QIMC Announces New High Hydrogen Concentrations of 21,882 PPM (2.19%) and 21,055 PPM (2. 11%), Reinforcing the Exclusive Clean Natural Hydrogen Model, and Announces Strategic Expansion In Northern Ontario
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMCF) has reported significant progress in its Clean Natural Hydrogen program, with new record-high hydrogen gas concentrations of 21,882 PPM (2.19%) and 21,055 PPM (2.11%) measured at 75m depth on Line 1, Well #8. This represents a 90% increase from previous measurements under sub-zero conditions.
The company is currently monitoring eight wells and expects further improvements as weather conditions warm up. QIMC has also announced strategic expansion into Ontario, securing claims in the Beauchamp, Henwood, and Kerns areas. The company plans to conduct soil sampling and geophysical surveys along the Temiscamingue graben's main fault structures during spring and summer.
The measurements were conducted using a GasDog GD200-H2 hydrogen detector with a 0-40,000 ppm range and -20°C to 50°C temperature capability. The wells, drilled with HWT-gauge casing and 2" diameter screens, are located on glaciolacustrine sediments with abundant groundwater.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMCF) ha riportato progressi significativi nel suo programma di Idrogeno Naturale Pulito, con nuove concentrazioni record di gas idrogeno di 21.882 PPM (2,19%) e 21.055 PPM (2,11%) misurate a una profondità di 75 m sulla Linea 1, Pozzo #8. Questo rappresenta un aumento del 90% rispetto alle misurazioni precedenti in condizioni sotto zero.
L'azienda sta attualmente monitorando otto pozzi e si aspetta ulteriori miglioramenti man mano che le condizioni meteorologiche si riscaldano. QIMC ha anche annunciato un'espansione strategica in Ontario, assicurandosi diritti nelle aree di Beauchamp, Henwood e Kerns. L'azienda prevede di effettuare campionamenti del suolo e indagini geofisiche lungo le principali strutture di faglia del graben di Temiscamingue durante la primavera e l'estate.
Le misurazioni sono state effettuate utilizzando un rilevatore di idrogeno GasDog GD200-H2 con un intervallo di 0-40.000 ppm e una capacità di temperatura da -20°C a 50°C. I pozzi, perforati con rivestimenti HWT-gauge e schermi di 2 pollici di diametro, si trovano su sedimenti glaciolacustri con abbondante acqua sotterranea.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMCF) ha informado sobre avances significativos en su programa de Hidrógeno Natural Limpio, con nuevas concentraciones récord de gas hidrógeno de 21,882 PPM (2.19%) y 21,055 PPM (2.11%) medidas a 75 m de profundidad en la Línea 1, Pozo #8. Esto representa un aumento del 90% en comparación con las mediciones anteriores en condiciones bajo cero.
La empresa está monitoreando actualmente ocho pozos y espera mejoras adicionales a medida que las condiciones climáticas se calienten. QIMC también ha anunciado una expansión estratégica en Ontario, asegurando reclamaciones en las áreas de Beauchamp, Henwood y Kerns. La empresa planea realizar muestreo de suelo y encuestas geofísicas a lo largo de las principales estructuras de falla del graben de Temiscamingue durante la primavera y el verano.
Las mediciones se realizaron utilizando un detector de hidrógeno GasDog GD200-H2 con un rango de 0-40,000 ppm y capacidad de temperatura de -20°C a 50°C. Los pozos, perforados con revestimiento HWT-gauge y pantallas de 2 pulgadas de diámetro, se encuentran sobre sedimentos glaciolacustres con abundante agua subterránea.
퀘벡 혁신 재료 공사 (QIMCF)는 청정 자연 수소 프로그램에서 상당한 진전을 보고했으며, 라인 1, 우물 #8에서 75m 깊이에서 21,882 PPM (2.19%) 및 21,055 PPM (2.11%)의 새로운 기록 수소 가스 농도를 측정했습니다. 이는 영하의 조건에서 이전 측정치에 비해 90% 증가한 수치입니다.
회사는 현재 8개의 우물을 모니터링하고 있으며, 기온이 상승함에 따라 추가적인 개선을 기대하고 있습니다. QIMC는 또한 온타리오로의 전략적 확장을 발표하며, 보샹, 헨우드, 케른스 지역에서 권리를 확보했습니다. 회사는 봄과 여름 동안 테미스카민그 그라벤의 주요 단층 구조를 따라 토양 샘플링 및 지구 물리학적 조사를 실시할 계획입니다.
