MAX Power Mining Recognized as Finalist for Three Awards at 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention

MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has been selected as a finalist for three awards to be presented at the 2026 Canadian Hydrogen Convention in Edmonton, scheduled for April 21-23. The company is a finalist for both the Hydrogen Project Award and the Digital Innovation Award, while CEO Ran Narayanasamy has been nominated for the Emerging Hydrogen Leader Award. Narayanasamy will also moderate the convention's first panel discussion on natural hydrogen exploration in Canada on April 22, highlighting the company's leadership role in advancing its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen Project.

The recognition comes as MAX Power has established itself as a first mover in the rapidly growing natural hydrogen sector. The company has built dominant district-scale land positions across Saskatchewan with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits, plus an additional 5.7 million acres under application, covering prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of natural hydrogen. This extensive land portfolio represents one of the most significant positions in North America's emerging natural hydrogen sector and positions the company at the forefront of what could become a transformative energy source.

Canada's first-ever well specifically targeting natural hydrogen has been drilled by MAX Power at the Lawson target on the Genesis Trend, confirming a working subsurface system. This milestone achievement demonstrates the technical viability of natural hydrogen exploration in Canada and validates the company's strategic approach to identifying and developing this clean energy resource. The company's progress in Saskatchewan represents a significant step toward establishing natural hydrogen as a commercially viable energy source that could contribute substantially to decarbonization efforts.

MAX Power also holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. These properties are highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, 100%-owned by MAX Power's U.S. subsidiary Homeland Critical Minerals Corp. This diversification into critical minerals complements the company's hydrogen focus and positions it to benefit from multiple aspects of the energy transition. The company's latest news and updates relating to MAXXF are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.

The award nominations and speaking role at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention underscore MAX Power's growing influence in the hydrogen sector. As countries worldwide seek to reduce carbon emissions and transition to cleaner energy sources, natural hydrogen has emerged as a potentially significant contributor to energy security and decarbonization goals. The company's recognition at this prestigious industry event validates its technical approach and strategic positioning in what could become a major new energy industry. The convention will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss the future of hydrogen in Canada's energy landscape, with MAX Power positioned as a key participant in these critical discussions about the country's energy future.