QIMC Announces Major Natural Hydrogen Discovery in Nova Scotia with Multiple High-Grade Soil Gas Samples, Including Record 5,558 ppm
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF) has announced a significant natural hydrogen discovery in Nova Scotia's West Advocate area. The geochemical soil gas survey revealed multiple high-concentration hydrogen anomalies, with 65 samples exceeding 500 ppm and 21 samples above 1,000 ppm. The highest recorded concentration was an exceptional 5,558 ppm, marking a record for QIMC.
The discovery is located near the Cobequid Fault Zone, a major crustal-scale structure in the Canadian Maritimes. The survey covered over 4 km, collecting 189 soil gas samples analyzed in an INRS mobile laboratory. Following these results, QIMC has expanded its claim package in the West Advocate area. Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Fabrice Consalvo to its Board of Directors and granted 1.7 million stock options at $0.25 per share.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF) ha annunciato una significativa scoperta di idrogeno naturale nell'area West Advocate della Nuova Scozia. L'indagine geochimica sui gas nel suolo ha rivelato diverse anomalie ad alta concentrazione di idrogeno, con 65 campioni oltre i 500 ppm e 21 oltre i 1.000 ppm. La concentrazione massima registrata è stata un eccezionale 5.558 ppm, un record per QIMC.
La scoperta si trova nei pressi della Cobequid Fault Zone, una importante struttura crostale nelle Maritimes canadesi. L'indagine si è estesa per oltre 4 km, con 189 campioni di gas del suolo analizzati in un laboratorio mobile INRS. A seguito dei risultati, QIMC ha ampliato il suo pacchetto di concessioni nell'area West Advocate. Inoltre, la società ha annunciato la nomina di Fabrice Consalvo nel consiglio di amministrazione e l'assegnazione di 1,7 milioni di opzioni azionarie a 0,25$ per azione.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF) ha anunciado un importante hallazgo de hidrógeno natural en la zona West Advocate de Nueva Escocia. La encuesta geoquímica de gas en el suelo reveló múltiples anomalías de alta concentración de hidrógeno, con 65 muestras por encima de 500 ppm y 21 por encima de 1.000 ppm. La concentración más alta registrada fue un excepcional 5.558 ppm, un récord para QIMC.
El hallazgo se ubica cerca de la Cobequid Fault Zone, una estructura cortical de gran escala en las Marítimas canadienses. La investigación cubrió más de 4 km, recogiendo 189 muestras de gas del suelo analizadas en un laboratorio móvil INRS. Tras estos resultados, QIMC ha ampliado su paquete de concesiones en West Advocate. Asimismo, la compañía anunció el nombramiento de Fabrice Consalvo en su junta directiva y la concesión de 1,7 millones de opciones sobre acciones a 0,25$ por acción.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF)는 노바스코샤 West Advocate 지역에서 중요한 천연 수소(히드로젠) 발견을 발표했습니다. 토양 기체의 지구화학 조사에서 다수의 고농도 수소 이상이 확인되었고, 65개 샘플이 500 ppm을 넘었으며 21개 샘플이 1,000 ppm를 초과했습니다. 기록된 최고 농도는 5,558 ppm으로 QIMC의 최고치입니다.
이번 발견은 캐나다 마리타임스 지역의 대규모 지각 구조인 Cobequid Fault Zone 인근에 위치합니다. 조사 구간은 4km 이상에 걸쳐 189개의 토양 가스 샘플을 채취하여 INRS 이동 연구소에서 분석했습니다. 이 결과를 바탕으로 QIMC는 West Advocate 지역의 권리 구역을 확장했고, Fabrice Consalvo를 이사회에 선임했으며 주당 0.25달러 기준으로 170만 주의 스톡옵션을 부여했습니다.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF) a annoncé une découverte importante d'hydrogène naturel dans la zone West Advocate en Nouvelle-Écosse. L'enquête géochimique des gaz du sol a révélé plusieurs anomalies d'hydrogène à forte concentration, avec 65 échantillons dépassant 500 ppm et 21 au-dessus de 1 000 ppm. La concentration la plus élevée enregistrée est un exceptionnel 5 558 ppm, un record pour QIMC.
La découverte se situe à proximité de la Cobequid Fault Zone, une structure crustale majeure des Maritimes canadiens. L'étude a couvert plus de 4 km, prélevant 189 échantillons de gaz du sol analysés dans un laboratoire mobile de l'INRS. À la suite de ces résultats, QIMC a élargi son ensemble de concessions dans la zone West Advocate. La société a en outre annoncé la nomination de Fabrice Consalvo au conseil d'administration et l'attribution de 1,7 million d'options d'achat d'actions au prix de 0,25$ par action.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (OTCQB: QIMCF) hat eine bedeutende Entdeckung von natürlichem Wasserstoff im Gebiet West Advocate in Nova Scotia bekanntgegeben. Die geochemische Boden-Gas-Untersuchung zeigte mehrere hochkonzentrierte Wasserstoffanomalien, wobei 65 Proben über 500 ppm und 21 Proben über 1.000 ppm lagen. Die höchste gemessene Konzentration betrug außergewöhnliche 5.558 ppm und stellt einen Rekord für QIMC dar.
