MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has confirmed the presence of a natural hydrogen system at its Lawson 5 well, approximately 30 kilometers from its original Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan. The announcement, disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining, signals a significant step in the company's exploration efforts and underscores the potential for a new energy resource in the region.
The Lawson 5 well reached a depth of 2,175 meters and recovered 62 meters of core. Geological observations identified pronounced iron oxidation, alteration, and serpentinization associated with elevated natural hydrogen levels. These findings confirm an active, generative natural hydrogen system along the western edge of the Prairie Evaporite. Drilling is already underway at Lawson 6, located about eight kilometers southeast, as MAX Power continues to delineate the extent of the system.
The confirmation at Lawson 5 is particularly important because it represents the third area where MAX Power has identified active natural hydrogen systems, spanning up to 365 kilometers across Saskatchewan. The other two are the Lawson Complex and Bracken. This district-scale footprint, combined with the company's approximately 1.3 million acres of permits, positions MAX Power as a leader in the emerging natural hydrogen sector. The company's Lawson Discovery is Canada's first-ever subsurface natural hydrogen system confirmed through deep drilling, with data validated by three independent labs.
To assess commercial viability, MAX Power has begun a completions program at Bracken, with testing at the Lawson Complex scheduled to follow. The program will evaluate hydrogen concentrations, flow rates, reservoir pressures, and other characteristics critical for determining whether the resource can be economically produced. Successful testing could pave the way for commercial development and attract further investment.
Financially, MAX Power reported raising approximately $1.66 million through warrant and stock option exercises between Sept. 1 and Oct. 15, 2026. The company also announced its participation in two Toronto investor conferences on Oct. 28 and disclosed agreements covering advisory services and expanded investor marketing activities. These moves suggest MAX Power is actively engaging with the investment community to support its exploration programs.
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