First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE)

Canadian company focused on Natural Hydrogen exploration in Nova Scotia and Critical Elements exploration in Quebec.
CSE: HHE | OTC: BTKRF | FRA: 0NB

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET Advances Toward Winter Drilling as Strategic Global Player Stakes Ground Adjacent to Company Hydrogen Projects
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities and recent regional developments related to the hydrogen-focused projects in Apple River and Springhill, Oxford, which are being led by Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. ("QIMC").

QMET has been made aware of regional staking activity, as https://t.co/iG4A5bTXlr recently reported that a British Columbia-registered entity owned by global hydrogen player Koloma has acquired new mineral claims surrounding QMET's properties. This activity represents a notable development in the emerging natural hydrogen landscape of Nova Scotia.

"The new staking activity by a major hydrogen-sector participant around our Apple River and Springhill claims provides additional external validation of the geological model we developed alongside QIMC," said Richard Penn, the CEO of QMET. The alignment between their activity and our measured hydrogen anomalies, radon-thoron signatures, and fault-related degassing strengthens both the scientific basis of our work and the investment case as we progress with QIMC toward drilling."

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QMET Applauds QIMC Hydrogen Discovery at West Advocate; Strengthens Geological Case for QMET's Upcoming Nova Scotia Drill Campaign
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") congratulates Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. ("QIMC") on its significant hydrogen discovery at the West Advocate Project in Nova Scotia, as disclosed yesterday.

QIMC reported that its first diamond drill hole (DDH-26-01), part of a planned five-hole systematic program, intersected an approximately 40-metre-wide previously unmapped fault corridor between 142 and 191 metres depth, accompanied by elevated hydrogen (H₂) readings exceeding 1,000 ppm at surface (instrument upper detection limit), visible gas bubbling, and pressurized formation water inflow. The drilling program remains ongoing.

QMET's Nova Scotia hydrogen exploration lands are located immediately east of QIMC's West Advocate discovery area and are operated by QIMC under a working relationship whereby QIMC leads exploration activities on behalf of QMET. The structural trends interpreted at West Advocate extend regionally toward QMET's ground position, reinforcing the geological rationale for QMET's upcoming drill campaign.
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[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET welcomes Rio Tinto to Nova Scotia! The recent staking by both US based Koloma and global mining concern Rio Tinto is further validation of Nova Scotia's naturlal #hydrogen potential. #cleanenergy

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$QMET Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. Announces Closing of Oversubscribed Final Tranche of Private Placement

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 9, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (FSE: 0NB) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (the "Company") announces that it has closed the fourth and final tranche of its previously announced private placement offering (the "Offering") (see press releases dated October 16, 2025, October 23, 2025, November 10, 2025 and November 14, 2025). This Offering has been Oversubscribed.

In its fourth and final tranche, the Company issued 2,947,000 flow-through units ("FT Units") at a price of $0.09 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $265,230. Each FT Unit consists of one flow-through common share and one half of one share purchase warrant (a "FT Unit Warrant"). Each whole FT Unit Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.12 per share for a term of two years from the date of closing.

The Company also issued 2,222,222 flow-through shares ("FT Shares") at a price of $0.09 per FT Share for gross proceeds of $199,999.98

The total gross amount received for this fourth and final oversubscribed tranche is $465,229.98.

The Company paid finder's fees to eligible finders of $42,293 in cash, issued 234,961 finder's warrants (the "Finder's Warrants"), and issued 187,969 compensation shares. Each Finder's Warrant is exercisable at a price of $0.09 per share for a term of two years.

The proceeds from the Offerings will be used to fund mineral exploration activities.

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[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET CEO Richard Penn, sporting the $QIMC gear, while in QIMC Montreal office to discuss the upcoming hydrogen drill plans for #NovaScotia. #fullspeedahead #hydrogen #cleanenergy

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET Expands Nova Scotia Drill Program to 2,500 Meters as QIMC Geophysical and Field Work Refines Hydrogen-Anomalous Zones

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to announce an expansion of its Nova Scotia drill program to 2,500 metres, following recent geophysical surveys and fieldwork completed by Quebec Innovative Materials Corp ("QIMC"), the company's technical lead and advisor on the project.

