Q2 Metals Corp., a Canadian mineral exploration company, has made a new leadership addition to its team. The company announced the hiring of Jean-François Tremblay as Vice President – Technical Services for the Cisco Lithium Project. This strategic move aligns with the ongoing efforts to progress the project through important stages of development and technical evaluation.
Tremblay's Background and Experience
Jean-François Tremblay brings more than 25 years of professional experience in the mining and mineral development sectors. He has a proven ability to deliver mineral resource estimates, conduct preliminary economic assessments, and manage feasibility studies. His expertise spans across engineering, metallurgical, and economic programs that support crucial investment decisions.
Throughout his career, Tremblay has focused on integrating geology, mining engineering, metallurgy, and environmental management to enhance project design and reduce potential technical risks. His approach has consistently aimed to maximize the long-term value of mineral projects.
He has held key roles at multiple organizations, including Elemission, Arcadium Lithium, Nemaska Lithium, BBA Consultants, Niobec (Magris Resources), and Glencore. In each position, he led important technical initiatives, improving resource confidence, metallurgical performance, and infrastructure strategies. His work has helped advance projects through development stages and into production.
Role at Q2 Metals
At Q2 Metals, Tremblay will lead the strategic planning and execution of technical work programs. His role includes guiding the Cisco Lithium Project through a Preliminary Economic Assessment and into the next stages of engineering and project development. He will provide technical leadership to support decision-making and project advancement.
Q2's President and CEO, Alicia Milne, shared her enthusiasm for welcoming Tremblay to the company. She highlighted his experience with lithium-focused companies like Arcadium Lithium and Nemaska Lithium as a significant asset as the Cisco project moves toward its next phase. Milne emphasized the importance of his background in strengthening the technical foundation and supporting the company's growth.
Tremblay expressed excitement about joining Q2 Metals at a pivotal moment for the Cisco Lithium Project. He described the project as a strong candidate for a world-class lithium asset, with its notable scale, favorable grades, and existing infrastructure. Tremblay is eager to work alongside the current technical team to build on recent exploration successes and guide the project through necessary engineering and metallurgical studies.
Cisco Lithium Project Overview
The Cisco Lithium Project is located in the James Bay region of Québec, within the traditional territory of the Eeyou Istchee. Its strategic placement allows for access to rail infrastructure near the town of Matagami, as well as connections to deep seaports. These transport advantages make the project a key focus for lithium development in Canada.
The deposit currently has an inferred resource of 295 million tonnes grading 1.36% Li2O. This includes a pit-constrained resource of 270 million tonnes and an underground-constrained resource of 24 million tonnes. The resource estimates are based on cut-off grades of 0.4% and 0.7% Li2O, respectively.
The deposit remains open for further discovery along strike, and multiple high-priority exploration targets have been identified across the 41,253-hectare project area. Q2 is currently conducting the 2026 exploration program to refine data, expand understanding, and identify new areas of potential.
The 2026 exploration efforts include infill drilling to better define the main deposit and evaluate expansion opportunities in surrounding zones. These initiatives are part of the company's broader strategy to increase confidence in the project's resource potential and support future development planning.
Q2 is preparing for the completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment, a critical step in moving the Cisco Lithium Project forward. This assessment will help determine the project's economic viability and guide future development decisions.
In addition to technical progress, the company is planning to attend industry conferences and events to expand its network and engage with key stakeholders. These activities will support Q2's visibility in the sector and its goals for project advancement.
Tremblay's arrival marks a new phase in the company's journey. With his experience and the existing technical team, Q2 is well-positioned to advance the Cisco Lithium Project and build toward long-term value creation for shareholders.