Government of Quebec

Consolidated Lithium Announces Vallée JV Intersects 1.04% Li2O over 7.15 m

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

The 2023 summer drilling program succeeded at tracing lithium-bearing pegmatite mineralization associated with the adjacent NAL operating lithium mine across the entire width of the Vallée JV property (the “JV Property”) from northwest to southeast (see Figure 2).

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 summer drilling program succeeded at tracing lithium-bearing pegmatite mineralization associated with the adjacent NAL operating lithium mine across the entire width of the Vallée JV property (the “JV Property”) from northwest to southeast (see Figure 2).
  • The 2023 program extended the Core Pegmatite 700 m to the southeast from the area defined by CLM’s 2021 and 2022 drilling programs.
  • The Company’s East Vallée project is located immediately adjacent to the JV Property (see Figures 2 and 3).
  • The East Vallée project overlies an additional 5 km of the Vallée Lithium Trend that has never been drill-tested for lithium (see Figure 2).

Governments Meet to Discuss Sustainable Critical Mineral Strategies at Resourcing Tomorrow

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The world is at a key juncture in the transition to greener energy and each resource-rich country is under unique pressure to attract lasting, meaningful investment into the development of their respective Critical Mineral resources.

Key Points: 
  • The world is at a key juncture in the transition to greener energy and each resource-rich country is under unique pressure to attract lasting, meaningful investment into the development of their respective Critical Mineral resources.
  • Robust Critical Minerals policy is key in ensuring a stable landscape for investors, but also one that benefits the local population and country as a whole.
  • The Resourcing Tomorrow Conference taking place from the 28th to the 30th of November recognises this importance and is working with governments who are featured on the Conference Programme and will be delivering Ministerial Keynotes.
  • We are delighted to welcome Geoffrey Pyatt, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Energy Resources, United States Government.

Questerre reports third quarter 2023 results

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questerre Energy Corporation (“Questerre” or the “Company”) (TSX,OSE:QEC) reported today on its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questerre Energy Corporation (“Questerre” or the “Company”) (TSX,OSE:QEC) reported today on its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • In addition to their permit for a wax processing facility, they own the rights for carbon sequestration over 7,000 acres.
  • For the third quarter, daily production averaged 1,830 boe/d (2022: 1,629 boe/d) and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, it averaged 1,866 boe/d (2022: 1,609 boe/d).
  • Capital expenditures in the quarter were $0.9 million (2022: $1.7 million) and $6.6 million year to date (2022: $9.4 million).

The Canadian Vaping Association – Quebec’s vaping flavour ban comes into force today, lacking support for smokers and a clear enforcement strategy

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

However, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has expressed concerns to the Quebec government, arguing that this regulation will not achieve its intended goal of curbing youth experimentation.

Key Points: 
  • However, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has expressed concerns to the Quebec government, arguing that this regulation will not achieve its intended goal of curbing youth experimentation.
  • The available data consistently finds that flavour bans fail to effectively protect youth and lead to increased tobacco sales among both young people and adults.
  • Flavour bans act as an impediment for adults who smoke, while failing to add any measure of protection to young people.
  • As the CVA steadfastly advocates for balanced, evidence-based policies, it becomes increasingly apparent that a shift in direction is imperative.

H55 COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION OF ITS NORTH AMERICAN PREMISES AND CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN SAINT-HUBERT, LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

This groundbreaking event signifies a major milestone in H55's commitment to the Canadian market and its ongoing global expansion efforts.

Key Points: 
  • This groundbreaking event signifies a major milestone in H55's commitment to the Canadian market and its ongoing global expansion efforts.
  • The establishment of the Canadian subsidiary aligns with H55's international expansion strategy and its commitment to meet the growing demands of its North American customer base.
  • H55 Canada will work in close collaboration with existing customers, including Pratt & Whitney Canada, CAE, and Harbour Air, for product development, customization, and customer support.
  • The arrival of H55 in Longueuil not only strengthens our positioning in the aerospace sector but marks a significant milestone in our journey toward establishing an innovation zone duly recognized by Quebec.

