Element One Unveils Advanced Prospectivity Model to Target Geologic Hydrogen Systems

Element One Hydrogen & Critical Minerals Corp. has announced the development of a proprietary numeric prospectivity model designed to significantly improve the identification and targeting of geologic hydrogen accumulations. 

Developed by Dr. Allegra Hosford Scheirer, the model is built on a deep understanding of the geological processes that control hydrogen generation, migration, and trapping in the subsurface. It integrates multiple datasets—including gravity and magnetic surveys, as well as structural geology interpretations—into a quantitative framework that ranks and prioritizes areas based on their hydrogen potential. 

This represents a meaningful step forward in exploration methodology. Rather than relying on isolated indicators, the model applies weighted, multi-variable analysis to identify geological environments where hydrogen systems are most likely to occur. The result is a more systematic, scalable, and data-driven approach to exploration targeting. 

Element One is already deploying the model to refine its acquisition strategy across the United States and Western Canada. The company is actively working to identify and secure three to four high-potential land packages, with ground exploration and eventual drilling programs expected to follow. 

From an investor perspective, the model is intended to improve capital efficiency by narrowing the search space and prioritizing higher-probability targets. This approach reduces exploration risk while accelerating the path toward meaningful discoveries, positioning Element One to compete more effectively in an increasingly data-driven natural hydrogen sector. 

Full press release is attached below:

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2026) - Element One Hydrogen & Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: EONE) ("Element One" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the development of a new proprietary numeric model designed to enhance the identification and targeting of geologic hydrogen accumulations.

The model, developed by Dr. Allegra Hosford Scheirer, is grounded in an extensive understanding of the natural processes governing hydrogen generation, migration, and trapping in the subsurface. It represents a significant advancement in the Company's technical capabilities as it expands its exploration footprint across Canada and the United States.

The prospectivity model integrates multiple geophysical and geological datasets, including gravity and magnetic surveys, alongside detailed structural geology interpretations. By quantitatively weighting these inputs, the model identifies geological environments most conducive to hydrogen generation and accumulation. This approach enables the Company to systematically rank and prioritize target areas with elevated hydrogen potential.

"Dr. Hosford Scheirer's work provides a robust and scalable framework for understanding where geologic hydrogen systems are most likely to occur," said Brad Kitchen, CEO of Element One. "Allegra combines deep scientific insight with advanced data integration to create this model that has positioned Element One at the forefront of hydrogen exploration."

What this means for Investors

Element One is currently using the model to refine its hydrogen accumulation acquisition strategy. The Company is specifically focusing on identifying and securing prospective land positions in key jurisdictions throughout the United States and Western Canada with the intention of securing three (3) to four (4) land packages. Once secured, ground exploration will commence with the intention of developing and executing a drilling program. This data-driven approach is expected to improve exploration efficiency, reduce risk, and accelerate the advancement of high-quality hydrogen opportunities.

About Element One Hydrogen & Critical Minerals Corp.

Element One Hydrogen & Critical Minerals Corp. (CSE: EONE) is a Canadian company focused on the exploration, development, and commercialization of natural hydrogen and critical mineral resources, as well as breakthrough hydrogen-generation technologies. The Company's projects include the Foggy Mountain critical minerals project as well as projects in Alaska and British Columbia that are prospective for hydrogen production through stimulation in the subsurface as well as critical and battery metals.

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