# MAX Power Commences Second Commercial Validation Well at Lawson to Triangulate Canada’s First Natural Hydrogen Deposit Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/max-power-commences-second-commercial-validation-well-at-lawson-to-triangulate-c--cb5ae6ed-bf80-4047-96fb-d27114945da6 Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/06/3340268/0/en/max-power-commences-second-commercial-validation-well-at-lawson-to-triangulate-canada-s-first-natural-hydrogen-deposit.html Publisher: globenewswire Original announcement: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: MAX Power Mining Corp - Ticker: MAXX - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Saskatchewan - Primary commodity: Hydrogen - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-20 18:39:48 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary MAX Power Mining Corp has commenced drilling at Lawson 3 to triangulate its natural hydrogen discovery in Saskatchewan following successful results from the Lawson 2 well. Lawson 2 recorded approximately 860 meters of continuous natural hydrogen readings and reached a total depth of 2,440 meters. Reasoning: The company is reporting successful commercial validation drilling \(Lawson 2\) with significant continuous hydrogen readings and is moving to triangulate the deposit with Lawson 3, representing a major step toward commercialization of a first-of-its-kind resource. - Positive factor: Continuous hydrogen readings over 860m - Positive factor: Extension of Lawson 2 depth - Positive factor: Triangulation of deposit via Lawson 3 - Positive factor: Deep basement penetration Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling at Lawson 3 is being conducted 1.2 km south of the original discovery well to triangulate the deposit. Evidence · text > this well was spudded 1.2 kilometers south of the original Lawson Natural Hydrogen Discovery **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The company mentions reviewing core with AGAT Labs and data integration by GLJ Ltd. Evidence · text > reviewing this core with our full technical team at AGAT Labs in Calgary ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (3) ### Lawson 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/max-power-commences-second-commercial-validation-well-at-lawson-to-triangulate-c--cb5ae6ed-bf80-4047-96fb-d27114945da6#fact-drill-facts-0) Lawson Complex · hydrogen #### Identity - Hole ID: Lawson 2 - Project: Lawson Complex - Commodity: hydrogen - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: MAXX #### Geometry - Intercept: 860 m - Hole Depth: 2440 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 860m of continuous hydrogen readings is a significant indicator of reservoir continuity and scale. - Positive factor: Continuous readings - Positive factor: Highest readings recorded to date Evidence · text > Approximately 860 meters of continuous Natural Hydrogen readings from gas detection system ### Lawson 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/max-power-commences-second-commercial-validation-well-at-lawson-to-triangulate-c--cb5ae6ed-bf80-4047-96fb-d27114945da6#fact-drill-facts-1) Lawson Complex · hydrogen #### Identity - Hole ID: Lawson 2 - Project: Lawson Complex - Commodity: hydrogen - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: MAXX #### Geometry - Hole Depth: 2440 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The well was extended 162m deeper than the discovery well, penetrating the basement complex. - Positive factor: Extended depth Evidence · text > Lawson 2 was extended beyond its originally planned depth to a total measured depth of 2,440 meters ### Lawson 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/max-power-commences-second-commercial-validation-well-at-lawson-to-triangulate-c--cb5ae6ed-bf80-4047-96fb-d27114945da6#fact-drill-facts-2) Lawson Complex · hydrogen #### Identity - Hole ID: Lawson 1 - Project: Lawson Complex - Commodity: hydrogen - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: MAXX #### Geometry - Hole Depth: 2278 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This was the original discovery well that confirmed the presence of natural hydrogen. - Positive factor: Discovery well - Positive factor: Gas flow to surface Evidence · text > Lawson 1 \) which achieved total depth of 2,278 meters and recorded Natural Hydrogen free gas flow to surface ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.