측정은 0-40,000 ppm 범위와 -20°C에서 50°C의 온도 범위를 가진 GasDog GD200-H2 수소 탐지기를 사용하여 수행되었습니다. HWT 게이지 케이싱과 2인치 직경의 스크린으로 천공된 우물은 풍부한 지하수가 있는 빙하 호수 퇴적물 위에 위치해 있습니다.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMCF) a rapporté des progrès significatifs dans son programme d'Hydrogène Naturel Propre, avec de nouvelles concentrations record de gaz hydrogène de 21,882 PPM (2,19%) et 21,055 PPM (2,11%) mesurées à 75 m de profondeur sur la Ligne 1, Puit #8. Cela représente une augmentation de 90 % par rapport aux mesures précédentes dans des conditions inférieures à zéro.
L'entreprise surveille actuellement huit puits et s'attend à d'autres améliorations à mesure que les conditions météorologiques se réchauffent. QIMC a également annoncé une expansion stratégique en Ontario, en sécurisant des revendications dans les zones de Beauchamp, Henwood et Kerns. L'entreprise prévoit de réaliser des échantillonnages de sol et des enquêtes géophysiques le long des principales structures de faille du graben de Temiscamingue au printemps et en été.
Les mesures ont été effectuées à l'aide d'un détecteur d'hydrogène GasDog GD200-H2 avec une plage de 0-40 000 ppm et une capacité de température de -20 °C à 50 °C. Les puits, forés avec un revêtement HWT-gauge et des écrans de 2 pouces de diamètre, se trouvent sur des sédiments glaciolacustres avec une abondante eau souterraine.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMCF) hat bedeutende Fortschritte in seinem Programm für sauberen natürlichen Wasserstoff gemeldet, mit neuen Rekordwerten für Wasserstoffgaskonzentrationen von 21.882 PPM (2,19%) und 21.055 PPM (2,11%), die in 75 m Tiefe an Linie 1, Brunnen #8 gemessen wurden. Dies stellt einen Anstieg von 90% im Vergleich zu früheren Messungen unter Nullbedingungen dar.
Das Unternehmen überwacht derzeit acht Brunnen und erwartet weitere Verbesserungen, wenn die Wetterbedingungen milder werden. QIMC hat auch eine strategische Expansion nach Ontario angekündigt und sich Ansprüche in den Gebieten Beauchamp, Henwood und Kerns gesichert. Das Unternehmen plant, während des Frühlings und Sommers Bodenproben zu entnehmen und geophysikalische Untersuchungen entlang der Hauptverwerfungsstrukturen des Temiscamingue-Grabens durchzuführen.
Die Messungen wurden mit einem Wasserstoffdetektor GasDog GD200-H2 durchgeführt, der einen Bereich von 0-40.000 ppm und eine Temperaturfähigkeit von -20°C bis 50°C aufweist. Die Brunnen, die mit HWT-Gehäusen und 2 Zoll Durchmesser Screens gebohrt wurden, befinden sich auf glaziolacustrinen Sedimenten mit reichlich Grundwasser.
- Record-high hydrogen concentrations showing 90% increase from previous measurements
- Strategic expansion into new territories in Northern Ontario
- Successful validation of proprietary clean natural hydrogen model
- Expected further improvements in hydrogen concentrations with warmer weather
- Current measurements by low hydrostatic pressure in subsurface environment
- Hydrogen detection affected by low solubility limits in groundwater (1-2 ppm)
Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - April 10, 2025) - Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) is pleased to announce significant progress in its proprietary Clean Natural Hydrogen program, highlighted by new elevated measurements of free hydrogen gas concentrations of up to 21,882 PPM (
"These extraordinary results clearly confirm the strength and precision of our approach to clean, natural hydrogen and reinforces QIMC's position as a leader in the emerging clean natural hydrogen sector," said John Karagiannidis, CEO of QIMC. "Our recent expansion into Ontario underscores our commitment to aggressive exploration and positions us well to continue to grow and create value for our shareholders."
