MAX Power Ramps Up Next Phase for Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery and Broader Genesis Trend Strategy

Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Canada’s First-Ever Confirmed Natural Hydrogen System Accelerates Toward Commercial Evaluation as 80+ Structures Emerge Across 475 km Basin-Scale Genesis TrendSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.MAX Power Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen Documentary Videohttps://www.maxpowermining.com/NaturalHydrogen-NewEra/SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FSE: 89N) (“MAX Power” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an acceleration of its strategy targeting commercial evaluation and development of its Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan, and broader plans to enter into multiple strategic partnerships across various sectors in ways that view the 475-km-long Genesis Trend as a potential nation-building project. As announced January 16, 2026, MAX Power has confirmed Canada’s first-ever Natural Hydrogen subsurface system through drilling. At least 80 structures of interest – many with similar features as Lawson – have now been identified at Genesis that will be examined in closer detail over the coming months.Highlights:Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Mr. Ran Narayanasamy, CEO of MAX Power, commented: “We are moving rapidly at Lawson with an aggressive ‘months to molecules’ strategy targeting commercial validation. The repeatability and scalability potential of Genesis creates the opportunity for the birth of the world’s first Natural Hydrogen industry in Saskatchewan, driven not only by geology but technology – a model for the world as this emerging clean energy sector gains momentum. That is the vision and this is why we view Genesis as a potential nation-building project at a pivotal moment in Canada’s history.” Mr. Steve Halabura, MAX Power Chief Geoscientist, stated:“The Lawson Discovery validates our five-element system model for Natural Hydrogen deposits – the right source rocks, migration pathways, reservoirs, traps and seals. The western edge of the Prairie Evaporite, which hosts the world’s largest potash mines, extends along the entire eastern border of Genesis, providing the traps and seals necessary for the accumulation of Natural Hydrogen and associated gases. Our research to date suggests the right source rocks, migration pathways and reservoirs are present across broad areas of Genesis, supporting the potential for basin-scale Natural Hydrogen endowment.” Figure 1: Genesis Trend MapLawson 3D Seismic SurveyTetra Tech will manage in-the-field operations for the Lawson 3D Seismic Survey, mobilize and supervise field crews and equipment, and perform on-site quality control during acquisition. Data processing and interpretation will be handled by MAX Power’s selected specialists.“Tetra Tech is committed to safe, environmentally responsible field operations and delivering the acquisition quality our clients require,” stated Mr. Orrin Foster, Technical Director – Geophysical Operations, Tetra Tech.Environmental protection and safety measures will be implemented throughout the program to minimize footprint and community impact.MAX Power’s Chief Geoscientist, Steve Halabura, added:“Lawson is a structural play, meaning that in the subsurface, positive elevations above a regional baseline, which are called ‘closures’, are crucial for the formation of traps and migrating Natural Hydrogen and associated gases. The principal method for imaging the structural ‘lay of the land’ is the 3D Seismic Survey. ‘3D’ is exactly what it means – sound waves are used to image individual geological horizons, with the data thus gathered used to create three-dimensional – “3D” – images of structural closures, in much the same way doctors can visualize the internal organs of the body using ultrasound waves.” Why This Matters to InvestorsMAX Power has rapidly advanced from test of concept to commercial evaluation at a time when global demand for secure, clean baseload energy is accelerating.

The Lawson Discovery confirmed Canada’s first working Natural Hydrogen system. The 3D Seismic Survey is an integral part of the analytical, resource modeling and estimation program, and will also optimize the location for a confirmatory well at Lawson. Defining scale, reservoir integrity and commercial deliverability are key near-term milestones.Beyond Lawson, at least 80 additional structures identified along the 475-km Genesis Trend expand the opportunity from a single discovery to a basin scale platform with high potential for repeatability. The trend runs directly through the Regina-Moose Jaw Industrial Corridor, positioning Natural Hydrogen as a potential domestic supply source for heavy industry, agriculture, logistics, and technology infrastructure. If commercial deliverability is demonstrated, this could anchor a new strategic clean energy source for Canada, support nation- building infrastructure, and materially expand the Company’s long term growth profile.Stay Connected by Following Us OnX (formerly Twitter) x.com/MaxPowerMiningLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/max-power-mining-corpInstagram– MAX Power Mining – InstagramYouTube – MAX Power Mining Corp. – YouTubeand by joining our Telegram channel: t.me/MaxpowerMiningFigure 2: Evening Photo of Lawson Drilling Near Central Butte, SKRecent VideosThe Genesis Trend’s Industrial Corridorhttps://youtube.com/shorts/IAgALH_s3mILawson – Canada’s First Big Step into Natural Hydrogenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTTOwMxz_zoMAX Power Leaps at LawsonMAX Power drills into Natural Hydrogen in Canada’s first-ever dedicated Natural Hydrogen well:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr4Ha06__EgWatch the Drill in ActionVideo captures the historic start of drilling at Lawson on the Genesis Trend:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eguNGAfdIekMAX Power Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen Documentary Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXGDtTUbJ2cHistory in The Making at Lawson – Video Immediately Ahead of Drill Rig Setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNHazk9Sy4EAboutMAX PowerMAX Power is an innovative mineral and energy exploration company focused on the shift to decarbonization. The Company is a first mover in the rapidly growing Natural Hydrogen sector where it 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. Canada’s first-ever well specifically targeting Natural Hydrogen has been drilled by MAX Power at the Lawson target on the Genesis Trend, confirming a working subsurface system. MAX Power also 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 Homeland Critical Minerals Corp. On behalf of the Board of Directors,Ran Narayanasamy, CEOMAX Power Mining Corp.info@maxpowermining.comFor further information, please contact:Chad LevesquePh: 1-306-981-4753Email: chad@maxpowermining.comCautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which includes, without limitation, statements about: the interpretation of exploration and drilling results; the potential existence, size, continuity, recoverability, and commercial viability of Natural Hydrogen accumulations; the timing, scope, design, and success of anticipated appraisal, testing, and drilling programs; the advancement of the Lawson Discovery towards potential commercialization; the development, integration, and prospective use of MAXX LEMI; and the Company’s broader Natural Hydrogen strategy. Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions, including, among other things, assumptions regarding the Company’s ability to execute its work programs as planned, the availability and performance of equipment and personnel, regulatory timelines and approvals, geological continuity and reservoir characteristics, market conditions, and access to sufficient capital on acceptable terms. Forward-looking information is inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including, without limitation: exploration, appraisal, and development risks; the ability to obtain and maintain required permits and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; availability and cost of equipment and qualified personnel; geological, geophysical, and technical uncertainties; fluctuations in commodity and energy market prices; general economic conditions; and the Company’s ability to secure additional financing on acceptable terms. There can be no assurance that the Company will complete its planned drilling or related programmes as currently contemplated or within the anticipated timelines, or that any such programmes, if completed, will be successful or result in commercial production. 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