QIMC's integrated geophysical interpretation, supported by on-site geological mapping and sampling, has further refined and expanded several hydrogen-anomalous zones across the QMET target area. The updated modelling has improved QMET's understanding of the scale, structure, and continuity of these zones, providing the technical basis for increasing drill capacity.

"Our technical team, led by QIMC, has delivered meaningful advancements in defining and prioritizing our hydrogen-anomalous trends," said the CEO of QMET, Richard Penn. "The refined data set allows us to focus drilling on the highest-potential targets with greater accuracy. Expanding the program to 2,500 metres positions us to more efficiently evaluate these zones, validate our geological model, and advance the project toward key value-creation milestones. We remain committed to a disciplined, data-driven exploration strategy designed to deliver long-term value for shareholders."

Preparations with QIMC for the expanded drilling phase are in progress, and the Company will issue updates as geological and operational milestones are reached.

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[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET (in red) $QIMC (in blue) map of claims with recent Koloma claims (in orange). #hydrogen Land Rush in Nova Scotia Cumberland Basin.

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

Major Signal for Natural Hydrogen in Nova Scotia $QMET $QIMC

Koloma just staked 6,700+ claims in Nova Scotia — a massive land grab that validates the geological model QIMC and QMET pioneered as true first movers in the province.

When global capital rushes in right beside you, it’s because you were early, right, and in the best ground.

QMET: CSE + QIMC :CSE : still leading the exploration curve.
The rest are just catching up.
#Hydrogen #NaturalHydrogen #NovaScotia #QIMC #QMET #Koloma #EnergyTransition #MiningNews

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET CEO Richard Penn (on the right) with $QIMC CEO John Karagiannidis at the Nova Scotia Mineral Resource Forum in Halifax. QMET is a Silver Sponsor of the event taking place over the next two days. #hydrogen #cleanenergy

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Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) Confirms Key Hydrogen Targets Across New Zones in Nova Scotia; Drilling Program Now in Preparation with QIMC
Vancouver, British Columbia — October 29, 2025 — Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET; OTC Pink: BTKRF; FSE: 0NB) (“QMET” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that detailed radon–thoron verification and hydrogen soil-gas testing have confirmed multiple fault-controlled degassing corridors across key target areas in Nova Scotia. These include:
The Salt Spring–Oxford 2 Zone,
The Apple River–Sand River–Shulie structural corridors (Lines D and E), and
The Oxford–Springhillsectors.
These zones will now serve as priority drilling targets for QMET’s inaugural hydrogen exploration drill program with Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC).
Radon–Thoron and Hydrogen Correlation
Recent fieldwork, conducted in collaboration with QIMC has verified exceptionally high radon and thoron concentrations directly associated with previously detected hydrogen anomalies.

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Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (QMET) Confirms High Hydrogen and Radon-Thoron Readings Along Salt Spring Fault in Nova Scotia
Verification survey reinforces active degassing system with elevated H2 gas measurements and no CO2, methane, or sulfur detected
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 22, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to announce follow-up results from the verification program conducted on October 17, 2025, in the Salt Spring area of Nova Scotia, confirming the persistence and intensity of natural hydrogen (H₂) degassing along a key fault structure identified earlier this year.

During the initial reconnaissance survey on August 9, 2025, QMET recorded a hydrogen concentration of 778 ppm along the fault. The October 17, 2025, verification survey — focused on measurements at the base, crest, and descending flank of the fault zone — returned consistently elevated hydrogen readings of 800 ppm, 913 ppm, 793 ppm, and 872 ppm, confirming the reproducibility and spatial continuity of the anomaly.

Importantly, no CO₂, methane, or sulfur were detected in any of the gas measurements, underscoring the purity and clean-gas nature of the natural hydrogen emissions in the Salt Spring sector.

