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Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) Extends Nova Scotia Natural Hydrogen Discovery with Results up to 1,840 ppm
Newsfileยท 2025-08-21 06:00
Core Insights - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) has announced significant findings in its hydrogen exploration program, with soil gas sampling results showing concentrations as high as 1,840 ppm in the Apple River-Shulie-Sandy corridor, indicating multiple high-grade hydrogen zones [1][4]. Exploration Results - The latest sampling included 200 additional samples, confirming the continuity and expansion of hydrogen-rich zones in the area [1]. - A total of 15 new samples exceeded 500 ppm hydrogen, reinforcing the potential scale of the discovery [4]. Geological Context - The exploration program has completed preliminary sampling in the northern license area, located 2 km south of Joggins, and has also extended sampling in previously tested southern licenses [2]. - Fault structures in the southern Cumberland Basin are not evident in the northern areas, but seismic data suggests significant subsurface structures that may influence hydrogen gas flow [3]. Strategic Partnerships - QMET collaborates with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) and the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) to validate its exploration model and advance the hydrogen discovery [4][8]. Management Perspective - The CEO of QMET, Richard Penn, emphasized the exceptional results and the potential for a large-scale clean natural hydrogen system, indicating a commitment to aggressive exploration alongside partners [5]. Future Plans - The new data will be integrated into the exploration model to refine targets for deeper subsurface testing and follow-up programs [6][7].