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 represents Canada's first Natural Hydrogen drill program along the 475-km Genesis Trend, marking a significant step in the country's energy transition efforts. The session brings together researchers from multiple institutions including the Saskatchewan Geological Survey and the Colorado School of Mines, with participation from Dr. Yaoguo Li, to deepen understanding of Saskatchewan's naturally occurring hydrogen systems.

The collaboration aims to identify new research and commercialization opportunities in the emerging Natural Hydrogen sector. MAX Power has established itself as a first mover in this rapidly growing field, having built a dominant district-scale land position with approximately 1.3 million acres of permits covering prime exploration ground. These extensive land holdings, representing approximately 521,000 hectares, are considered prospective for large volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen. The company has identified high priority initial drill target areas with drilling scheduled to commence in Q4 2025.

This technical working session, led by Chief Geoscientist Steve Halabura, represents a critical step in advancing Canada's position in the global hydrogen economy. Natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold hydrogen, occurs naturally in the Earth's crust and represents a potentially significant clean energy source. The collaboration between industry, academic institutions, and government agencies demonstrates the multi-stakeholder approach required to develop this emerging energy sector. The involvement of international expertise from institutions like the Colorado School of Mines adds valuable perspective to the research efforts.

MAX Power's comprehensive approach extends beyond hydrogen exploration, as the company also maintains a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. These include the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, where the company made a diamond drilling discovery in 2024. The latest news and updates relating to the company are available in their newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF. The full press release detailing this collaborative effort can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/gpk6S. This development comes at a crucial time as North America accelerates its shift toward decarbonization and seeks alternative clean energy sources to meet climate goals.