Q Battery Metals Corp Increases Land Package at Pegalith Lithium Project Gatineau Region, Quebec

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Q Battery Metals Corp. (OTC PINK: BTKRF) has expanded the PegaLith Project by adding 300 Ha to the original claim block and acquiring an additional 473 Ha across six locations, totaling 1,409 Ha. This expansion targets geological indicators for lithium potential in the Gatineau region of Quebec. The company has identified 12 historic mineral showings from early 1900s mining activities, including lithium-bearing materials. Preparations for a 2023 Phase I exploration program will commence in late April or early May, focusing on sampling known pegmatite bodies. The firm emphasizes that existing resources nearby do not confirm mineralization on its site.

Positive

• Expansion of the PegaLith Project by a total of 473 Ha enhances lithium exploration potential.
• Identification of 12 historic mineral showings provides a foundation for exploration.
• Plans for a Phase I exploration program indicate proactive engagement in mineral evaluation.

Negative

• Caution about the non-indicative nature of resources outside PegaLith for lithium potential.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 13, 2023 / Q Battery Metals Corp. ("Q Metals" or the "Company) (CSE:QMET)(OTC PINK:BTKRF)(Frankfurt:0NB) is pleased to announce that they have added more claims to the PegaLith Project. The claims cover strong geological and mineralogical indicators for lithium potential. The mineral claims now cover a total of 1,409 hectares (Ha) with expansion of the original claim block by 300 Ha, and adding 473 Ha in 6 locations spread over the region. The claims are located within 25 kilometers north of Gatineau, Quebec.

The claims were originally staked to cover part of an extensive belt of granitic and gneissic rocks that host pegmatitic mineralogy. Additional claims were added to cover more of the geologic belt, while adding more historic mineral showings to the land package. The claims now cover or are in close proximity to 12 historic showings where small-scale mining was undertaken in the early 1900's to extract coarse-grained feldspar, quartz and mica as industrial minerals. Tonnages mined are reported as ranging from 90 to 15,000 tons of material. Several of the mines also extracted apatite, tourmaline, sphene and titanite. The geologic summary for these historic mines indicate that the main lithology is pegmatite or other intrusive rocks.

The historic Mine Leduc is located approximately six kilometres southwest of the northern block of PegaLith claims, and contains a lithium-bearing body (approximately 230 tonnes of 5.39% Li2O) hosted in pegmatitic materials (GM62505, Geotech Exploration, 2006, not 43-101 compliant). The reader is cautioned that potential lithium resources that exist on properties outside of the PegaLith claims are not direct indicators of lithium mineralization on the PegaLith property.

Q Battery Metals geologic team are continuing to compile all available data for the PegaLith project in preparation for a 2023 Phase I exploration program. Work is expected to be underway by late April early May of 2023, starting with locating and sampling all historically known pegmatite bodies.

Table 1 - List of historic small scale mines - Pegalith Project (from Sigeom database)

DEPOSIT NAME	MINR1	MINR2	MINR3	UTME	UTMN	LITHOLOGY
MINE POLTIMORE-NE	FP Feldspar	QZ Quartz	MI Mica	445677	5067823	A - PEGMATITE ; B - GRANITE ; C - PARAGNEISS;. FELDSPATH, QUARTZ, MICA, TOURMALINEpegmatite
MINE DU LAC MCLEOD	FP Feldspar	MI Mica	QZ Quartz	447402	5068323	A - PEGMATITE ; B- GNEISS
MINE OLD SKEAD	FP Feldspar	MI Mica	QZ Quartz	447277	5066973	A - PEGMATITE ; B - PARAGNEISS
MINE EVANS LOU	FP Feldspar	QZ Quartz		445127	5067543	A - PEGMATITE ; B - MONZONITE QUARTZIF
MINE WINNING	FP Feldspar	MI Mica	QZ Quartz	448827	5065673	A - PEGMATITE ; B - PARAGNEISS.
MINE TEMPLETON-FELDSPATH	FP Feldspar	QZ Quartz	Tourmaline	446677	5054623	A - PEGMATITE ; B - QUARTZITE ; C - PARAGNEISS
Mine Briggs (Stewart)	AP Apatite	MI Mica		446677	5058143	The host rock is a pyrox vein intersecting a batholite of syenite
Mine Murphy-Lac McGregor	MI Mica	AP Apatite		446927	5058873	The host rock is a pyroxinite in calco-silicate rocks recouped by a felsic or granophyry rock.
MINE A. WALLINGFORD	FP Feldspar	QZ Quartz	Tourmaline	436337	5048263	A - PEGMATITE ; B - PARAGNEISS Ç BIOTITE ET HORNBLENDE.
Mine Victoria (McLaurin)	AP Apatite	MI Mica	Calcite	449187	5052623	The host rock is a pyroxinite intersecting a paragneiss.
Mine Breckin	AP Apatite	MI Mica	Sphene/titanite	445127	5056373	The host rock is a complex of syenite associated with mafic rocks.
Mine Blackburn	MI Mica	AP Apatite		452677	5058573	Bands of paragneiss or gneiss aluminous and calco-Magnesian close to granitic intrusion.

Q Battery Metals PegaLith Lithium Project Location

PegaLith Lithium Project Map and surrounding past producing mines

Q Battery Metals exploration programs in Quebec are supervised by Dr. Mathieu Piché, OGQ, who is also a Black Tusk company director.

Perry Grunenberg, P. Geo, a ‘'Qualified Person'' as that term defined under NI 43- 101 has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Richard Penn, CEO
Q Battery Metals Corp.
778-384-8923

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions as of that date. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to exploration and development; the ability of the Company to obtain additional financing; the Company's limited operating history; the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations; fluctuations in the prices of commodities; operating hazards and risks; competition and other risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company's Prospectus dated September 8, 2017 available on www.sedar.com. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions, and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

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FAQ

What recent developments occurred at Q Battery Metals' PegaLith Project?

Q Battery Metals has expanded the PegaLith Project by acquiring an additional 473 Ha, bringing the total to 1,409 Ha.

When will the exploration program for PegaLith Project begin?

The Phase I exploration program is expected to start in late April or early May 2023.

How many historic mineral showings are near the PegaLith Project?

There are 12 historic mineral showings identified near the PegaLith Project.

What potential resources exist within the PegaLith Project area?

Potential resources include lithium-bearing pegmatitic materials, though nearby resources do not guarantee similar findings on the PegaLith property.

What is the stock symbol for Q Battery Metals Corp.?

The stock symbol for Q Battery Metals Corp. is BTKRF.