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

QMET Further Expands Nova Scotia Hydrogen Program Following Major QIMC Discoveries; INRS and QIMC Teams Mobilized for Advanced Geophysics and Radon–Thoron Surveys
Vancouver, British Columbia – October 9, 2025 – Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) (“QMET” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that following the recent discovery of multiple natural hydrogen anomalies by Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) across the Cumberland Basin in Nova Scotia, the Company has expanded its Hydrogen Program into the recently acquired land position identified as highly prospective for hydrogen generation and migration.
Building on these exciting results, QMET confirms that the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) field team, led by Prof. Marc Richer-Laflèche, has mobilized on-site, alongside QIMC,to launch a new phase of geophysical surveys and radon–thoron soil gas measurements. This integrated program is designed to refine subsurface models, confirm the continuity of hydrogen-bearing structures, and further delineate target zones across across the expanded area
Building on these significant results, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique(INRS) has mobilized its field team, led by Prof. Marc Richer-Laflèche, alongside QIMC, to launch a new phase of geophysical and radon–thoron soil gas surveys. This integrated program aims to refine subsurface models, confirm the continuity of hydrogen-bearing structures, and delineate priority target zones across the expanded area.
“The discoveries made by QIMC in the Cumberland Basin mark a significant milestone in defining one of North America’s most promising natural hydrogen systems,” said Richard Penn, President of QMET. “With the INRS and QIMC teams now back in the field under Prof. Richer-Laflèche’s leadership, we are advancing from discovery toward definition -- positioning QMET alongside QIMC at the forefront of this emerging clean natural hydrogen frontier.”

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[Evolux Capital @EvoluxCapital]

Investors looking at $QIMC ‘s success should be paying attention to $QMET.

QMET and QIMC are executing the same model across adjacent properties and both are hitting.

[First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) @q_metals]

$QMET applauds our partner $QIMC with impressive Hydrogen results in Nova Scotia. Looking forward to working together to position Nova Scotia as a clean energy hub.

[QI Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTC:QIMCF) @QIMCSilica]

QIMC Confirms Fourth Major Natural Hydrogen Zone in Nova Scotia with Soil-Gas Results up to 4,850 ppm - 2 km Continuous Anomaly Along Windsor-Cumberland Fault
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) ("QIMC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the confirmation of a fourth major natural hydrogen zone in Nova Scotia, highlighted by a peak soil-gas concentration of 4,850 ppm. The newly identified zone, located in the Little Forks-Springhill area, highlights a restricted geological context where source, reservoir, and barrier conditions combine to create a 2 km continuous expression of hydrogen along the boundary fault separating the Windsor Group from the Cumberland Group.

The analytical program returned over 24 readings above 500 ppm, four results between 1,500-1,999 ppm, two results between 2,000-2,999 ppm, and a high of 4,850 ppm — confirming the exceptional strength and extent of this anomaly.

This breakthrough further demonstrates the remarkable scale of hydrogen anomalies in Nova Scotia, adding to QIMC's three previously announced discoveries. With the identification of two principal hydrogen corridors on both sides of the Cumberland Basin, one in the East and one in the West of the province, separated by only a 1 hour 15 drive, this further demonstrates the regional scale necessary to support the development of a clean ammonia production hub.

"This fourth discovery validates our exploration thesis: Nova Scotia possesses the right geological conditions faulted and folded reservoirs, sealed by impermeable evaporites that can host large-scale natural hydrogen accumulations," said John Karagiannidis, President & CEO of QIMC. "With hydrogen zones confirmed on both sides of the Cumberland corridor, we are looking at the foundations of a regional development model, including ammonia production, built on multiple high-potential corridors."

The QIMC and INRS teams will be returning to Nova Scotia on October 5, 2025, to begin the next phases of development.
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QMET Expands Strategic Land Position Adjacent to QIMC's Southampton Area Following Positive Results, Welcomes Pro-Growth Legislation, and Announces Next Phase of Development
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the acquisition of four additional licenses in Nova Scotia, adding 248 new claims to its growing land package. With this expansion, QMET now controls 35 licenses totaling over 2,173 claims, consolidating its position as the second largest claims holder in the hydrogen areas, after its partner Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC).

The newly acquired ground was strategically staked adjacent to QIMC's Southampton area and QMET's Springhill area, where recent exploration results have highlighted the region's strong results for natural hydrogen. QMET believes these findings materially increase the development of the surrounding acreage, and the additional claims were secured to strengthen the Company's exposure to clean natural hydrogen districts.

"Our decision to expand directly next to QIMC's Southampton claims was driven by the recent technical results recently released from that area," said Richard Penn, CEO of QMET. "We are determined to secure the most prospective ground alongside our partners. This positions QMET to maximize value as momentum builds in Nova Scotia's hydrogen basin."

Upcoming Development Programs

QMET confirms that its partners QIMC and INRS will return to Nova Scotia on October 5, 2025, to continue advancing exploration. Fieldwork will focus on expanding datasets and preparing for Phase 3 and Phase 4 programs across QMET's enlarged land package.

