MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) announced it has retained GLJ Ltd., a Calgary-based energy consulting firm, to support commercial evaluation of the Lawson Natural Hydrogen system in Saskatchewan. This decision follows 3D seismic results that significantly expanded the project's interpreted scale. GLJ will focus on resource modeling, development potential and optimization of an expanded drill program targeting Natural Hydrogen and Helium across the 28 sq. km Lawson Complex, while also contributing to development of the Company's AI-driven MAXX LEMI platform.
The engagement of GLJ Ltd. marks a critical transition from exploration to commercial assessment for the Lawson project. The consulting firm's expertise in resource evaluation will help determine the economic viability of extracting natural hydrogen, a potentially transformative clean energy source. Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is generated naturally underground and could provide low-cost, carbon-free energy if produced at scale. The Lawson discovery, near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, represents Canada's first-ever subsurface Natural Hydrogen system confirmed through deep drilling with data validated by three independent labs.
MAX Power has built dominant district-scale land positions across Saskatchewan with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits, plus an additional 5.7 million acres under application, covering prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen. This extensive land package positions the company as a leading player in the emerging natural hydrogen sector. The company also holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals, highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona.
The implications of this announcement extend beyond MAX Power. If the Lawson project proves commercially viable, it could open a new frontier in clean energy production, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and imported hydrogen. Natural hydrogen requires less energy to extract than hydrogen produced via electrolysis or steam methane reforming, and it produces no direct carbon emissions. The successful development of this resource could also catalyze further exploration and investment in the natural hydrogen sector across North America.
MAX Power is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement, and strong corporate governance. The company's use of AI through the MAXX LEMI platform aims to enhance exploration efficiency and reduce environmental impact. For more details on the press release, visit https://ibn.fm/H7ac0. The latest news and updates relating to MAXXF are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.