Consolidated Lithium Completes Baillargé Summer Program

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The summer exploration program consisted of three key but separate components:

Key Points: 
  • The summer exploration program consisted of three key but separate components:
    a 29 hole, 4747 m diamond drilling program;
    an outcrop stripping and sampling program; and
    a soil sampling program covering the area between the Baillargé Est Showing and the Chubb showing, which is located 1.2 km southeast and along strike of the area covered by the summer drilling program.
  • A total of 4747 m of diamond drilling was completed with 29 holes testing the three previously known dykes of the Baillargé Est Showing, located just south of Lac Baillargé within the northern half of CLM’s Baillargé Property.
  • Lithium mineralization was first found at Baillargé Est in 1955 by Amos Lithium Corporation Limited (see Government of Quebec, Ressources Naturelles et Forêts, SIGÉOM files GM 3404 and GM 4109-B at https://sigeom.mines.gouv.qc.ca/signet/classes/I1103_index?format=COMPLE....)
  • CLM has completed a 50 x 50 m spaced infill soil sampling program to follow up this 248 ppm Li anomaly covering the area between the Baillargé Est and Chubb showing to define future drilling targets in the highly prospective Baillargé Lithium Corridor (see Figure 4).

Fighting for the middle class

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

LONDON, ON, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - A strong middle class means a strong Canada.

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  • LONDON, ON, Sept. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - A strong middle class means a strong Canada.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a suite of new measures to support the middle class and people working hard to join it.
  • "We made a commitment to stand up for the middle class, and we will not stop fighting until everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed.
  • "Our priority since 2015 has been to build a strong middle class so everyone can succeed, but there is more work left to do.

Québec Nickel Intersects 152 Metres of 0.21% Nickel + 114 ppm Cobalt at Ducros Sill

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Geology map of Québec Nickel’s Ducros property (red outline) showing the individual mining claims that comprise the Ducros property land package, along with the locations of the Ni-Co-Cu-PGE target areas.

Key Points: 
  • Geology map of Québec Nickel’s Ducros property (red outline) showing the individual mining claims that comprise the Ducros property land package, along with the locations of the Ni-Co-Cu-PGE target areas.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Hole QDG-23-503 was terminated at 450 metres depth in nickel + cobalt-bearing dunite, the last 118.30 metres of which returned 0.21% Ni + 117 ppm Co;
    Hole QDG-23-505 returned 293 metres at 0.19% Ni + 106 ppm Co, including a higher-grade subinterval of 152 metres @ 0.21% Ni + 114 ppm Co;
    Confirmation that the Ducros Sill is mineralized with nickel and cobalt across its entire ~300 metre width; the geophysical expression of the ultramafic body extends for seven kilometers along strike.
  • The Ducros Sill target lies at the southern half of the two-kilometer wide by fifteen-kilometer long Ducros Ultramafic Sill Complex (DUSC), in the south-central portion of QNI’s Ducros claims (Figure 1).
  • Notable results include hole 87-6 which returned greater than 0.22% nickel and 120 ppm cobalt over the last 20 metres of the 106.7 metre long BQ diameter hole.

Consolidated Lithium Exploration at Baillargé, including a 4,500 m Diamond Drill Program

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Monday, July 10, 2023

The commencement of the summer program was delayed due to the volatile forest fire situation in Northern Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • The commencement of the summer program was delayed due to the volatile forest fire situation in Northern Quebec.
  • Amos intentionally withheld assay results from half of the holes from their drill program from the Quebec Government.
  • However, high concentrations of visible spodumene were reported in Amos’ drill logs from several holes.
  • Highlights from the reported assays included 2.48% Li2O over 2.29 m from 8.53 m to 10.82 m in hole DDH#2 and 1.13% Li2O over 2.59 m from 8.07 m to 10.66 m in hole DDH#1.

Jourdan Acquires Key Claims Near Vallée and Preissac

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

The six mineral claims comprising the First Acquisition total 81.29 hectares and were acquired to fill a gap in claim ownership within the Company’s current East Vallée property.

Key Points: 
  • The six mineral claims comprising the First Acquisition total 81.29 hectares and were acquired to fill a gap in claim ownership within the Company’s current East Vallée property.
  • The Company intends to add the newly acquired claims to its 2023 summer East Vallée exploration program.
  • Despite the location of the claims along the Vallée Lithium Trend, there is only one known drill hole on the acquired claims.
  • I am thrilled that we were able to secure additional claims covering the key strategic sections of the prolific Vallée Lithium Trend.