MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has appointed Tony Van Burgsteden as chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the company moves toward commercial evaluation of its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen platform. Van Burgsteden, a board member and former CFO of Orano Canada, succeeds Ryan Cheung, who held the position since June 2025. The announcement signals the company's readiness to advance its flagship Lawson Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, which represents Canada's first-ever subsurface Natural Hydrogen system confirmed through deep drilling with data validated by three independent labs.
Van Burgsteden brings extensive financial and executive experience in the resource sector, particularly in uranium and nuclear energy. His previous role as CFO of Orano Canada, a major uranium producer, aligns with MAX Power's focus on decarbonization and clean energy. The company's Natural Hydrogen platform is a key part of its strategy to shift toward decarbonization, with Natural Hydrogen being a potential zero-carbon energy source. MAX Power has built dominant district-scale land positions across Saskatchewan, with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits and an additional 5.7 million acres under application, covering prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen.
The appointment comes as MAX Power also holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals, including a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, 100%-owned by its U.S. subsidiary. The company is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement, and strong corporate governance.
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