Q PRECIOUS FINDS NATURAL HYDROGEN IN NOVA SCOTIA

Mr. Richard Penn reports

QMET CONFIRMS EXCEPTIONAL NATURAL HYDROGEN TARGETS IN NOVA SCOTIA'S APPLE RIVER-SHULIE-SANDY CORRIDOR

Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp. has released compelling initial results from its natural hydrogen exploration within the Apple River, Shulie and Sandy areas of Nova Scotia. Early stage gas soil sampling led by Q Precious's strategic partner QIMC (Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.) and INRS (Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique) and analysis have identified multiple "hot zones" with significantly elevated hydrogen concentrations, including 30 samples registering over 500 ppm (parts per million) and standout readings of 973 ppm, 998 ppm and 1,033 ppm. These results underscore the corridor's exceptional geological formations and alignment with Q Precious's strategic objectives.

Exceptional Early Results

Initial soil sampling efforts executed collaboratively with Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. and the Institute National de la Recherche Scientifique in the area, have already produced outstanding outcomes:

• Over 400 soil-gas samples were collected, highlighting widespread hydrogen anomalies consistently measuring between 120 to 450 ppm, with peak readings exceeding 1,000 ppm;

• Geophysical data have directly linked these hydrogen anomalies to identifiable basement fault structures, confirming the reliability of QIMC and INRS's exploration model;

• The present results indicate a high-quality, predominantly abiotic hydrogen source analogous to successful global hydrogen developments, including QIMC's renowned Quebec and Ontario project.

Nova Scotia's Apple River-Shulie-Sandy Corridor

The project area provides an ideal combination of geological and economic conditions for natural hydrogen exploration, notably:

• Proven structural pathways: The targeted exploration areas lie within a highly prospective area containing a series of east-trending faults, a major regional structural zone possibly related to the Cobequid fault providing direct pathways for hydrogen migration.

• Optimal geological conditions: The presence of granitic-gneisses, potassic granitoid intrusive complexes and basaltic intrusions in the underlying basement and favourable lithological and dynamic sedimentary structures in the overlying formations create favourable conditions for natural hydrogen generation through radiolysis and water-rock interactions.

• Unique geomorphology and trapping mechanisms: Salt tectonics and regional uplift have resulted in structural traps and vertical permeability pathways concentrate hydrogen flow and enhance detectability of hydrogen gas at the surface.

• Commercial and strategic advantages: Nova Scotia's supportive regulatory environment, strategic port infrastructure and provincial emphasis on clean energy align perfectly with Q Precious's objective of developing commercially viable natural hydrogen resources.

Management Commentary

Richard Penn, chief executive officer of Q Precious, stated: "As we continue building on these strong results with more data being analyzed and more still to come, this significantly bolsters our confidence in the development of the region's natural hydrogen areas. The Apple River-Shulie-Sandy corridor's geological attributes are exceptional, creating an ideal foundation for QMET's future natural clean development activities."

Next Steps and Strategic Objectives

• Soil gas sampling results: further results from the Apple River-Shulie-Shany corridor;

• Advanced geophysical surveys: initiating deeper subsurface imaging (AMT, seismic) starting September, 2025;

• Continuous hydrogen flux monitoring: deployment of permanent monitoring equipment to evaluate seasonal variations and continuous hydrogen release dynamics;

• Comprehensive stakeholder engagement: continued dialogue with local communities, indigenous groups and provincial agencies to maintain transparency and promote sustainable clean natural hydrogen development practices.

• Preparations for exploration drilling and monitoring-measuring wells: targeted drilling and installation of monitoring-measuring wells are scheduled to commence in Q4 2025.

Q Precious remains focused on supporting the responsible development of clean natural hydrogen resources and is proud to collaborate with both QIMC and INRS in expanding this next-generation energy opportunity. The company looks forward to continued progress and shared success as the clean hydrogen sector evolves in Quebec and Nova Scotia.

About Q Precious & Battery Metals Corp.

Q Precious is Canadian natural resource exploration company with 100-per-cent-owned mineral projects in Quebec and Nova Scotia targeting critical and precious metals as well as natural white hydrogen. Flagship projects include the LaCorne South critical minerals project and the newly acquired Matane in Quebec, and Colchester natural hydrogen projects, in Nova Scotia, in a collaboration with Quebec Innovative Materials.

Exploration work conducted on the Colchester project is overseen by Edward Procyshyn, PGeo, a qualified expert in hydrogen exploration, he has reviewed, read and approved the technical content presented in this press release. Edward Procyshyn confirms that the methodologies employed, data presented and interpretations made conform to current industry practices and standards relating to hydrogen exploration.

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