QIMC's U.S. SPV, Orvian, Awarded Two RGRAs From the State of Minnesota to Advance Next-Generation Natural Hydrogen Exploration and Development in the State

Montreal, Quebec (Newsfile Corp. - November 26, 2025) - Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) ("QIMC" or the "Company") is proud to announce that the State of Minnesota has awarded two RGRAs to Orvian Resources I LLC ("Orvian") — its U.S. Special Purpose Vehicle — together with strategic partner Black Tree Energy Group. This milestone positions Minnesota at the forefront of clean natural hydrogen innovation and marks a major advancement in next-generation hydrogen exploration.

"The State of Minnesota's decision to award two RGRAs to Orvian reflects QIMC's demonstrated technical leadership, proven exploration success, and commitment to responsible resource development. QIMC's proprietary hydrogen-targeting methodology supported by its track record of district-scale discoveries in multiple Canadian jurisdictions provided a robust, data-driven foundation aligned with the state's evaluation criteria" notes John Karagiannidis, CEO of QIMC.

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The authorizations secure rights over two townships in St. Louis County within the Mesabi Iron Ore Range, covering roughly 72 square miles of prospective terrain. This significantly expands QIMC's natural hydrogen exploration portfolio.

QIMC's exploration methodologies have identified district-scale natural hydrogen discoveries in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec. The new RGRAs allow expansion into a region recognized for subsurface energy potential.

"As CEO of QIMC, I would like to further extend our sincere appreciation to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for their confidence in our work and for their leadership in supporting innovation in the natural hydrogen sector," said John Karagiannidis, President of QIMC.

"We are delighted by this significant achievement and milestone, and proud to be a partner in Orvian alongside QIMC, one of the global leaders in natural hydrogen exploration," mentions Jorge Ruiz del Vizo, Senior Partner and CEO at Black Tree Energy Group.

Prof. Marc Richer-Laflèche notes that the acquisition follows a comprehensive evaluation strategy assessing hydrogen potential in North America, supported by government data, field verification, and geological assessments.

Interest in Minnesota's hydrogen potential continues to grow, highlighted recently by coverage in the Minnesota Star Tribune.

QIMC remains committed to environmental stewardship, transparency, and scientific rigor in all exploration work.

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QIMC and Orvian will attend the Reuters Houston Live Energy Conference in Houston, Texas, on December 8-9, 2025, to discuss advancements in natural hydrogen development.

About QIMC

Québec Innovative Materials Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of North America's abundant resources. With properties in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and Minnesota (US), QIMC is focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen and high-grade silica deposits. QIMC is committed to sustainable practices and innovation. With a focus on environmental stewardship and cutting-edge extraction technology, we aim 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.

About Black Tree Energy Group

Black Tree Energy Group Sàrl (BTEG) is a Swiss-based energy infrastructure and project development company specializing in sustainable energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. With combined expertise in project development and financing, BTEG brings to partners and clients experience and capabilities in hydrogen, sustainable industrial gases and fuels, gas-to-power, CCUS, hydrogen-derived products, and clean energy initiatives. BTEG delivers forward-thinking solutions that generate both environmental and economic benefits.

About Orvian Resources I LLC

QIMC and BTEG have established Orvian Natural Resources I LLC, a dedicated special purpose vehicle that will support clean natural hydrogen development activities. Leveraging QIMC's proprietary expertise and innovative exploration methodologies, where the company has achieved pure, clean natural hydrogen findings-this initiative is strategically positioned to replicate and scale this success across the USA.

QUÉBEC INNOVATIVE MATERIALS CORP.John KaragiannidisChief Executive Officer