Neil McCallum on Cisco’s Next Big Step

Neil McCallum on Cisco’s Next Big Step

Author: rockstockchannel June 4, 2026 Duration: 23:05
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 the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs:https://rkequity.com/ Questions:rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter):Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBullMatt: https://x.com/matt_fernleyRodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

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Duration: 49:14
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Duration: 18:26
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Duration: 39:25
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