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

MAX Power Mining is advancing Canada's first natural hydrogen drill program through enhanced collaboration with the Petroleum Technology Research Center and University of Regina. The company recently conducted 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, located along the 475-km Genesis Trend that represents the country's inaugural natural hydrogen exploration initiative.

The technical session, led by Chief Geoscientist Steve Halabura, brought together researchers from multiple institutions including PTRC, the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Geological Survey, and the Colorado School of Mines. The collaboration includes Dr. Yaoguo Li from the Colorado School of Mines, with the collective goal of deepening understanding of Saskatchewan's naturally occurring hydrogen systems and identifying new research and commercialization opportunities. This multidisciplinary approach represents a significant step forward in Canada's emerging natural hydrogen sector.

MAX Power 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 (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration ground 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. Additional information about the company's developments is available at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.

The significance of this collaboration extends beyond academic research, representing a crucial step in Canada's energy transition strategy. Natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold hydrogen, occurs naturally in the Earth's crust and could provide a clean energy source without the carbon emissions associated with conventional hydrogen production methods. The Genesis Trend exploration represents Canada's entry into what many experts believe could become a major new energy sector globally.

For investors and industry observers seeking detailed information about MAX Power's natural hydrogen initiatives, the full press release can be accessed at https://ibn.fm/gpk6S. The company's progress in Saskatchewan comes as global interest in natural hydrogen accelerates, with several countries launching exploration programs to assess the commercial viability of this potentially transformative energy source.

Beyond its natural hydrogen focus, MAX Power maintains a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada targeting critical minerals. The company's diversified strategy includes notable developments such as a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, positioning the company at the intersection of multiple decarbonization technologies and mineral resources essential for the clean energy transition.