# Mining News in Nova Scotia

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## QIMC Completes Expanded 63.7 km Seismic Program Targeting Hydrogen, Helium and Natural Gas Hot Zones in Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-completes-expanded-63-7-km-seismic-program-targeting-hydrogen-helium-and-na--34aea49a-a508-4164-ba7d-6a21a1ec7d49) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-completes-expanded-63-7-km-seismic-program-targeting-hydrogen-helium-and-na--34aea49a-a508-4164-ba7d-6a21a1ec7d49.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T14:13:55.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T15:16:45.020Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T15:16:45.020Z
- Company: Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC)
- Original source: [cse](https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/4815/189aea2c-fb95-4c9a-9b8c-1f27df906c75)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.421
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

QIMC has completed an expanded 63.7 km 2D seismic acquisition program across its multi-gas district in Nova Scotia. The program was expanded from 50 km to better define new hydrogen, helium, and natural gas targets, with data processing currently underway.

## St Barbara updates PFS for 15-Mile processing hub

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub--35aa1369-2794-4d5b-a91b-bbe7fdb01d2d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub--35aa1369-2794-4d5b-a91b-bbe7fdb01d2d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T14:29:01.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T17:17:44.180Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T17:17:44.180Z
- Company: St Barbara (SBM)
- Original source: [canadianminingjournal](https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.727
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, Cut-off Disclosed, Free Milling

St Barbara has updated its Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for the 15-Mile processing hub in Nova Scotia, reporting 1.4 million oz of proven and probable gold reserves. The update improves project economics, including a 21% increase in NPV and an extended mine life of 13 years.

## EDM Resources Announces Positive Ore Sorting Testwork Results for the Scotia Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edm-resources-announces-positive-ore-sorting-testwork-results-for-the-scotia-min--60661916-8787-473b-a4b3-de445d2e9031) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edm-resources-announces-positive-ore-sorting-testwork-results-for-the-scotia-min--60661916-8787-473b-a4b3-de445d2e9031.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-28T04:12:40.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T18:30:24.438Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T18:30:24.438Z
- Company: EDM Resources Inc. (EDM)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2184-tsx-venture/edm/211900-edm-announces-positive-ore-sorting-testwork-results-for-the-scotia-mine.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.441
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Gravity Route, Multi-Domain Tested

EDM Resources has announced positive results from XRF sensor-based ore sorting testwork at the Scotia Mine. The results showed significant grade increases for zinc and lead in the retained material, with the potential to reduce downstream processing costs and capital requirements.

## Hydrogen Has Long Been Manufactured. Eastern Canada Is Showing Signs It May Also Be Found Underground.

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hydrogen-has-long-been-manufactured-eastern-canada-is-showing-signs-it-may-also--567a0888-ec6d-4d85-b810-d93edf7490e9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/hydrogen-has-long-been-manufactured-eastern-canada-is-showing-signs-it-may-also--567a0888-ec6d-4d85-b810-d93edf7490e9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-28T04:00:33.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T18:32:03.126Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T18:32:03.126Z
- Company: Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/newswire/211878-hydrogen-has-long-been-manufactured-eastern-canada-is-showing-signs-it-may-also-be-found-underground.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.483
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

Québec Innovative Materials Corp. reported record natural hydrogen readings at its Bennett Hill project in Nova Scotia, including a 30.0% hydrogen mud-gas reading in hole DDH-26-05. The drilling also provided qualitative evidence of pressurized free gas reaching the surface, signaling potential for a larger geological system.

## Military Metals gets exploration grant for West Gore antimony-gold project in Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/military-metals-gets-exploration-grant-for-west-gore-antimony-gold-project-in-no--3e2c8ae9-ae23-40f1-b9c4-d84ca66b1ae0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/military-metals-gets-exploration-grant-for-west-gore-antimony-gold-project-in-no--3e2c8ae9-ae23-40f1-b9c4-d84ca66b1ae0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T20:04:45.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T20:17:34.478Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T20:17:34.478Z
- Company: Military Metals (MILI)
- Original source: [miningcom](https://www.mining.com/military-metals-gets-exploration-grant-for-west-gore-antimony-gold-project-in-nova-scotia/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.386
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Military Metals has been awarded a C$100,000 exploration grant from the Government of Nova Scotia to support drilling at the West Gore antimony-gold project. The funding will assist an ongoing diamond drilling campaign targeting extensions of historical mineralization.