These latest results are a strong validation of QIMC's proprietary clean natural hydrogen model. We are observing higher hydrogen concentrations with the increase in ambient temperatures and fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. The Company is currently monitoring eight wells and anticipates further substantial results as weather conditions evolve towards warmer temperatures and higher atmospheric pressures.
Strategic expansion in Ontario
Building on these validations, QIMC is pleased to announce its strategic expansion into Ontario following the success of its St-Bruno-de-Guigues hydrogen model, having recently secured claims in the Beauchamp, Henwood, and Kerns areas, northwest of St-Bruno-de-Guigues. During the spring and summer, the Company will conduct soil sampling and geophysical surveys focused on hydrogen along the main fault structures of the Temiscamingue graben, notably along the Rivière Blanche fault.
Methodology Used
The gas sampling method and analysis method used by QIMC's technical team consisted of collecting accumulated gas samples at the wellhead. The monitoring wells were drilled with a diamond drill using HWT-gauge casing, and a 2" diameter screen was inserted into the boreholes. Silica sand was inserted into the free volume between the outer part of the screen and the edge of the boreholes. Subsequently, clay (bentonite) was used to seal the first two meters of the wells. The top of QIMC's monitoring wells is protected by a padlocked cylindrical metal structure, and a watertight plug with valve (Waterra's well plug) hermetically seals the end of the well head.
For well sampling, QIMC uses a GasDog GD200-H2 hydrogen detector. This electrochemical detector has a wider measurement range (0-40,000 ppm), a response time of less than 10 seconds and can be used at temperatures from -20oC to 50oC. Please note that the other gas detectors normally used by QIMC to detect lower H2 concentrations (e.g. Ga5000 detectors) are not suitable for measuring the high hydrogen concentrations found in wells.
When gas samples are taken, the gas detector is connected to a sealed manifold fitted with a hermetic coupling valve. This procedure enables the contents of the gas volume contained in the wellhead to be analyzed without having to remove the top cap. After measuring gas concentrations, the field team opens the wellhead plug and checks for ice or free water in the well. All sampling and instrumental measurements are recorded in video mode by cell phone.
St-Bruno-de-Guigues monitoring wells are generally located on a thick sequence of glaciolacustrine sediments, and groundwater is abundant. As a result, the hydrogen accumulated at the wellhead transits through the groundwater column and is subject, among other things, to the very low solubility limits of hydrogen in water (1-2 ppm). Given the low hydrostatic pressure of the subsurface environment and the high hydrogen concentrations observed in the free gas volume at the top of the well, it is obvious that a significant proportion of the hydrogen measured comes from the accumulation of hydrogen bubbles building up at the top of the well. The low density of hydrogen bubbles generally favours a rapid, apical ascent of hydrogen compared with deeper geological sources. The more than significant concentrations observed seem to indicate the presence of hydrogen leaking from fractures in the Cobalt Group sandstones. Wells drilled deeper into the fractured rock (beneath the Quaternary sediments), should make it possible to assess the extent and chemical characteristics of the gas upwellings responsible for the formation of the hydrogen anomalies observed in the soils and in the tops of the monitoring wells, drilled in December 2024 and January 2025, at St-Bruno-de-Guigues.
About the INRS and Pr. Marc Richer-LaFlèche, P.Geo.
The Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique ("INRS") is a high-level research and training institute. Pr. Richer-LaFlèche's team has exceptional geological, geochemical and geophysical experience specifically in the regions of QIMC's newly acquired claims. They have carried out over six years of geophysical and geochemical work and collected thousands of C1-C4 Soil-Gas analyses.
In addition, the INRS team has several portable gas spectrometers and the sampling equipment and logistics necessary for taking gas samples and geophysical measurements on the ground or in the aquatic environment.
Pr. Richer-LaFlèche also holds an FRQNT grant, in partnership with Quebec MRN and the mining industry, to develop and optimize a Soil-Gas method for the direct detection of mineralized bodies and faults under Quaternary cover. In addition to sulphide gases, hydrogen was systematically analyzed in the numerous surveys carried out in 2023 in Abitibi, Témiscamingue and also in the Quebec Appachian.
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.
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About Québec Innovative Materials Corp.
Québec Innovative Materials Corp. is a mineral exploration, and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of Canada's abundant resources. With properties in Ontario and Québec, 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.
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