MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX; OTC: MAXXF; FRANKFURT: 89N) has appointed Tony Van Burgsteden as chief financial officer, effective immediately, the company announced. Van Burgsteden, a current board member and former CFO of Orano Canada, succeeds Ryan Cheung, who served as CFO since June 2025. The leadership change comes as MAX Power advances its Natural Hydrogen platform in Saskatchewan toward commercial evaluation.
Van Burgsteden brings extensive financial experience in the mining and energy sectors, having previously held senior roles at Orano Canada and other resource companies. His appointment is expected to strengthen the company's financial management as it progresses its flagship project, the Lawson Discovery near Central Butte, Saskatchewan. This project represents Canada's first confirmed subsurface Natural Hydrogen system, validated through deep drilling and data from three independent labs.
MAX Power has built a dominant land position in Saskatchewan, with approximately 1.3 million acres (521,000 hectares) of permits and an additional 5.7 million acres under application. These holdings cover prime exploration ground prospective for large-volume accumulations of Natural Hydrogen, a zero-carbon energy source that could play a key role in the global energy transition.
The company is also advancing its portfolio of critical mineral properties in the United States and Canada, highlighted by a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona. That project is 100%-owned by MAX Power's U.S. subsidiary and positions the company to benefit from growing demand for lithium used in batteries and clean energy technologies.
MAX Power's focus on Natural Hydrogen aligns with global efforts to decarbonize energy systems. Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, is generated through geological processes and can be extracted with minimal environmental impact compared to traditional hydrogen production methods. The company's Saskatchewan platform is one of the most advanced exploration projects for natural hydrogen in North America.
Investors can find the latest news and updates on MAX Power's developments at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF. The full press release regarding Van Burgsteden's appointment is available at https://ibn.fm/9jvsq.
MAX Power is committed to responsible exploration and development practices that prioritize environmental stewardship, community engagement, and strong corporate governance. The company's innovative approach to mineral and energy exploration positions it at the forefront of the shift to decarbonization.
