Q2 Metals Announces Significant Lithium Discoveries at Cisco Project in Quebec
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Q2 Metals Corp. has revealed substantial new drilling results from its Cisco Lithium Project located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The company reported multiple intervals exceeding 200 meters of continuous spodumene pegmatite mineralization, with drilling continuing to expand the known extent of lithium-rich deposits.
Exceptional Drilling Results Expand Mineralization
The winter 2026 drilling campaign has yielded impressive results across multiple drill holes:
- Drill hole CS25-071 encountered eight spodumene pegmatite intervals, including a remarkable continuous interval of 264.6 meters followed by an additional 152.9 meters of continuous mineralization.
- Drill hole CS25-074 revealed five spodumene pegmatite intervals, with the widest continuous section measuring 202.7 meters, complemented by a further 96.8-meter interval.
- Drill hole CS26-077 intersected two spodumene pegmatite intervals, including a 107.8-meter continuous section followed by 97.3 meters of additional mineralization. Unexpected mineralization discovered at depth has expanded the previously known mineralized area.
- Drill hole CS26-078 encountered thirteen spodumene pegmatite intervals, with the widest continuous interval measuring 240.4 meters.
To date, the company has completed 37,372 meters of drilling across 83 holes at the Cisco Project. Analytical results for all holes drilled in 2026 remain pending, with the company expecting these to further enhance understanding of the deposit's potential.
Inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate Under Development
Q2 Metals has announced that the inaugural inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cisco Lithium Project is currently being modelled by engineering firm BBA Inc. The estimate will incorporate analytical results from all drilling completed in 2025, along with data from select holes completed during the winter 2026 campaign that commenced in January.
The company has extended the timeline for completion of the Mineral Resource Estimate to allow for additional geological modelling work. According to company officials, the size and complexity of the mineralized area requires detailed interpretation to ensure the model accurately captures the geometry and continuity of the mineralized system.
"We have opted to extend the timeline for completion of the MRE to enable BBA's detailed interpretation and modeling of the Cisco Project's mineralization to include this compelling data from our 2026 drilling," said Alicia Milne, President and CEO of Q2 Metals. "Cisco continues to deliver robust, industry leading drill intercepts across the Mineralized Zone, the inclusion of which will maximize both the quality and impact of the Company's first resource. We look forward to delivering an estimate that truly reflects Cisco's world-class potential."
Exploration Target Provides Early Assessment
The Mineral Resource Estimate is being prepared on the main mineralized zone that was previously defined by an Exploration Target announced in July 2025. That Exploration Target estimated a range of potential lithium mineralization between 215 to 329 million tonnes at a grade ranging from 1.0 to 1.38% Li2O, based only on the first 40 holes drilled.
It is important to note that an Exploration Target provides a conceptual estimate of the potential quantity and grade of a mineral deposit based on known and limited geological evidence. This represents an early-stage assessment that helps guide further exploration but should not be treated as a mineral resource or mineral reserve.
The Mineral Resource Estimate will incorporate analytical data from the 74 holes drilled by the conclusion of the 2025 drill campaign. While the ongoing 2026 Drill Program continues to successfully extend the pegmatite beyond current resource boundaries, analytical results for all holes drilled in 2026 remain pending and will not be incorporated into the initial Mineral Resource Estimate.
Company officials indicate that where drilling density is sufficient, these additional holes may support expansion of the Mineral Resource Estimate. In less densely drilled areas, the interpreted extensions may be captured within an exploration target to highlight the Cisco Project's growth potential.
The Cisco Lithium Project represents a significant development in Quebec's growing lithium sector, with these latest results demonstrating the substantial scale and continuity of mineralization at the site. As global demand for lithium continues to grow for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage applications, projects like Cisco are becoming increasingly important to North America's critical minerals strategy.
