VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) ('Q2' or the 'Company') is pleased to report the final analytical results from the winter portion of the 2026 drill program (the '2026 Winter Drill Program') at the Company's Cisco Lithium Project (the 'Project' or the 'Cisco Project').
The Cisco Project is located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee in the southernmost part of James Bay, Quebec, Canada and is strategically located just 6.5 kilometres ('km') from the paved, all-season Billy Diamond Highway, which provides access to rail infrastructure in the town of Matagami, Quebec, approximately 150 km to the south, with connections to deep seaports along the St. Lawrence River.
Approximately 10,515 metres ('m') across 19 drill holes was completed during the 2026 Winter Drill Program, with the results reported herein representing 3,611.6 m of drilling over seven (7) drill holes. All analytical results from the 2026 Winter Drill Program have been announced, except for drill hole-93 which was not completed by the end of the winter program, and analytical results will be released as soon as they are available.
'These final results from our winter program continue to demonstrate the exceptional scale and consistency of the Cisco Deposit. The high-grade intercepts encountered in holes such as CS26-088 and the extension of significant mineralization beyond the limits of our Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate continue to reinforce our confidence that Cisco remains a growing system with substantial upside. With our largest drill campaign to date now underway, the 2026 summer program is focused on converting the current Inferred resources to the Indicated classification, as well as testing opportunities for high-grade and near-surface expansion both within and around the Cisco Deposit,' said Neil McCallum, Q2 Metals Vice President of Exploration.
'Announcing the Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate on the Cisco Project in April established Cisco as a globally significant spodumene lithium project in a mining-friendly jurisdiction with exceptional access to infrastructure,' said Alicia Milne, Q2 Metals President and CEO. 'Importantly, the Cisco Deposit remains open in all directions, with significant potential for continued resource expansion and today's results reinforce that opportunity. We continue to aggressively advance Cisco through robust exploration and drilling programs, environmental baseline studies and metallurgical test work, with the major milestone of our initial Preliminary Economic Assessment this fall.'
Drill Results Discussion
Drill hole-88, located 110 m northwest from hole-18 and 200 m northwest from hole-73 encountered 137.6 m at 1.47% Li2O; including 40.6 m at 3.25% Li2O. The results of this hole support the continued definition of a high-grade sub-zone within the main mineralized body at the Cisco Deposit.
Previous nearby drill results include: Drill hole-18: 215.6m at 1.69% Li2O, including 64.6m at 2.29%Li2O and Drill hole-73: 170.2 m at 1.99% Li2O, including 40.1 m at 2.89 % Li2O
Drill hole-92 encountered a 185.7 m interval averaging 1.54% Li2O, with over 100 metres of the interval extending beyond the conceptual open pit that was part of the MRE.
The remaining drill holes in this release are considered infill holes, and the results are consistent with expectations given their close spacing.
Cross-Section Displaying Holes 87, 88 and 90 at the Cisco Deposit
ABOUT Q2 METALS CORP.
Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing the Cisco Lithium Project which is located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The Cisco Deposit is strategically situated just 6.5 km from the Billy Diamond Highway, providing access to rail infrastructure in the Town of Matagami, 150 km to the south, with connections to deep seaports beyond.
The current Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate on the Cisco Deposit outlines a pit-constrained resource of 270 Mt grading 1.36% Li2O at a 0.4% Li2O cut-off grade and an additional underground-constrained resource of 24 Mt grading 1.34% Li2O Inferred at a 0.7% Li2O cut-off grade. Together, these support a combined inferred mineral resource of 295 Mt grading 1.36% Li2O. The Cisco Deposit remains open along strike, with several additional high-priority targets identified across the broader 41,253 ha project area.
The 2026 exploration program is ongoing, with a primary focus on infill drilling aimed at advancing the resource toward an indicated classification. The program also includes targeted expansion drilling and regional exploration designed to evaluate high priority targets surrounding the Cisco Deposit and across the broader project area.
Contact:
Alicia Milne
Email: Alicia@Q2metals.com
Jason McBride
Email: Jason@Q2metals.com
Chris Ackerman
Email: Chris@Q2metals.com
Tel: 1 (800) 482-7560
Email: info@Q2metals.com
Web: www.Q2Metals.com
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Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date specified in such statement. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, drilling results on the Cisco Project and inferences made therefrom, the potential scale of the Cisco Project, the focus of the Company's current and future exploration and drill programs, the scale, scope and location of future exploration and drilling activities, the Company's expectations in connection with the projects and exploration programs being met, the Company's objectives, goals or future plans, statements, exploration results, potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, exploration and mine development plans, timing of the commencement of operations and estimates of market conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, variations in ore grade or recovery rates, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, reallocation of proposed use of funds, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same. Readers are cautioned that mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business and accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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