Vancouver-based Q2 Metals Corp. has announced a landmark drilling result from its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, marking a significant step forward for the Canadian lithium explorer. The company reported that drill hole CS25-044 intercepted a substantial 457.4 metres of spodumene pegmatite grading 1.65% lithium oxide (Li₂O), alongside a separate interval of 36.9 metres at the same grade.
A Standout Discovery in the James Bay Region
The result, released on December 3, 2025, comes from the company's ongoing 2025 drill program at the Cisco Project. The property is situated within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, a hotspot for lithium exploration in Canada. According to the company, this intercept is the widest continuous spodumene pegmatite interval drilled by Q2 to date and underscores the project's potential scale.
"Drill hole 44 further showcases the Cisco Project as a globally significant hard rock lithium discovery," said Alicia Milne, President and CEO of Q2 Metals. "The results to date will underpin the inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate, which we expect to announce in the first quarter of 2026."
Expanding the Mineralized Footprint
Neil McCallum, Vice President of Exploration, highlighted that the high-grade mineralization in hole CS25-044 extends outside the previously defined bounds of the exploration target. This expansion is a positive indicator for the overall size and continuity of the lithium-bearing system. McCallum also expressed excitement for pending assay results from holes CS25-063 and CS25-065, which are reported to have intercepted significant mineralization beyond the known boundaries as well.
The analytical results announced cover 2,200.4 metres of drilling from four drill holes (CS25-044 to CS25-047). The company notes that all reported intervals are core lengths, and true widths are yet to be determined as the geological model is refined with new data.
Path Forward to a Maiden Resource
The current drilling campaign is focused on infill drilling for the project's initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), which is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2026. Q2 Metals plans to complete this infill drilling in the coming weeks. The company currently has four drill rigs operating on the property, which will pause operations in mid-December for the holiday season before resuming in early January.
This discovery adds to the momentum building in Quebec's lithium sector, positioning the Cisco Project as a potentially major contributor to North America's critical minerals supply chain. The company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol QTWO, on the OTCQB under QUEXF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under 458.
