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MAX Power Mining Confirms Natural Hydrogen System at Lawson 5, Advances Saskatchewan Drilling
MAX Power Mining reports a confirmed natural hydrogen system at Lawson 5 and expands testing across its Saskatchewan properties.
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MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) disclosed that drilling at its Lawson 5 well, about 30 km from the original Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, has confirmed a "natural hydrogen system" along the western edge of the Prairie Evaporite. The well reached 2,175 meters, recovered 62 meters of core, and revealed pronounced iron oxidation, alteration and serpentinization linked to elevated hydrogen levels.
The original Lawson discovery is Canada’s first subsurface natural hydrogen system validated by three independent laboratories, underpinning the company’s claim of a dominant district‑scale land position of roughly 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) across Saskatchewan. Those permits target large‑volume natural hydrogen accumulations and complement a broader portfolio that includes a 2024 diamond‑drilling find at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in Arizona.
Drilling continues at Lawson 6, situated about eight kilometers southeast of Lawson 5, while a completions program has begun at the Bracken site. Testing at the Lawson Complex is slated to follow, focusing on hydrogen concentrations, flow rates, reservoir pressures and other metrics needed to gauge commercial viability. The company now reports active, generative hydrogen systems in three areas spanning up to 365 kilometers across the province.
Between September 1 and October 15, 2026, MAX Power raised approximately $1.66 million through warrant and stock‑option exercises. It will also present at two Toronto investor conferences on October 28 and has entered agreements for advisory services and expanded investor‑marketing activities.
Positioned as an innovative mineral and energy explorer, MAX Power emphasizes decarbonization, responsible exploration, community engagement and strong corporate governance. Its U.S. subsidiary holds 100 % ownership of the Arizona lithium project, expanding the firm’s exposure to critical minerals alongside its natural hydrogen pursuits.
Why it matters: Confirming a natural hydrogen system at Lawson 5 adds to three active generative zones across Saskatchewan, advancing the company’s path toward commercializing low‑carbon hydrogen resources.