MAX Power Mining to Present Natural Hydrogen Program at IMAGE '26 in Houston

MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) announced that its President and Director, Chad Levesque, will present at IMAGE '26 – International Meeting for Applied Geoscience & Energy, scheduled for Aug. 19 in Houston. The presentation will provide an overview of Canada's first confirmed Natural Hydrogen system at the Lawson Complex in south-central Saskatchewan, along with ongoing drilling efforts aimed at delineating what the company describes as the world's first large-scale commercial discovery of a new primary energy source.

The Lawson Complex is advancing through a multi-well commercial validation program designed to define the system's scale, continuity, reservoir characteristics, and commercial potential. The first well in the program, Lawson 2, encountered approximately 860 meters of continuous elevated Natural Hydrogen readings, including the highest readings recorded to date at Lawson. This well also provided evidence of an enhanced fracture system within the Precambrian basement complex. Drilling has since advanced to Lawson 3, which is positioned to provide a third data point as MAX Power works to better understand the deposit's potential volume.

Natural hydrogen, also known as white or gold hydrogen, is generated naturally through geological processes and is considered a clean energy source because its combustion produces only water. If commercialized, it could offer a new primary energy source with significant implications for the global transition to decarbonization. The presentation at IMAGE '26, a major conference for applied geoscience and energy, underscores the growing interest and potential impact of natural hydrogen in the energy sector.

MAX Power is an innovative mineral and energy exploration company focused on the shift to decarbonization. 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. The company 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.

In addition to its Natural Hydrogen projects, MAX Power holds a portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. These include 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. The company is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, meaningful community engagement, and strong corporate governance.

The presentation at IMAGE '26 is expected to draw attention from industry professionals, investors, and policymakers, highlighting the potential of Natural Hydrogen as a viable energy source. The success of the Lawson program could position Texas and the broader energy sector to explore similar opportunities, given the state's existing energy infrastructure and expertise. The implications of this announcement extend beyond the company, potentially influencing future exploration and investment in Natural Hydrogen across North America.