QMET Expands Strategic Land Position Adjacent to QIMC's Southampton Area Following Positive Results, Welcomes Pro-Growth Legislation, and Announces Next Phase of Development

Core Insights - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) has expanded its strategic land position by acquiring four additional licenses in Nova Scotia, adding 248 new claims, which brings its total to over 2,173 claims, making it the second largest claims holder in hydrogen areas after Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) [2][3][4] Expansion and Development - The newly acquired land is adjacent to QIMC's Southampton area and QMET's Springhill area, where recent exploration results have shown strong potential for natural hydrogen, enhancing the development prospects of the surrounding acreage [3][4] - QMET's CEO, Richard Penn, emphasized that the expansion is aimed at maximizing value as momentum builds in Nova Scotia's hydrogen basin [4] - Upcoming exploration programs will focus on expanding datasets and preparing for Phase 3 and Phase 4 programs across the enlarged land package [4][5] Legislative Support - QMET supports new pro-growth legislation introduced by the Province of Nova Scotia, which aims to streamline permitting and reduce red tape, viewing these measures as catalysts for job creation, clean energy innovation, and investment in the province [5]