Neil McCallum on Cisco’s Next Big Step

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Neil McCallum discusses Q2 Metals' plans for the Cisco Lithium Project and its implications for the lithium market.

Neil McCallum, VP Exploration at Q2 Metals (TSXV: QTWO), joins Rock Stock Channel (Howard and Matt) to discuss the latest plans for the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec’s James Bay region. Topics include Q2’s recent C$70 million financing, 2026 exploration plans, infill drilling to support future studies, regional upside, infrastructure advantages, transportation costs, PEA workstreams, and potential synergies with Rio Tinto’s Galaxy project. Cisco hosts one of the largest hard rock lithium resources in the Western Hemisphere, and Q2 Metals is now funded for its largest exploration and development program to date. Follow Q2 Metals:LinkedIn (Neil McCallum): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mccallum-56b16621/X/Twitter (Q2 Metals): https://x.com/Q2Metals___ Chapters (00:00) Overview(02:50) Cisco Vs. Corvette(05:15) 2026 Exploration Plans(07:28) Infill Drilling Strategy(09:06) Regional Exploration Potential(10:40) Camp And Road Access(11:21) PEA Workstreams(12:16) Metallurgical Testing(13:18) Transportation Advantages(14:55) Cisco Discovery Upside(16:44) Regional Infrastructure Synergies(19:00) Rio Tinto Speculation(21:38) Government Support(22:35) Closing Remarks Links Sign up for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Howard, Matt

Guest: Neil McCallum

Topics covered

• lithium exploration
• Cisco Lithium Project
• Q2 Metals financing
• regional infrastructure
• exploration plans
• transportation costs

Keywords

• Cisco Lithium Project
• Q2 Metals
• lithium resources
• exploration plans
• Rio Tinto
• financing
• infrastructure advantages

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Q2 Metals, Cisco, Rio Tinto

Products: lithium

Places: Quebec, James Bay

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