MAX Power Mining has appointed veteran venture capitalist Andrew "Andy" Bowering as a Special Advisor, significantly enhancing the company's advisory capabilities during a critical expansion phase. Bowering brings more than three decades of capital markets and mineral development experience to the role, including notable achievements such as co-founding Millennial Lithium Corp., which was sold for C$491 million, and guiding Prime Mining Corp. through a C$449 million transaction with Torex Gold Resources Inc.
The appointment comes as MAX Power advances Canada's first multi-well Natural Hydrogen drill program while simultaneously building its global presence in the emerging hydrogen sector. Bowering joins an Advisory Board chaired by Brent Dunlop and supported by Bradley S. Sylvester and Tom Sandison, providing the company with comprehensive geological, engineering and financial expertise. This strengthened advisory team will play a crucial role in guiding the company's strategic decisions across its diverse portfolio of energy transition projects.
MAX Power has established itself as a first mover in the rapidly growing Natural Hydrogen sector, having built a dominant district-scale land position with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration ground. The company has identified high priority initial drill target areas with drilling scheduled to commence in Q4 2025. This positions MAX Power at the forefront of what many industry experts believe could become a transformative energy source, with Natural Hydrogen offering potential as a clean, abundant alternative to conventional energy sources.
Beyond its hydrogen initiatives, MAX Power is also evaluating strategic options to unlock value from its Willcox Playa Lithium Project in Arizona. The company holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals, with the Willcox Playa project highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery. This dual focus on both hydrogen and lithium positions the company strategically within the broader North American shift toward decarbonization and clean energy solutions.
The addition of Bowering's expertise is particularly significant given his track record of successfully navigating major transactions in the mining sector. His experience with multi-million dollar deals and company development provides MAX Power with valuable guidance as the company progresses its ambitious exploration programs and considers strategic partnerships or transactions. Investors can access the latest news and updates relating to MAXXF in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.
For stakeholders and industry observers, this appointment signals MAX Power's commitment to building a leadership team capable of executing complex exploration programs while maximizing shareholder value. The combination of Bowering's financial acumen with the existing technical expertise on the advisory board creates a well-rounded leadership structure as the company navigates multiple high-potential projects in the evolving energy transition landscape.
