10:31 AM EST, 11/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Max Power Mining ( MAXXF ) up 12% on last look, said Friday it has begun drilling what it describes as the country's first natural hydrogen well at the Lawson target on the 475-km-long Genesis Trend in Saskatchewan.

Drilling at Lawson kicks off a multi-well drill program on a permitted land package for natural hydrogen exploration and development, the company said.

"We look forward to sharing the story of the Genesis Trend and our broader land package at the world's largest Natural Hydrogen event next week in Paris. For MAX Power we're now closer than ever in our pursuit of the Natural Hydrogen molecule, its potential accumulations, and ultimately a commercial discovery," said chief executive Mansoor Jan.

Max Power shares were up $0.08, to $0.74, at the last look on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

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