MAX Power Confirms Lead Target for Canada’s First Dedicated Natural Hydrogen Well

Core Insights - MAX Power Mining Corp. has identified a significant "test of concept" drill target named "Lawson" in the Genesis Trend of southern Saskatchewan, marking the first deep well in Canada specifically aimed at Natural Hydrogen exploration [1][3][6] - The company plans to begin well licensing imminently, with drilling expected to start in Q4 2025, transitioning from planning to execution [1][3][20] Geological and Technical Aspects - The Lawson target is located within a 200-km-long Genesis Trend and possesses all five critical elements necessary for Natural Hydrogen accumulation: source rocks, migration pathways, reservoirs, seals, and traps [5][6][10] - The target benefits from a "Salt Barrier" provided by the Prairie Evaporite, which is expected to serve as an effective trap and seal for Natural Hydrogen [6][9] - Data-driven targeting has been enhanced through approximately 180 line-km of seismic data and other geological assessments, processed using MAX Power's proprietary Prospect Ranking Tool [6][7] Strategic Importance - Lawson is positioned as a pivotal project that could de-risk at least 20 similar targets along the Genesis Trend, with the potential to establish a repeatable exploration template [3][16] - The Regina–Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor adjacent to the Genesis Trend offers multiple potential routes to market, enhancing the commercial viability of Natural Hydrogen [13][21] Future Plans and Developments - MAX Power intends to initiate a multi-well drilling program across its extensive land package, which includes approximately 1.3 million acres of permitted Natural Hydrogen land [6][21] - The company is also evaluating additional Lawson-style closures and other play types across its holdings, with updates expected in October [20][21]