"These upcoming phases will allow us to build on the success at Southampton and Springhill area refine our exploration model across a much larger, contiguous land position," added Penn. "By expanding next to proven results, we are enhancing the potential scale of what could become a major clean energy development in Atlantic Canada."

Support for New Pro-Growth Legislation

QMET also applauds the Province of Nova Scotia for introducing new legislation designed to streamline permitting, reduce red tape, and support responsible natural resource development. The Company views these pro-growth measures as an important catalyst for job creation, clean energy innovation, and investment in the province.

About Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp.

Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) is a Canadian natural resource exploration company with 100% owned mineral projects in Quebec and Nova Scotia focused on the exploration of critical and precious metals, as well as natural white hydrogen. Flagship projects include the LaCorne South Critical Minerals Project and the recently acquired Matane in Quebec, and the Colchester Natural Hydrogen Projects in Nova Scotia, in a collaboration with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC).

Investor & Media Contact:

Richard Penn, CEO
778-384-8923
[email protected]

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$QMET Confirms Second Major Natural Hydrogen Discovery in Nova Scotia's Springhill Area - Soil Gas Samples up to 1,652 ppm
ancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) (FSE: 0NB) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the confirmation of a second major natural hydrogen discovery in Nova Scotia. Building on its breakthrough results in the Apple Shulie Corridor, QMET and its partners — Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) and Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique ("INRS") — have now identified a significant new zone in the Springhill area.

The Springhill program collected 230 soil gas samples, returning 17 results above 400 ppm hydrogen (H₂), including three over 700 ppm (750, 778), and a peak of 1,652 ppm.

These findings complement QIMC's recent discoveries and further reinforce Nova Scotia's emergence as a district-scale natural hydrogen hub in North America, while underscoring QMET's expanding strategic footprint in this rapidly advancing sector.

Richard Penn, CEO of QMET, commented:
"The confirmation of a second major hydrogen zone at Springhill is another milestone in establishing Nova Scotia as a natural hydrogen hub in North America. Despite a partial survey, the results are strong, and this discovery strengthens QMET's district-scale position. Alongside our partners QIMC and INRS, we are proud to be advancing exploration at the forefront of this new energy frontier, unlocking the full potential of this emerging resource."
Geological Context

QMET hold 31 licenses along the northern margin of the Cumberland Basin within the Springhill-Salt Springs-Oxford-Pugwash-Fox Harbour-Wallace region. (see Figure 1) The licenses are generally located on the north limb of the Tetagouche Syncline along steeply dipping faults generally located at the boundaries of horst-like uplifts or within axial zones of narrow anticlines that separate intervening synclines. Windsor Group sediments hosting thick interbeds of salt and evaporitic formation outcrop at the margins of the synclines (see Figure 3).
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Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. Enters Acquisition Agreement to Significantly Expand Nova Scotia Hydrogen Land Position

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2025) - Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET) (FSE: 0NB) (OTC Pink: BTKRF) ("QMET" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an acquisition agreement (the "Acquisition Agreement") to acquire the Dansof project in Nova Scotia, comprising 23 licenses totaling 1,356 claims. This acquisition would increase QMET's holdings from 559 to 1,915 claims, more than tripling its land position and positioning it among the largest hydrogen exploration claim holders in Nova Scotia.

Richard Penn, CEO of QMET, stated:
"This acquisition represents a strategic scale-up guided by scientific targeting. By tripling our Nova Scotia footprint and securing land directly adjacent to QIMC's discoveries positioning QMET among Canada's leading holders of hydrogen exploration claims. The Dansof licenses were chosen with precision, guided by established exploration models and intended to enable district-scale hydrogen exploration."
The Dansof Project is strategically positioned adjacent to Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. ("QIMC")'s Nova Scotia hydrogen properties, where QMET and QIMC, together with the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), recently confirmed significant natural hydrogen discoveries. The newly acquired ground was carefully selected to replicate the same geological features that underpinned this success, providing the roadmap for further discoveries. QIMC will lead the exploration program, leveraging its proven model and recent achievements to advance the project.

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[QI Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTC:QIMCF) @QIMCSilica]

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[QI Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTC:QIMCF) @QIMCSilica]

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