Several new geological details reported from Québec Innovative Materials Corp.’s (QIMC) latest West Advocate drill hole continue strengthening the structural hydrogen model emerging near First Atlas Resources Corp.’s (CSE: HHE) Nova Scotia land package within the Cumberland Basin.

A Large Hydrogen-Bearing Interval

Hole DDH-26-03 intersected a 243 metre anomalous hydrogen-bearing interval between 300–543 m depth.

Within that interval, QIMC identified 163 metres of continuous elevated hydrogen readings from 380–543 m.

Several readings exceeded the upper detection range of the company’s primary GA5000 analyzer. Follow-up testing using a secondary instrument returned readings up to 8,961 ppmV.

The hole remains open at depth as drilling continues toward the planned 900 metre target.

The Structural System

According to QIMC, the interval contains:

• Fault breccia zones
• Strong fracturing and deformation
• Silicification
• Intrusive felsic dykes
• Calcite-filled fractures and stockwork veining
• Hematite and sericite alteration

Hole 3 was drilled roughly 2.5 km from the original discovery area, yet intersected similar fault-related geological features observed in earlier holes.

Holes 1, 2, and 3 have now all intersected hydrogen-bearing intervals associated with fault breccia and structurally altered rock systems.

Hydrogen Increasing With Depth

QIMC also reported that hydrogen concentrations increased with depth within the system.

According to INRS geologist Marc Richer-Laflèche:

• Median hydrogen concentrations averaged 357 ppmV in the upper section of the hole
• Median concentrations increased to 820 ppmV deeper in the system

The company also stated that the strongest hydrogen readings appear associated with fault-related breccia zones and structurally enhanced permeability rather than solely generalized fracturing.

Structural Targeting

QIMC’s R2G2™ exploration model is focused on identifying deep fault systems and hydrogen migration pathways associated with structurally deformed corridors.

First Atlas Resources Corp. (CSE: HHE) has stated that its upcoming Nova Scotia exploration program will utilize this same structural targeting framework across its provincial land package.

Scandium Canada has announced it will be participating in four major industry events over the coming weeks as management advances investor engagement and commercial discussions ahead of the company’s upcoming Crater Lake Pre-Feasibility Study this summer.

Upcoming Events:

• CMI Summit 5: The New Critical Minerals Economy - May 13-14 (Toronto)

• Québec Economic Mission on Critical and Strategic Minerals in Europe - May 18-21 (Munich & Brussels)

• Nunavik Mining Workshop - May 20-22 (Kuujjuaq, Québec)

• The Mining Investment Event of the North - June 2-4 (Québec City)

Additive Manufacturing and Scandium+

One thing that separates Scandium Canada from other scandium projects is Scandium+.

Scandium+ is the company’s advanced materials division focused on aluminum-scandium alloys, powders, and applications tied to additive manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and defense.

The company has already produced aluminum-scandium alloy powders and alloy wire through Scandium+ for qualification programs focused on additive manufacturing.

Scandium+ has also filed a provisional U.S. patent application tied to aluminum-scandium alloy powder production for additive manufacturing.

One of the key areas of focus is WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), a growing form of metal 3D printing used to manufacture large industrial and aerospace components with lower material waste and production costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.

Alloy Wire Qualification

On February 11th, 2026, Scandium Canada announced successful production of aluminum-scandium alloy wire through Scandium+ for industrial qualification and end-user evaluation.

The prototypes were produced alongside the Centre de Métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) and are intended for welding and WAAM trials.

Scandium Canada is now advancing third-party evaluation work with aerospace, automotive, additive manufacturing, and advanced industrial groups.

European Commercial Meetings

Management will be participating in meetings with aerospace, automotive, industrial, and defense groups during Québec’s Critical and Strategic Minerals mission in Munich and Brussels.

Europe has been aggressively pushing for greater supply chain independence across critical materials used in aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing.

With the Crater Lake Pre-Feasibility Study approaching this summer and Scandium+ continuing qualification work and industrial evaluations, Scandium Canada is advancing both the scandium resource and aluminum-scandium alloy sides of their business.

Source:

https://scandium-canada.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260507_Comm_EN_Scandium-Canada-to-Take-Part-in-Four-Industry-Events-to-Advance-Commercial-Partnerships-and-Investor-Engagement-1.pdf

A new federal investment announcement is scheduled for today (May 4th) at 1pm ET in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, focused on supporting domestic battery-grade cobalt sulfate production.

The event is being led by Mélanie Joly’s office through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, with funding expected to come from the Strategic Response Fund.

Temiskaming Shores isn’t a major hub with multiple cobalt processing facilities. It’s the location of Electra Battery Materials’ cobalt refinery, which is being brought back online to produce battery-grade cobalt sulfate.

Disclaimer:

There’s no confirmation yet on where the funding is going. But the announcement is happening in Temiskaming Shores, which is where Electra Battery Materials’ cobalt refinery is located.

The funding is tied specifically to battery-grade cobalt sulfate production, which already narrows things down. There aren’t many facilities in Canada capable of producing that, and Electra’s refinery is one of the only ones being positioned for it.