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May 20th press release:

https://qimaterials.com/qimc-reports-10-77-hydrogen-mud-gas-reading-at-west-advocate-five-stacked-level-readings-in-a-69-metre-methane-free-hydrogen-rich-interval-in-hole-ddh-26-03-west-advocate-nova-scotia/

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.