MAX Power Mining Receives License for Canada's First Dedicated Natural Hydrogen Well

MAX Power Mining Corp. has received the drilling license for the first well in its multi-well Natural Hydrogen program in southern Saskatchewan, with drilling operations at the Lawson target scheduled to commence around November 7, 2025. This development represents Canada's first dedicated Natural Hydrogen well, positioning the country at the forefront of an emerging clean energy sector.

Company President and CEO Mansoor Jan described the license as a major milestone that has received support from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources. The Lawson project is situated within the 200-kilometer-long Genesis Trend, a geological formation that shows significant promise for natural hydrogen accumulation. The drilling program will employ advanced geoscience technologies including gas chromatographs for detecting helium, nitrogen, and methane, along with a custom mass spectrometer specifically designed for hydrogen analysis.

The significance of this development extends beyond corporate achievement, representing a potential breakthrough in Canada's clean energy transition. Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, occurs naturally in geological formations and could provide a zero-carbon energy source without the energy-intensive production processes associated with conventional hydrogen manufacturing. This positions Canada to potentially join other nations exploring natural hydrogen as part of their decarbonization strategies.

MAX Power has established a dominant position in the emerging natural hydrogen sector with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration territory. The company has identified high-priority initial drill target areas, with drilling activities planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. Further program updates will be provided prior to the commencement of drilling operations.

The company maintains additional mineral exploration interests across the United States and Canada, including a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona. Additional information about MAX Power Mining is available through the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF. The full press release detailing this natural hydrogen initiative can be accessed at https://ibn.fm/XvmjY.

This development comes at a critical time as nations worldwide seek alternative energy sources to reduce carbon emissions. Natural hydrogen represents a potentially abundant and clean energy resource that could complement other renewable energy technologies. The successful exploration and development of natural hydrogen resources in Canada could establish new domestic energy supplies while contributing to global decarbonization efforts.