MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) announced the appointment of Tony Van Burgsteden as chief financial officer, effective immediately, as the company advances toward commercial evaluation of its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen platform. Van Burgsteden, a member of the company’s board and former CFO of Orano Canada, succeeds Ryan Cheung, who has served as CFO since June 2025.
The leadership change comes at a critical juncture for MAX Power, which is focused on developing what it describes as Canada’s first-ever subsurface Natural Hydrogen system. 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 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.
Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is generated naturally through geological processes and has garnered increasing interest as a potential low-carbon energy source. The appointment of Van Burgsteden, who brings experience from Orano Canada, a major player in uranium mining, could signal MAX Power’s efforts to strengthen financial leadership as it 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.
The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/9jvsq. For more information about MAX Power, visit the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.
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