MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has appointed Tony Van Burgsteden as chief financial officer, effective immediately, marking a strategic leadership change as the company progresses toward commercial evaluation of its Saskatchewan Natural Hydrogen platform. Van Burgsteden, a board member and former CFO of Orano Canada, succeeds Ryan Cheung, who served as CFO since June 2025.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for MAX Power, which is developing what it describes as Canada’s first 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 a dominant district-scale land position across Saskatchewan, holding approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits and an additional 5.7 million acres under application, covering prime exploration ground for large-volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen.
Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is generated naturally through geological processes and is gaining attention as a potential low-carbon energy source. Van Burgsteden’s experience from Orano Canada, a major uranium mining company, is expected to strengthen MAX Power’s financial leadership as it moves toward commercial evaluation. The company is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, 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, including a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, 100%-owned by its U.S. subsidiary. The company is an innovative mineral and energy exploration company focused on the shift to decarbonization.
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