Mr. John Karagiannidis reports

QIMC ESTABLISHES AI DATA CENTER STRATEGIC ADVISORY BOARD AND TO PRESENT DRILL TARGETS AND STRATEGIC OUTLOOK AT NOVA SCOTIA MINING CONFERENCE

Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. has created its AI (artificial intelligence) data centre strategic advisory board, established to guide and advise the company on its vertically integrated strategy linking natural hydrogen exploration, clean-energy infrastructure and AI data centre development across the Ontario-Quebec hydrogen corridor and Nova Scotia.

"As QIMC prepares for drilling in Nova Scotia, we are also advancing our vision of a fully integrated model that connects natural hydrogen production with next-generation off-grid AI data centres," said John Karagiannidis, president and chief executive officer of Quebec Innovative Materials. "By linking geology, clean energy and artificial intelligence, QIMC is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable innovation, transforming how energy and data systems can work together to power the future."

Strategic advisory board appointments

Quebec Innovative Materials welcomes three highly accomplished leaders whose expertise will support the company's transition from geological discovery to clean-technology deployment.

Sylvain Boucher, graduate of London Business School and president and chief executive officer of Ergoresearch Ltd., a Quebec-based medical technology company recognized for its leadership in custom orthotics, sleep-apnea solutions and the integration of digital workflows in clinical care: Mr. Boucher has a proven record of scaling both private and publicly traded companies, consistently driving innovation, operational excellence and strategic growth across multiple sectors. He is also an active investor in circular-economy and clean-technology ventures.

Eric Chouinard, founder and former chief executive officer of iWeb Technologies, one of Canada's earliest and most successful data centre and Web-hosting infrastructure companies, acquired by Internap Corp. in 2013: Mr. Chouinard brings deep experience in data infrastructure, cloud computing and scalable operations, providing vital insight as Quebec Innovative Materials advances its off-grid AI data centre strategy powered by natural hydrogen.

Peter Wong, economic development officer for the Temiscamingue First Nation (TFN), has been instrumental in building strategic partnerships between TFN, industry and government for sustainable regional development. Mr. Wong will ensure Quebec Innovative Materials' projects continue to align with community collaboration, indigenous participation and shared prosperity.

Advisory board mandate

The new advisory board will work with Quebec Innovative Materials' leadership and technical teams to strengthen the company's vertical integration strategy, spanning:

• Natural hydrogen exploration and production;
• Clean-energy infrastructure deployment;
• AI data centre development and analytics integration.

This initiative positions Quebec Innovative Materials as the leader in Canada's emerging hydrogen-powered AI ecosystem, connecting subsurface energy potential with the next generation of high-performance computing infrastructure.

Nova Scotia Mining Conference participation

Quebec Innovative Materials is proud to serve as a platinum sponsor of the Nova Scotia Mining Conference, taking place Nov. 12 to 13, 2025, in Halifax. On Nov. 13, Quebec Innovative Materials will present its latest exploration results, drill targets and strategic outlook, highlighting how its hydrogen discoveries are driving the development of off-grid AI infrastructure in Nova Scotia's Cumberland basin and other key areas as the company prepares to drill.

Equity incentives

The company also announces the allocation of 1.75 million restricted share units (RSUs) and 2.5 million stock options, exercisable at 40 cents per share, to directors, officers and consultants of the company, aligning long-term incentives with shareholder value creation and strategic execution.

About Quebec Innovative Materials Corp.

Quebec Innovative Materials is a mineral exploration and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of North America's abundant resources. With properties in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Minnesota (United States), Quebec Innovative Materials is focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen and high-grade silica deposits. Quebec Innovative Materials is committed to sustainable practices and innovation. With a focus on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge extraction technology, Quebec Innovative Materials aims to unlock the full potential of these materials to drive forward clean-energy solutions to power the AI and carbon-neutral economy and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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