MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has completed intermediate casing at its Lawson 5 well at approximately 1,100 meters measured depth, with drilling now proceeding toward the Prairie Evaporite formation, which is interpreted as a key trap and seal for natural hydrogen accumulation. The company announced the milestone as part of its ongoing exploration efforts in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Lawson 5 is a 30-kilometer step-out northeast of Lawson 4 and is testing the potential west-to-east extension of the Lawson Natural Hydrogen system toward the Salt Wall. The Salt Wall Corridor extends approximately 475 kilometers north-south through the Genesis Trend to the Saskatchewan-North Dakota border. At deeper levels of Lawson 5, MAX Power plans to investigate a faulted fracture system associated with dissolution of the evaporite salt as it seeks to expand the scale of the Lawson Discovery.
The Lawson Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, represents Canada's first-ever subsurface natural hydrogen system confirmed through deep drilling, with data validated by three independent labs. MAX Power has built dominant district-scale land positions across Saskatchewan with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits covering prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of natural hydrogen. The company also holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals, highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, which is 100%-owned by MAX Power's U.S. subsidiary.
Upcoming completions at Lawson and Bracken are designed to address composition, flow and deliverability, while data from each well will also contribute to the proprietary dataset supporting MAXX LEMI. This news is significant for the natural hydrogen sector as it could indicate the potential for a large-scale hydrogen accumulation, which is crucial for the global shift to decarbonization. If successful, the Lawson project could provide a new source of clean energy and bolster Saskatchewan's position as a key player in the hydrogen economy.
MAX Power is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement, and strong corporate governance. The company's progress at Lawson 5 is being closely watched by investors and industry analysts. For more information on MAX Power Mining, visit their https://ibn.fm/MAXXF. The full press release can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/MSs2i.
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