QMET Expands Nova Scotia Natural Hydrogen Drill Program to 2,500 Metres Following New Geophysical Modelling by QIMC

Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. (CSE: QMET; OTC Pink: BTKRF; FSE: 0NB) (“QMET” or the “Company”) announced today the expansion of its Nova Scotia natural hydrogen drill program to 2,500 metres, following new geophysical interpretation and fieldwork completed by its technical partner, Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC).

Recent geophysical integration by QIMC — combining advanced subsurface modelling with structural mapping and surface sampling — has refined and expanded several hydrogen-anomalous zones across QMET’s project area. This refined dataset has improved the understanding of the scale, geometry, and continuity of hydrogen-bearing structures, forming the technical foundation for the decision to increase total planned drilling.

“Our technical team, led by QIMC, has delivered meaningful advancements in defining and prioritizing our hydrogen-anomalous trends,” said Richard Penn, CEO of QMET. “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 for the expanded drilling phase are now underway with QIMC, targeting multiple fault-linked degassing corridors that have shown consistent hydrogen and radon–thoron anomalies across past field seasons. The integrated drilling program will systematically test the most promising structural intersections identified through QIMC’s gravimetric and LiDAR mapping, radon–thoron profiling, and soil gas datasets.

The expanded 2,500-metre program represents the next phase in QMET’s ongoing hydrogen exploration strategy across Nova Scotia’s Cumberland Basin corridor, complementing QIMC’s broader provincial exploration model that has catalyzed a staking rush across the region.

Full press release is attached below:

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.

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
richard@qmetalscorp.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including but not limited to statements regarding: exploration potential, geological characteristics, potential hydrogen discoveries, leveraging known geological conditions, replicating successful exploration models, expanding strategic collaborations, and anticipated exploration plans, milestones, timelines, and benefits arising from the collaboration agreement with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC). Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including but not limited to: potential delays; geological uncertainties and the speculative nature of mineral and hydrogen exploration; actual exploration results differing materially from expectations; inability to replicate prior exploration successes or geological conditions of other projects; availability of financing; volatility of commodity prices; competition and market conditions affecting hydrogen and mineral exploration; operational and technological risks; unforeseen environmental and permitting challenges; legal and contractual uncertainties; general business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties; and the risk that anticipated benefits of the collaboration with QIMC will not be realized. Although QMET believes these statements and expectations reflected therein are based upon reasonable assumptions as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these assumptions will prove accurate, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.