Die Entdeckung liegt in der Nähe der Cobequid Fault Zone, einer großskaligen Krustenstruktur in den kanadischen Maritimes. Die Untersuchung erstreckte sich über mehr als 4 km, wobei 189 Boden-Gas-Proben in einem mobilen INRS-Labor analysiert wurden. Infolge dieser Ergebnisse hat QIMC sein Claims-Paket im West Advocate-Gebiet erweitert. Zusätzlich gab das Unternehmen die Ernennung von Fabrice Consalvo in den Vorstand bekannt und gewährte 1,7 Millionen Aktienoptionen zu 0,25$ pro Aktie.
- Discovery of exceptionally high hydrogen concentrations up to 5,558 ppm, unprecedented in Eastern Canada
- 65 soil gas samples exceeded 500 ppm, with 21 samples above 1,000 ppm, validating exploration model
- Strategic expansion of claim package in the West Advocate area following positive results
- Addition of experienced energy executive Fabrice Consalvo to Board of Directors
- Dilutive effect of 1.7 million stock options grant at $0.25 per share
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 25, 2025) - Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) ("QIMC" or the "Company") is pleased to report major results from its latest geochemical soil gas survey for its 1st reported zone in Nova Scota, the West Advocate area of Cumberland Township. The program identified multiple high-concentration hydrogen anomalies, with over 65 soil gas samples exceeding 500 parts per million (ppm). Among these, 21 samples returned values above 1,000 ppm, highlighted by results of 2,047 ppm, 2,458 ppm, 2,885 ppm, and capped by the highest hydrogen soil gas concentration ever recorded by QIMC — 5,558 ppm.
"These multiple hydrogen soil gas results exceeding 1,000 ppm — including numerous samples above 2,000 ppm — represent a breakthrough for QIMC and the Canadian natural hydrogen sector," said John Karagiannidis, President of QIMC. "They validate our exploration model, confirm the region's natural hydrogen assets, and highlight the world-class expertise of our team."
Prof. Marc Richer-LaFlèche of INRS, who supervised the geochemical survey, added: "These concentrations are considered by the INRS team to be exceptionally high and currently unequalled in soils in Eastern Canada."
The discovery was made in proximity to the Cobequid Fault Zone, a major crustal-scale structure in the Canadian Maritimes that delineates the boundary between the Meguma terrane to the south and the Avalon terrane to the north. This fault system has undergone multiple episodes of reactivation throughout the Paleozoic and Mesozoic, reflecting a long and complex tectonothermal evolution. It is interpreted as an ancient rift zone, associated with episodes of volcanism and the emplacement of gabbroic and related mafic intrusions, which mark an early stage in the structural and magmatic development of this region. These characteristics make the Cobequid Fault Zone a highly prospective environment for natural hydrogen generation and migration.
Survey Highlights
Highest value: 5,558 ppm H₂
Geochemical survey conducted along Reid Family Forest Road and Eatonville Forest Road, covering more than 4 km each.
189 soil gas samples collected and analyzed in an INRS mobile laboratory.
Samples were taken at 100m intervals using gas probes, an electric pump and one-liter gas sampling bags
Stations showing concentrations of more than 1000 ppm were densified at 50m in order to better characterize the anomalous sectors
A specific electrochemical detection system was used for the determination of H2
This system has been calibrated using certified gas standards of 200, 500, 1000 and 20 000 ppm (H2)
Hydrogen concentrations ranged from 0 ppm to 5,558 ppm.
44 samples (
23% ) between 500-999 ppm11 samples (
5.8% ) between 1000-1499 ppm6 samples (
3.2% ) between 1500-1999 ppm3 samples between 2000-3000 ppm
1 sample at 5,558 ppm
Following these results, QIMC has expanded its claim package in the West Advocate area to secure additional ground. The highest concentrations are observed in a spatial domain north of the Cobequid Fault and south of the Spicers Cove Fault. The rocks that make up the sedimentary rock cover are part of the Horton Gp (Carboniferous). The latter cover an older igneous basement made up of granitoids, gabbro and sedimentary rocks.
Corporate Update
QIMC is pleased to announce the following leadership update:
Fabrice Consalvo has joined the Board of Directors. Mr. Consalvo is an accomplished energy executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning investment, corporate finance, business development, and operational performance. He has held senior leadership roles at Areva, Accenture, and Investissement Québec, and is currently the founder of Gamanergie Consulting, advising international companies on building efficient and profitable energy ecosystems.
The Company has granted 1.7 million stock options at an exercise price of
$0.25 per share.
Acknowledgements
QIMC wishes to sincerely thank the Advocate community for their support, as well as the Nova Scotia Mineral Management team.
"With this discovery, QIMC is positioned at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration in North America," added John Karagiannidis. "We see this as a transformative opportunity for our shareholders and for Nova Scotia, as we advance exploration and help unlock the clean energy potential of natural hydrogen."
About Pr. Marc Richer-LaFlèche, P.Geo.
Pr. Richer-Laflèche, a qualified expert in hydrogen exploration, has reviewed, read and approved the technical content presented in this press release. Pr. Richer-Laflèche confirms that the methodologies employed, data presented, and interpretations made conform to current industry practices and standards relating to hydrogen exploration.
About QIMC
Québec Innovative Materials Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of North America's abundant resources. With properties in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and Minnesota (US), QIMC is focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen and high-grade silica deposits. QIMC is committed to sustainable practices and innovation. With a focus on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge extraction technology, we aim to unlock the full potential of these materials to drive forward clean energy solutions to power the AI and carbon-neutral economy and contribute to a more sustainable future.
QUÉBEC INNOVATIVE MATERIALS CORP.
John Karagiannidis
Chief Executive Officer
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