QIMC and BTEG Launch Orvian SPV US Projects Initiative: Leveraging QIMC's Proven Leadership in Clean Natural Hydrogen 
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  May 13, 2025 7:30 AM EDT | Source:  Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. 
  Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - May 13, 2025) - Quebec Innovative  Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC) (OTCQB: QIMCF) (FSE: 7FJ) ("QIMC" or the  "Company") North America's leading natural hydrogen company, is pleased  to announce a significant milestone under its strategic partnership with  Black Tree Energy Group (BTEG), marked by the  launch of the Orvian  special purpose vehicle US Projects Initiative. This jointly owned SPV  is specifically designed to expand and build a robust pipeline of  district-scale natural clean hydrogen projects across the United States.
  Jorge  Ruiz del Vizo, CEO of Black Tree Energy Group, stated: "This  partnership with QIMC marks a significant strategic expansion into the  rapidly growing natural hydrogen sector in the U.S. market. The  exceptional results achieved by QIMC have attracted significant interest  from major industry players seeking to leverage our combined expertise.  Together, we are uniquely positioned to rapidly scale our operations  and deliver innovative clean natural solutions to the US market."
  "The  Orvian Projects Initiative signifies QIMC's continued leadership in  clean natural hydrogen," stated John Karagiannidis, CEO and Chairman of  QIMC. "Our proven results, methodology and IP from our projects  highlight our unmatched expertise in subsurface analysis and clean  natural hydrogen assessment. Through the Orvian Initiative, we aim to  systematically deploy our successful model to unlock significant  hydrogen district scale across the U.S."
  Following the successful  signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, QIMC and BTEG have established  Orvian Natural Resources I LLC, a dedicated special purpose vehicle  that will support clean natural hydrogen development activities.  Leveraging QIMC's proprietary expertise and innovative exploration  methodologies, where the company has achieved pure, clean natural  hydrogen findings-this initiative is strategically positioned to  replicate and scale this success across the US.
  Numerous  district-scale projects are currently under active review, underscoring  the aggressive U.S. expansion strategy and scalability of the Orvian  Initiative as a cornerstone of QIMC's broader growth strategy. This  initiative not only reinforces QIMC's leadership but positions the  Company to significantly contribute to the rapidly expanding US hydrogen  market.
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  About Quebec Innovative Materials Corp. (QIMC) Québec  Innovative Materials Corp. is a mineral exploration and development  company dedicated to exploring and harnessing the potential of Canada's  abundant resources.  With properties in Ontario and Québec, QIMC is  focused on specializing in the exploration of white (natural) hydrogen  and high-grade silica deposits. QIMC is committed to sustainable  practices and innovation. With a focus on environmental stewardship and  cutting-edge extraction technology, we aim to unlock the full potential  of these materials to drive forward clean energy solutions to power the  AI and carbon-neutral economy and contribute to a more sustainable  future.
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