MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) provided an update on drilling at its Lawson 2 well in Saskatchewan, the first in a multi-well commercial validation program at Canada’s first confirmed subsurface natural hydrogen system. The company said drilling has reached a measured depth of 2,370 meters, where it paused ahead of a second coring phase after encountering a natural hydrogen-rich fracture zone in the basement complex. Management reported that hydrogen readings have been stronger and more continuous than those recorded at the original Lawson discovery well, while helium spikes and geological observations continue to support its exploration model.
The program is designed to evaluate whether the Lawson discovery can demonstrate the flow, concentration and reservoir characteristics required for commercial development. Following drilling and casing, completion testing will assess key performance metrics, while independent engineering firm GLJ Ltd. will review results. MAX Power said the Lawson and adjoining Aurora projects give it control of 1,852 square kilometers along Saskatchewan’s Genesis Trend, which it believes is highly prospective for multiple natural hydrogen systems. The company also noted that its district-scale land position covers approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits across Saskatchewan, targeting large-volume accumulations of natural hydrogen.
This development is significant because natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is a potential clean energy source that can be extracted directly from the earth, bypassing the energy-intensive processes required for green or blue hydrogen. If commercial viability is confirmed, the Lawson discovery could position Canada as a leader in this emerging sector. The company’s progress also underscores the growing interest in natural hydrogen exploration globally, with implications for decarbonization and energy security. MAX Power’s broader portfolio, including the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in Arizona, further diversifies its exposure to critical minerals needed for the energy transition.
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