MAX Power Drills Record Hydrogen Readings in Saskatchewan’s Genesis Trend — MAX Power Mining Corp.

Event summary

MAX Power’s Lawson 2 well reached 2,370 meters, encountering continuous natural hydrogen readings over 831 meters and the highest readings to date in a major basement complex fracture zone.
Core #1 recovered 63 meters of material from the Deadwood Formation into the basement complex, with evidence of mafic minerals and alteration minerals like epidote and serpentinite.
Helium spikes are more numerous in Lawson 2 compared to the original discovery well (Lawson 1), suggesting higher density of deeper basement fracturing.
The company plans to extend drilling beyond the current depth to further assess the hydrogen-rich fracture zone.

The big picture

MAX Power’s ongoing drilling at Lawson 2 marks a critical phase in the transition from discovery to commercial validation of natural hydrogen. The continuous elevated readings and expanding geological model strengthen the case for Saskatchewan’s Genesis Trend as a premier resource jurisdiction for this emerging clean energy source. The company’s dominant land position and strategic location along industrial corridors further enhance its potential to lead in large-scale Natural Hydrogen development.

What we're watching

Commercial Viability: Whether the continuous elevated hydrogen readings and robust basement fracture system will translate into commercially viable flow rates and concentrations.
Geological Model Expansion: How the findings from Lawson 2 will expand MAX Power’s understanding of the broader Lawson system and potential for multiple Natural Hydrogen systems within the Genesis Trend.
Regulatory and Market Dynamics: The pace at which Saskatchewan’s policy framework for Natural Hydrogen will support large-scale commercialization, positioning Canada as a leader in this emerging clean energy industry.