MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) announced it has retained GLJ Ltd., a Calgary-based energy consulting firm, to support commercial evaluation of the Lawson Natural Hydrogen system in Saskatchewan. The move follows 3D seismic results that significantly expanded the project's interpreted scale. GLJ will focus on resource modeling, development potential and optimization of an expanded drill program targeting Natural Hydrogen and Helium across the 28 sq. km Lawson Complex, while also contributing to development of the Company's AI-driven MAXX LEMI platform.
The engagement of GLJ Ltd. marks a critical step in advancing the Lawson project toward commercialization. According to MAX Power, the 3D seismic data has revealed a much larger subsurface structure than previously identified, underscoring the potential for significant natural hydrogen accumulations. Natural hydrogen is gaining attention as a low-carbon energy source that could play a role in the global energy transition. The company's 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, plus an additional 5.7 million acres under application, 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, 100%-owned by MAX Power's U.S. subsidiary.
GLJ Ltd. brings decades of expertise in reservoir evaluation and resource assessment, which will be instrumental in modeling the Lawson complex's potential. The consulting firm's work will help define the most efficient drilling targets and extraction methods, potentially accelerating the project's timeline. MAX Power's AI-driven MAXX LEMI platform will further enhance data analysis and decision-making.
The implications of this announcement are significant for the natural hydrogen sector. If the commercial evaluation confirms economic viability, the Lawson project could position Canada as a leader in natural hydrogen production, offering a domestic source of clean energy. This aligns with global efforts to decarbonize and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Investors and industry watchers will be closely monitoring the results of GLJ's assessment, which could unlock substantial value for MAX Power and its shareholders.
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