MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has appointed Tony Van Burgsteden as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Van Burgsteden, a member of the board and former CFO of Orano Canada, succeeds Ryan Cheung, who served as CFO since June 2025. The leadership change occurs as MAX Power advances toward commercial evaluation of its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen platform, described by the company as Canada's first-ever subsurface Natural Hydrogen system.
Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is generated naturally through geological processes and is gaining attention as a potential low-carbon energy source. The company's Lawson Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, has been confirmed through deep drilling with data validated by three independent labs. MAX Power has built dominant district-scale land positions across Saskatchewan, holding approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits, with an additional 5.7 million acres under application, covering prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen.
Van Burgsteden, who brings experience from Orano Canada, a major player in uranium mining, is expected to strengthen financial leadership as the company moves toward commercial evaluation. The company states it is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement, and strong corporate governance.
In addition to its hydrogen projects, MAX Power holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. These properties are 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. The company is an innovative mineral and energy exploration company focused on the shift to decarbonization.
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