MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has announced the engagement of GLJ Ltd., a Calgary-based energy consulting firm, to support commercial evaluation of the company's Lawson Natural Hydrogen system in Saskatchewan. The decision follows 3D seismic results that significantly expanded the interpreted scale of the project, which represents Canada's first-ever subsurface natural hydrogen system confirmed through deep drilling.
GLJ will focus on resource modeling, development potential, and optimization of an expanded drill program targeting natural hydrogen and helium across the 28-square-kilometer Lawson Complex. The firm will also contribute to the development of MAX Power's AI-driven MAXX LEMI platform. This engagement marks a critical step in transitioning the project from exploration to potential commercial development.
The Lawson discovery, located near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, was validated by three independent labs and has positioned MAX Power as a pioneer in Canada's natural hydrogen sector. The company has built a dominant district-scale land position across Saskatchewan, with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits and an additional 5.7 million acres under application. These holdings cover prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of natural hydrogen, a potential clean energy source that could play a role in decarbonization.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the energy industry and the global push toward low-carbon fuels. Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is naturally occurring and does not require the energy-intensive processes used for green or blue hydrogen production. If commercially viable, the Lawson project could provide a domestic source of clean hydrogen, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and imported energy. For Saskatchewan and Canada, this could mean new economic opportunities, job creation, and a leadership position in the emerging natural hydrogen sector.
MAX Power is also advancing other critical mineral projects, including a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, which is 100% owned by its U.S. subsidiary. The company is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, community engagement, and strong corporate governance.
For more information on MAX Power and the Lawson project, including the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/H7ac0. Updates on the company are also available in its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.