## Scotia Metals Adds 25 Tightly Clustered Spodumene-Bearing Boulders Grading up to 2.72% Li2O at the Green Wolf Target, as Acadia Project Boulder Trains Are Further Defined

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/scotia-metals-adds-25-tightly-clustered-spodumene-bearing-boulders-grading-up-to--f015a0db-88fc-4016-8db7-44d0b69e7a38) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/scotia-metals-adds-25-tightly-clustered-spodumene-bearing-boulders-grading-up-to--f015a0db-88fc-4016-8db7-44d0b69e7a38.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T12:00:11.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T13:12:43.397Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T13:12:43.397Z
- Company: Scotia Metals Corp. (SMET)
- Original source: [cse](https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/en/6720/d41f8c7a-e0ea-41a1-9136-61908b92c47a)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.665
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play, Step-Out Extension

Scotia Metals announced high-grade lithium results from channel sampling of 38 spodumene-bearing boulders at its Green Wolf Target within the Acadia Lithium Project in Nova Scotia. The program identified 25 new boulders, bringing the total to 38, with 23 samples returning 0.73% to 2.72% Li2O, including three samples above 2.0% Li2O. The angular and fresh nature of the boulders suggests a nearby bedrock source, which the company plans to target with detailed follow-up exploration and scout drilling in early 2027.

## Military Metals Receives Mineral Exploration Grant from Government of Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/military-metals-receives-mineral-exploration-grant-from-government-of-nova-scoti--00ae197f-961f-4753-b103-903ff6730998) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/military-metals-receives-mineral-exploration-grant-from-government-of-nova-scoti--00ae197f-961f-4753-b103-903ff6730998.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-21T18:44:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T19:17:14.969Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T19:17:14.969Z
- Company: Military Metals Corp. (MILI)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315303/Military-Metals-Receives-Mineral-Exploration-Grant-from-Government-of-Nova-Scotia)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Military Metals Corp. has been awarded a $100,000 CAD exploration grant from the Government of Nova Scotia to support its ongoing diamond drilling campaign at the West Gore Antimony-Gold Project. The company also announced the granting of Performance Share Units and new stock options to align management incentives.

## RETRANSMISSION: QIMC Reports Record 30.0% Clean Natural Hydrogen at 413 Metres as Pressurized Free Gas Observations Trigger Repeated Hydrogen Alarms at Bennett Hill, Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as--cc2ae3c4-4567-4414-92e7-ed46dc3a277c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as--cc2ae3c4-4567-4414-92e7-ed46dc3a277c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-02T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/QIMC.CN/press-releases/6933693960021966)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.483
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept

QIMC has reported a new company record of 30.0% hydrogen at 413 metres in drill hole DDH-26-05 at the Bennett Hill project. The interval from 380 to 413 metres shows high persistence of hydrogen, complemented by observations of pressurized free gas reaching the surface.

## QIMC Reports Record 30.0% Clean Natural Hydrogen at 413 Metres as Pressurized Free Gas Observations Trigger Repeated Hydrogen Alarms at Bennett Hill, Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as-pressurized-fre--18e81060-c9b9-4496-a3c4-7089f1d58a70) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as-pressurized-fre--18e81060-c9b9-4496-a3c4-7089f1d58a70.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-01T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/QIMC.CN/press-releases/6154546269763432)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.483
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

QIMC has reported a new company record of 30.0% hydrogen at 413 metres in the DDH-26-05 hole at the Bennett Hill project. The interval from 380 to 413 metres shows high persistence of hydrogen, with 11 of 12 sampled depths returning double-digit concentrations. Additionally, drilling observations between 413 and 416 metres included pressurized free gas reaching the surface and triggering hydrogen alarms.

## QIMC Reports Record 30.0% Clean Natural Hydrogen at 413 Metres as Pressurized Free Gas Observations Trigger Repeated Hydrogen Alarms at Bennett Hill, Nova Scotia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as-pressurized-fre--f2f965ec-c301-4860-bc8a-b7f2b9e3db8e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/qimc-reports-record-30-0-clean-natural-hydrogen-at-413-metres-as-pressurized-fre--f2f965ec-c301-4860-bc8a-b7f2b9e3db8e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-01T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T01:01:40.873Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T01:01:40.873Z
- Company: Unknown company (QIMC)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/qimc-reports-record-30-0-130000574.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.864
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

QIMC has reported a new company record of 30.0% hydrogen at a depth of 413 metres from hole DDH-26-05. This interval surpasses the previous record of 27.8% H₂ and represents the company's strongest high-concentration hydrogen interval to date.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.