Q2 Metals Appoints Simon Gaivin as Vice President - ESG, Cisco Lithium Project Named as Finalist for Discovery of the Year by AEMQ

Core Viewpoint - Q2 Metals Corp. has appointed Simon Gaivin as Vice President of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), emphasizing the company's commitment to sustainable practices and community relations [1][4]. Company Overview - Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco Lithium Project located in the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, comprising 801 claims over 41,253 hectares [14]. - The Cisco Lithium Project has an initial exploration target estimating potential lithium mineralization of 215 to 329 million tonnes at a grade of 1.0 to 1.38% Li2O [15]. Leadership and ESG Initiatives - Simon Gaivin, who joined Q2 Metals in November 2024, has been instrumental in enhancing relationships with community stakeholders, including First Nations [2]. - As Vice President of ESG, Gaivin is leading the ECOLOGO® UL 2723 certification process, which recognizes environmental and social responsibility in mineral exploration [3]. - Gaivin's experience includes over 20 years in community relations and regional development, making him a key player in advancing sustainable development and stakeholder engagement [5][9]. Community Engagement - The company emphasizes its commitment to engaging meaningfully with Indigenous communities and local stakeholders, aiming to minimize environmental impact and embed ESG best practices [3][9]. - Gaivin's leadership is expected to strengthen community relations as the company advances the Cisco Project [4]. Recognition and Upcoming Events - The Cisco Lithium Project has been recognized as a finalist for the Discovery of the Year by the Association de l'exploration minière du Québec (AEMQ), with the award announcement scheduled for the XPLOR 2025 conference [10]. - Q2 Metals will participate in several upcoming conferences, including the Hidden Gems Conference in New York and IMARC in Sydney [11].