MAX Power Mining Appoints Energy Leader Tom Kishchuk to Board Amid Natural Hydrogen Exploration Push

MAX Power Mining has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Tom Kishchuk, Executive Director of the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society, to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes as the mineral exploration company advances its ambitious natural hydrogen exploration program, positioning itself at the forefront of what could become a transformative energy sector.

Kishchuk brings more than three decades of leadership experience in technology integration, energy systems, and large-scale project delivery to MAX Power. His extensive background includes serving as President and CEO of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada and holding the position of Vice-President at Federated Co-operatives Ltd. This wealth of experience in energy infrastructure and project management makes him particularly valuable as MAX Power moves toward what could be a groundbreaking achievement in the energy industry.

MAX Power CEO Mansoor Jan emphasized the strategic importance of Kishchuk's appointment, noting that his expertise in natural hydrogen and energy innovation will be instrumental as the company advances its multi-well drill program. The program aims to achieve what would be the world's first commercial natural hydrogen discovery, a milestone that could fundamentally reshape energy markets and accelerate global decarbonization efforts.

The company has established a dominant position in the emerging natural hydrogen sector, having secured approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration ground. This extensive land position represents one of the largest dedicated natural hydrogen exploration portfolios globally. High priority initial drill target areas have been identified, with drilling operations scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Natural hydrogen represents a potentially revolutionary energy source that could provide clean, abundant power without the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels. Unlike hydrogen produced through industrial processes, natural hydrogen occurs geologically and could be extracted directly from the earth. The successful commercialization of natural hydrogen could dramatically accelerate the global transition to clean energy while providing a reliable baseload power source that complements intermittent renewables like solar and wind.

MAX Power's aggressive pursuit of natural hydrogen discovery comes as governments and industries worldwide intensify their focus on decarbonization. The company's exploration strategy targets large volume accumulations of natural hydrogen, which if successful, could establish a new energy commodity market and provide a scalable solution to one of the most challenging aspects of the energy transition.

Beyond its natural hydrogen initiatives, MAX Power maintains a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. The company recently announced a diamond drilling discovery at its Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting the transition to clean energy through strategic mineral exploration. Investors and stakeholders can access the latest company updates through the corporate newsroom available at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.

The appointment of Kishchuk signals MAX Power's serious commitment to bringing experienced energy industry leadership to its natural hydrogen ambitions. As global energy systems evolve toward lower carbon alternatives, the potential discovery and commercialization of natural hydrogen could represent one of the most significant energy developments in decades, offering a clean energy source that could be extracted at scale without the carbon footprint of conventional energy production methods.