A Portfolio Built for Discovery

NQC has assembled a diversified exploration portfolio comprising more than 820,000 hectares (over 2 million acres) of mineral claims across Québec.

The portfolio extends across multiple geological terranes and mineral districts prospective for a broad range of deposit types, including lithium-bearing pegmatites, volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) systems, rare earth element mineralization, precious and base metals, and emerging energy resources such as natural hydrogen.

NQC’s projects are strategically positioned across established and emerging mineral districts, with many benefiting from proximity to road networks, hydroelectric power, regional service centres, skilled labour and existing mining infrastructure. Several properties are also located near producing mines, advanced-stage exploration projects and significant mineral discoveries.

This province-wide footprint provides NQC with exposure to multiple commodities, geological settings and exploration opportunities while allowing the company to systematically advance the most compelling targets within its portfolio.

Technology-Driven Exploration

NQC applies a multidisciplinary exploration approach that combines field-based geology, regional geological expertise and advanced data analytics to identify and prioritize high-value exploration targets.

The company works with experienced geologists, geophysicists and technical consultants with extensive knowledge of Québec’s mineral districts, integrating historical exploration records, geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geochemical data and structural interpretation.

NQC also utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence-assisted geological modelling as part of its target-generation process. The modelling framework integrates and evaluates more than 500 geological, geophysical, geochemical and structural data layers, enabling large datasets to be analyzed for geological patterns, structural trends and characteristics associated with prospective mineral systems.

By combining expert geological interpretation with advanced data integration and predictive modelling, NQC can efficiently evaluate large land positions, refine exploration concepts and prioritize targets for systematic follow-up through mapping, geochemistry, geophysics and drilling.

Québec: A Premier Mining Jurisdiction

Québec is one of the world’s most established mineral exploration and mining jurisdictions, supported by exceptional geology, extensive exploration history, modern infrastructure and a highly developed mining services sector.

The province benefits from competitive hydroelectric power, an experienced workforce, established transportation networks and a long-standing regulatory framework supporting mineral exploration and development.

Québec hosts several globally significant mineral districts, including the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, one of the world’s most prolific gold- and base-metal-producing regions, together with major emerging districts for lithium, rare earth elements and other critical minerals across James Bay, northern Québec and the North Shore.

These established and emerging mineral belts continue to attract significant exploration investment and reinforce Québec’s position as a leading jurisdiction for new mineral discoveries.

Positioned for Future Discoveries

Global demand for precious metals, base metals, critical minerals and strategic resources continues to be supported by investment in electrification, advanced technologies, energy infrastructure and long-term resource security.

With a large Québec-focused land position, diversified commodity exposure and a disciplined, technology-supported exploration strategy, NQC is positioned to build and advance a pipeline of high-quality exploration opportunities across some of the province’s most prospective mineral districts.

NQC’s strategy is focused on generating high-quality targets, advancing priority projects through systematic exploration and creating value through mineral discovery.