QIMC Enters Strategic Exploration Agreement with QMET for Nova Scotia Natural Hydrogen and Helium Initiative
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) has signed a strategic exploration agreement with Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) to explore natural hydrogen and helium deposits in Nova Scotia. The exploration will focus on the Cobequid and Chedabucto fault systems, utilizing QIMC's proprietary exploration methods including soil gas surveys, Audio Magnetotelluric (AMT), and Gamma Radiometric geophysical surveys.
The region shares geological characteristics with QIMC's Quebec properties, featuring elevated geothermal gradients and high concentrations of hydrogen-generating elements. The area contains sedimentary sequences over 8,000 meters thick with favorable structures for hydrogen and helium accumulation. QMET will provide direct financial compensation to QIMC for their expertise and services, while QIMC will work alongside the Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) in this initiative.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) ha firmato un accordo strategico di esplorazione con Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) per indagare depositi naturali di idrogeno ed elio in Nuova Scozia. L'esplorazione si concentrerà sui sistemi di faglie Cobequid e Chedabucto, utilizzando i metodi proprietari di QIMC, tra cui indagini sul gas del suolo, magnetotellurica audio (AMT) e indagini geofisiche radiometriche gamma.
La regione presenta caratteristiche geologiche simili alle proprietà di QIMC in Quebec, con gradienti geotermici elevati e alte concentrazioni di elementi generanti idrogeno. L'area comprende sequenze sedimentarie spesse oltre 8.000 metri con strutture favorevoli all'accumulo di idrogeno ed elio. QMET fornirà un compenso finanziario diretto a QIMC per la loro esperienza e i servizi offerti, mentre QIMC collaborerà con l'Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Scientifica (INRS) in questa iniziativa.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) ha firmado un acuerdo estratégico de exploración con Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) para explorar depósitos naturales de hidrógeno y helio en Nueva Escocia. La exploración se centrará en los sistemas de fallas Cobequid y Chedabucto, utilizando los métodos exclusivos de QIMC, que incluyen muestreos de gas en el suelo, magnetotelúrica de audio (AMT) y estudios geofísicos radiométricos gamma.
La región comparte características geológicas con las propiedades de QIMC en Quebec, presentando gradientes geotérmicos elevados y altas concentraciones de elementos generadores de hidrógeno. La zona contiene secuencias sedimentarias de más de 8,000 metros de espesor con estructuras favorables para la acumulación de hidrógeno y helio. QMET proporcionará una compensación financiera directa a QIMC por su experiencia y servicios, mientras que QIMC colaborará con el Instituto Nacional de Investigación Científica (INRS) en esta iniciativa.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC)는 Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET)와 전략적 탐사 계약을 체결하여 노바스코샤의 천연 수소 및 헬륨 매장지를 탐사할 예정입니다. 탐사는 Cobequid 및 Chedabucto 단층 시스템에 집중되며, QIMC의 독자적인 탐사 방법인 토양 가스 조사, 오디오 자기텔루릭(AMT), 감마 방사선 지구물리 조사 등을 활용합니다.
이 지역은 QIMC의 퀘벡 자산과 유사한 지질학적 특성을 지니며, 높은 지열 구배와 수소 생성 원소의 고농도를 특징으로 합니다. 이 지역에는 8,000미터가 넘는 두꺼운 퇴적층이 있으며, 수소와 헬륨 축적에 유리한 구조를 갖추고 있습니다. QMET는 QIMC의 전문 지식과 서비스에 대해 직접 재정적 보상을 제공하며, QIMC는 이 사업에서 국립과학연구소(INRS)와 협력할 예정입니다.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) a signé un accord stratégique d'exploration avec Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) pour explorer des gisements naturels d'hydrogène et d'hélium en Nouvelle-Écosse. L'exploration se concentrera sur les systèmes de failles Cobequid et Chedabucto, en utilisant les méthodes exclusives de QIMC, incluant des relevés de gaz du sol, la magnétotellurique audio (AMT) et des levés géophysiques radiométriques gamma.
