Ms. Alicia Milne reports

Q2 METALS APPOINTS SIMON GAIVIN AS VICE PRESIDENT - ESG, CISCO LITHIUM PROJECT NAMED AS FINALIST FOR DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR BY AEMQ

Q2 Metals Corp. has appointed Simon Gaivin as vice-president, environmental, social and governance (ESG). Mr. Gaivin will oversee the company's ESG activities, including environment, community, and first nation relations and partnerships.

Mr. Gaivin joined Q2 Metals in November, 2024, and has played a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with community stakeholders, including first nations and the town of Matagami, while supporting operational planning and permitting processes. His leadership and commitment to collaboration have made him an invaluable member of the Q2 Metals team.

As vice-president, ESG, Mr. Gaivin is spearheading Q2 Metals' Ecologo UL 2723 certification process, a rigorous third party standard that recognizes environmental and social responsibility in mineral exploration. Achieving this certification demonstrates the company's commitment to minimizing environmental impact, engaging meaningfully with indigenous communities and local stakeholders, and embedding ESG best practices across all stages of exploration.

Alicia Milne, Q2 Metals president and chief executive officer, commented: "ESG has been a core value of Q2 since our inception, and appointing a leader from the Abitibi community reflects our deep commitment to not only the region itself but to Quebec and Canada. Over the past year, Simon has distinguished himself as an exemplary ambassador for the company and as we continue to rapidly advance the Cisco project, his role in guiding our community relations efforts has naturally evolved. Simon is a vital member of our team, and with his determination, creativity and transparency, he will continue to strengthen our relationships as we work toward our shared goals."

Simon Gaivin, Q2 Metals vice-president, ESG, said: "I am thrilled to have an expanded role with Q2 Metals, a company whose corporate values align perfectly with my own. I am passionate about building a sustainable operation that empowers local communities and fosters circular economies to protect and preserve the environment for future generations, particularly as a long-time resident of the area. I look forward to collaborating with Q2's driven and dynamic team to establish a global benchmark through the Cisco lithium project and across the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region."

About Simon Gaivin

Mr. Gaivin brings over 20 years of experience in community relations, regional development and partnership management. His collaborative leadership, deep understanding of territorial dynamics and strategic approach to social and economic issues make him a key player in advancing sustainable development and stakeholder engagement.

With a strong record in institutional representation, community mobilization and stakeholder consultation, Mr. Gaivin has held strategic positions with major regional organizations, including as director of the UQAT Foundation and Alumni Association, and as a contributor to the Regional Conference of Elected Officials of Abitibi-Temiscamingue. He also owned Le St-Honore, a bakery, patisserie and restaurant that quickly became a local landmark in Rouyn-Noranda. This experience rooted him deeply in the regional economy and in creating vibrant, attractive communities.

Deeply connected to local realities and recognized for his ability to build bridges between economic, political and community spheres, Mr. Gaivin maintains close relationships with first nations and local stakeholders.

As vice-president of ESG, Mr. Gaivin leverages his expertise and extensive network to advance the company's environmental, social and governance priorities, driving responsible, sustainable and community-centred mining development. His inclusive approach and nuanced understanding of social acceptability and energy transition issues strengthen Q2 Metals' capacity to create shared value.

Finalist -- discovery of the year

Q2 is proud to announce that the Cisco lithium project has been recognized by the Association de l'exploration miniere du Quebec (AEMQ) as a finalist for the Discovery of the Year. The award will be announced at the upcoming XPLOR 2025 conference in Montreal, Oct. 27 to Oct. 30.

The company will attend the XLPOR 2025 conference, and attendees of the show can meet the team, learn more about Q2 Metals and the Cisco lithium project at booth No. 68.

Upcoming events

Q2 is attending the conferences and events as shown in the attached table.

About Q2 Metals Corp.

Q2 Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the Cisco lithium project located within the greater Nemaska traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee, James Bay, Que., Canada.

Cisco comprised 801 claims, totalling 41,253 hectares, with the main mineralized zone just 6.5 kilometres from the Billy Diamond Highway, which transects the project and leads to the town of Matagami, rail head of the Canadian National Railway, approximately 150 km to the south.

The Cisco project has district-scale potential with an initial exploration target estimating a range of potential lithium mineralization of 215 million to 329 million tonnes at a grade ranging from 1.0 to 1.38 per cent Li2O (lithium oxide), based only on the first 40 holes drilled. It is noted that the potential quantity and grade of the exploration target are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to estimate and define a mineral resource, as defined by National Instrument 43-101, and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.

Drill testing continues with mineralization open at depth and along strike with potential for expansion at the Cisco mineralized zone. The 2025 exploration program is continuing, with rolling assay results anticipated in the coming weeks and months as the company works toward an initial mineral resource estimate.

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