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Sproule: Coyote Wash is a major Helium Resource

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Quantum Helium Limited has announced a significant helium resource confirmation at its Coyote Wash Project in Colorado, with Sproule ERCE estimating 0.97 BCF of 2U gross recoverable helium. This, combined with the 0.134 BCF at Sagebrush, brings the company's total independently verified 2U gross helium resource to 1.104 BCF across its Colorado portfolio, positioning Quantum Helium as one of the largest independently certified helium companies on the LSE by resource size. Additionally, Sproule ERCE identified potential oil resources of 150 to 750 thousand barrels across a single Ismay prospect.

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Establishes Quantum Helium Among the Largest Independently Certified Helium Companies on the LSE by resource size

Quantum Helium Limited (AIM: QHE), advancing helium, hydrogen and hydrocarbon projects in the USA, is pleased to announce receipt of the independent resource report from Sproule ERCE for the Coyote Wash Project in Colorado, where Quantum holds a 100% working interest.

The report estimates 2U (Best Estimate) gross recoverable helium of 0.97 BCF at Coyote Wash, which, when combined with the Sproule ERCE-verified 2U gross helium resource of 0.134 BCF at Sagebrush, establishes 1.104 BCF of independently verified 2U gross helium across the Company's Colorado portfolio.

This represents Quantum's second independently evaluated helium resource, reinforcing the continued growth and maturing technical confidence in the Company's strategy.

Sproule ERCE has also completed its assessment of the oil potential at Coyote Wash, confirming 1U / 2U / 3U recoverable oil estimates of 150 / 420 / 750 thousand barrels across a single mapped Ismay prospect.

Highlights

  • Sproule ERCE estimates 2U gross recoverable helium of 0.97 BCF at Coyote Wash
  • Combined with Sagebrush, Quantum now has 1.104 BCF gross (828 MMscf Net) 2U helium, all independently evaluated.
  • Potential gross value of ~ US$331 million ($300/Mscf)
  • Establishes Quantum as having one of the largest independently verified helium portfolios among London-listed helium companies
  • Sproule ERCE also identifies up to 750,000 barrels of potentially recoverable oil at an Ismay prospect with three potential well locations.
  • 3D seismic acquisition at Sagebrush complete, with results of processing and interpretation expected in the new year to provide additional drillable oil and helium prospects
  • Positive engagement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as the Company progresses towards approval for the extended flow test at Sagebrush-1

Sproule ERCE Resource Summary - Coyote Wash (Leadville Formation)

Coyote Wash - Total Gross Raw Gas Resource Volume Leadville Prospects (MMscf)

EstimateTotal Raw Gas (MMscf)Hydrocarbon Gas (MMscf)Helium Gas (MMscf)CO ₂ Gas (MMscf)
1U15,6953,5674326,271
2U35,1827,99897014,055
3U60,92813,8501,68224,342

(Source: Sproule ERCE)

Ismay Formation - Gross Prospective Oil & Gas Resource Volumes

Prospect1U Oil (Mstb)2U Oil (Mstb)3U Oil (Mstb)1U Gas (MMscf)2U Gas (MMscf)3U Gas (MMscf)
Mariano Wash Prospect - single well50140250180286498
Mariano Wash Prospect - 3 well total1504207505408581,494

(Source: Sproule ERCE)

Coyote Wash - Total Net Raw Gas Resource Volume Leadville Prospects (MMscf)

(14% royalty which increases to 19% from Production Year 11 onwards)

EstimateTotal Raw Gas (MMscf)Hydrocarbon Gas (MMscf)Helium Gas (MMscf)CO ₂ Gas (MMscf)
1U12,2932,7943384,912
2U26,3715,99572710,535
3U42,9579,7651,18617,162

(Source: Sproule ERCE)

Ismay Formation - Net Prospective Oil & Gas Resource Volumes

(14% royalty which increases to 19% from Production Year 11 onwards)

Prospect1U Oil (Mstb)2U Oil (Mstb)3U Oil (Mstb)1U Gas (MMscf)2U Gas (MMscf)3U Gas (MMscf)
Mariano Wash Prospect - single well43120215155246428
Mariano Wash Prospect - 3 well total1293616454647381,285

(Source: Sproule ERCE)

Quantum Chief Executive, Howard McLaughlin, commented: "This is a defining moment for Quantum. With Sproule ERCE now independently evaluating more than one billion cubic feet of 2U gross helium across Sagebrush and Coyote Wash, we have established ourselves among the larger independently certified helium companies on the London market. Few companies can point to two independently evaluated helium projects, a drilled and cased discovery well ready for testing, and a completed seismic acquisition programme that could further expand our resource base."

"The Sproule ERCE outcome gives us tremendous confidence in the scale and quality of our portfolio. It validates our disciplined technical work, strengthens our strategic position, and sets the foundation for a highly active 2026. Our engagement with the BIA has been very constructive, including a meeting with senior officials this week, and we continue to progress towards approval for the extended flow test at Sagebrush-1. With meaningful project milestones ahead, shareholders can look forward to a sustained period of value-building newsflow."

Glossary

TermDefinition
1U / Low EstimateAt least a 90% probability that the quantities recovered will equal or exceed this estimate.
2U / Best EstimateAt least a 50% probability that the quantities recovered will equal or exceed this estimate. Often considered the "most likely" case.
3U / High EstimateAt least a 10% probability that the quantities recovered will equal or exceed this estimate. Represents upside potential.
BcfBillion standard cubic feet of gas, measured at standard conditions of temperature and pressure
Contingent ResourceThose quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from known accumulations by application of development projects, but which are not currently considered to be commercially recoverable owing to one or more contingencies.
MMscfMillion standard cubic feet of gas, measured at standard conditions of temperature and pressure.
MscfThousand standard cubic feet of gas, measured at standard conditions of temperature and pressure.
Prospective ResourceThose quantities of petroleum estimated, as of a given date, to be potentially recoverable from undiscovered accumulations by application of future development projects.
PRMSPetroleum Resources Management System, the globally recognized framework issued by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and partners, used for classifying petroleum and non-hydrocarbon resources.

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