La région présente des caractéristiques géologiques similaires aux propriétés de QIMC au Québec, avec des gradients géothermiques élevés et de fortes concentrations d'éléments générateurs d'hydrogène. La zone comprend des séquences sédimentaires de plus de 8 000 mètres d'épaisseur avec des structures favorables à l'accumulation d'hydrogène et d'hélium. QMET fournira une compensation financière directe à QIMC pour son expertise et ses services, tandis que QIMC collaborera avec l'Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) dans cette initiative.
Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) hat eine strategische Erkundungsvereinbarung mit Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) unterzeichnet, um natürliche Wasserstoff- und Heliumvorkommen in Nova Scotia zu erforschen. Die Erkundung konzentriert sich auf die Cobequid- und Chedabucto-Verwerfungssysteme und nutzt QIMCs proprietäre Erkundungsmethoden, darunter Bodenluftmessungen, Audio-Magnetotellurik (AMT) und Gamma-Radiometrische geophysikalische Untersuchungen.
Die Region weist geologische Merkmale auf, die denen von QIMCs Grundstücken in Quebec ähneln, mit erhöhten geothermischen Gradienten und hohen Konzentrationen wasserstoffbildender Elemente. Das Gebiet enthält sedimentäre Sequenzen mit einer Mächtigkeit von über 8.000 Metern und günstigen Strukturen für die Ansammlung von Wasserstoff und Helium. QMET wird QIMC für deren Fachwissen und Dienstleistungen direkt finanziell entschädigen, während QIMC in dieser Initiative mit dem Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) zusammenarbeitet.
- Strategic partnership secured with QMET providing direct financial compensation
- Expansion of QIMC's exploration activities into new territory with proven geological characteristics
- Leveraging successful exploration model from St-Bruno-de-Guigues property
- Previous soil sampling in 2024 confirmed favorable conditions for hydrogen and helium
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Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2025) - Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) ("QIMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic exploration contract with Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET). This contract encompasses comprehensive district-wide exploration targeting natural hydrogen (H₂) and helium along the geologically significant Cobequid and Chedabucto fault systems in Nova Scotia. Under this strategic agreement, QMET has committed to providing direct financial compensation to QIMC in recognition of QIMC's specialized expertise and high-value exploration services.
This agreement marks a significant advancement in QIMC's strategic expansion in natural hydrogen exploration," stated John Karagiannidis, CEO and Chairman of QIMC. "Our collaboration with QMET, bolstered by the expert guidance from our partners at INRS, positions us strongly to validate and further expand our unique exploration model. We expect this initiative to significantly enhance our understanding of hydrogen potential within the region, thereby driving sustainable growth and value for our shareholders."
Under the terms of the agreement, QIMC will implement its proprietary exploration methodologies, including advanced soil gas surveys optimized for detecting hydrogen and helium. These surveys will be supplemented with state-of-the-art Audio Magnetotelluric (AMT) and Gamma Radiometric geophysical surveys. This initiative leverages QIMC's proven expertise and builds upon the successful identification of high-potential hydrogen zones at its flagship St-Bruno-de-Guigues property in Quebec.
The Cobequid and Chedabucto fault areas share critical geological characteristics with QIMC's Quebec-based properties, notably elevated geothermal gradients and heightened concentrations of elements, such as potassium, thorium, and uranium. These elements are known catalysts for radiolytic hydrogen generation. Furthermore, the region features sedimentary sequences exceeding 8,000 meters in thickness, composed of alternating porous and impermeable rock layers, as well as anticline structures associated with saline diapirs-geological features ideal for hydrogen and helium accumulation, confirmed by previous soil sampling conducted in 2024.
Richard Penn, President of QMET, commented: "We are excited to partner with QIMC in this strategic exploration initiative. QIMC's advanced methodologies and successful track record in natural hydrogen exploration align with our goal to thoroughly evaluate and capitalize on Nova Scotia's hydrogen resource potential. We anticipate this project will lead to meaningful discoveries and opportunities for future development."
QIMC will collaborate closely with the Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), whose expertise was instrumental in developing QIMC's successful hydrogen exploration model.
The Company intends to replicate its successful exploration model across additional jurisdictions and anticipates further announcements regarding future projects and collaborations.
Further updates and exploration results will be communicated as they become available.
About Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC)
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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