-Shulie-Sandy en Nouvelle-Écosse. Les prélèvements de gaz du sol ont révélé de fortes concentrations d'hydrogène, 30 échantillons dépassant 500 ppm et des valeurs maximales atteignant 1,033 ppm.
L'exploration, réalisée en partenariat avec QIMC et l'INRS, a collecté plus de 400 échantillons de gaz du sol, montrant des anomalies d'hydrogène constantes entre 120 et 450 ppm. La zone du projet présente des conditions géologiques idéales, notamment des failles orientées est, des gneiss granitiques et des structures lithologiques favorables. La société prévoit de lancer des levés géophysiques avancés en septembre 2025 et de commencer les forages d'exploration au 4e trimestre 2025 (Q4 2025).
Q Precious & Battery Metals (OTC:BTKRF) hat vielversprechende erste Ergebnisse seiner Erkundung von natürlichem Wasserstoff im Apple River-Shulie-Sandy-Korridor in Nova Scotia gemeldet. Die Bodengasmessungen des Unternehmens zeigten erhebliche Wasserstoffkonzentrationen, wobei 30 Proben über 500 ppm lagen und Spitzenwerte bis zu 1,033 ppm registriert wurden.
Die Erkundung, die in Zusammenarbeit mit QIMC und INRS durchgeführt wurde, sammelte über 400 Bodengasproben und zeigte konsistente Wasserstoffanomalien im Bereich von 120–450 ppm. Das Projektgebiet bietet ideale geologische Voraussetzungen, darunter ostorientierte Störungen, granitische Gneise und günstige lithologische Strukturen. Das Unternehmen plant, im September 2025 erweiterte geophysikalische Untersuchungen zu starten und im Q4 2025 mit Explorationsbohrungen zu beginnen.
- Discovery of significant hydrogen concentrations with 30 samples over 500 ppm and peaks exceeding 1,000 ppm
- Successful validation of exploration model through geophysical data linking hydrogen anomalies to basement fault structures
- Strategic location with ideal geological conditions and infrastructure for natural hydrogen development
- Clear development timeline with advanced surveys and drilling planned for Q4 2025
- Early-stage exploration with no proven commercial viability yet
- Results pending from additional data analysis and sampling
Strategic Exploration Validates Elevated Hydrogen Zones and Geological Conditions
Halifax, Nova Scotia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company)" is pleased to announce compelling initial results from its natural hydrogen exploration within the Apple River, Shulie, and Sandy areas of Nova Scotia. Early-stage gas soil sampling led by QMET's strategic partner QIMC and INRS and analysis have identified multiple "hot zones" with significantly elevated hydrogen concentrations, including thirty samples registering over 500 ppm and standout readings of 973 ppm, 998 ppm, and 1,033 ppm. These results underscore the corridor's exceptional geological formations and alignment with QMET's strategic objectives.
Exceptional Early Results
Initial soil sampling efforts executed collaboratively with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) and the Institute National de la Recherché Scientifique (INRS) in the area, have already produced outstanding outcomes:
Over 400 soil-gas samples were collected, highlighting widespread hydrogen anomalies consistently measuring between 120 to 450 ppm, with peak readings exceeding 1,000 ppm.
Geophysical data have directly linked these hydrogen anomalies to identifiable basement fault structures, confirming the reliability of QIMC and INRS's exploration model.
The present results indicate a high-quality, predominantly abiotic hydrogen source analogous to successful global hydrogen developments, including QIMC's renowned Quebec and Ontario project.
Nova Scotia's Apple River-Shulie-Sandy Corridor
The project area provides an ideal combination of geological and economic conditions for natural hydrogen exploration, notably:
Proven Structural Pathways: The targeted exploration areas lie within a highly prospective area containing a series of east trending faults, a major regional structural zone possibly related to the Cobequid fault providing direct pathways for hydrogen migration.
Optimal Geological Conditions: The presence of granitic -gneisses, potassic granitoid intrusive complexes and basaltic intrusions in the underlying basement and favourable lithological and dynamic sedimentary structures in the overlying formations create favorable conditions for natural hydrogen generation through radiolysis and water-rock interactions.
Unique Geomorphology and Trapping Mechanisms: Salt tectonics and regional uplift have resulted in structural traps and vertical permeability pathways concentrate hydrogen flow and enhance detectability of hydrogen gas at the surface.
Commercial and Strategic Advantages: Nova Scotia's supportive regulatory environment, strategic port infrastructure, and provincial emphasis on clean energy align perfectly with QMET's objective of developing commercially viable natural hydrogen resources.
Management Commentary
Richard Penn, CEO of QMET, stated, "As we continue building on these strong results with more data being analyzed and more still to come, this significantly bolsters our confidence in the development of the region's natural hydrogen areas. The Apple River-Shulie-Sandy corridor's geological attributes are exceptional, creating an ideal foundation for QMET's future natural clean development activities."
Next Steps and Strategic Objectives
Soil gas sampling results: Further results from the Apple River-Shulie-Shany Corridor
Advanced Geophysical Surveys: Initiating deeper subsurface imaging (AMT, seismic) starting September 2025.
Continuous Hydrogen Flux Monitoring: Deployment of permanent monitoring equipment to evaluate seasonal variations and continuous hydrogen release dynamics.
Comprehensive Stakeholder Engagement: Continued dialogue with local communities, Indigenous groups, and provincial agencies to maintain transparency and promote sustainable clean natural hydrogen development practices.
Preparations for Exploration Drilling and Monitoring-Measuring wells: Targeted drilling and installation of monitoring-measuring wells are scheduled to commence in Q4 2025.
QMET remains focused on supporting the responsible development of clean natural hydrogen resources and is proud to collaborate with both QIMC and INRS in expanding this next-generation energy opportunity. The Company looks forward to continued progress and shared success as the clean hydrogen sector evolves in Quebec and Nova Scotia.
About Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET)
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Exploration work conducted on the Colchester Project is overseen by Edward Procyshyn, P.GEO, a qualified expert in hydrogen exploration, he has reviewed, read and approved the technical content presented in this press release. Edward Procyshyn confirms that the methodologies employed, data presented, and interpretations made conform to current industry practices and standards relating to hydrogen exploration.
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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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