MAX Power Mining Advances Canada's First Natural Hydrogen Drill Program Through Academic Collaboration

MAX Power Mining is strengthening its collaboration with the Petroleum Technology Research Center and the University of Regina through a technical working session at the U of R Innovation Center, followed by a field visit to the Lawson drill site near Central Butte, Saskatchewan. This location serves as home to Canada's first Natural Hydrogen drill program along the 475-km Genesis Trend, representing a significant milestone in the country's energy transition efforts. The session brings together researchers from multiple institutions including PTRC, the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, and the Colorado School of Mines to deepen understanding of Saskatchewan's naturally occurring hydrogen systems.

Led by Chief Geoscientist Steve Halabura, the collaborative effort includes participation from Dr. Yaoguo Li of the Colorado School of Mines, focusing on identifying new research and commercialization opportunities in the emerging natural hydrogen sector. This partnership represents a critical step forward in Canada's pursuit of clean energy alternatives, with the Genesis Trend spanning 475 kilometers across Saskatchewan. The technical working session aims to leverage collective expertise from academic and research institutions to accelerate the development of natural hydrogen as a viable energy source.

MAX Power Mining has established itself as a first mover in the rapidly growing Natural Hydrogen sector, having built a dominant district-scale land position with approximately 1.3 million acres of permits covering prime exploration ground. These extensive land holdings, equivalent to 521,000 hectares, are considered prospective for large volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen. The company has identified high priority initial drill target areas for commencement of drilling in Q4 2025, positioning Canada at the forefront of natural hydrogen exploration in North America.

The collaboration between industry and academia through institutions like the Petroleum Technology Research Center and University of Regina represents a strategic approach to advancing Canada's clean energy capabilities. The technical working session and subsequent field visit to the Lawson drill site provide crucial opportunities for knowledge sharing and technology development. For investors seeking additional information about MAX Power Mining's developments, the company maintains a comprehensive newsroom available at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF where updates are regularly posted.

This initiative comes at a time when global interest in hydrogen as a clean energy source continues to grow, with natural hydrogen representing a potentially significant untapped resource. The 475-km Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan offers substantial exploration potential, and the collaboration between MAX Power Mining, PTRC, and academic institutions could pave the way for commercial-scale natural hydrogen production in Canada. The technical insights gained from this working session are expected to inform future exploration strategies and contribute to the broader understanding of natural hydrogen systems in North America.