MAX Power Mining Appoints Energy Leader Tom Kishchuk to Board of Directors

MAX Power Mining has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Tom Kishchuk, Executive Director of the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society, to its Board of Directors. Kishchuk brings more than three decades of leadership experience in technology integration, energy systems, and large-scale project delivery to the company. His extensive background includes serving as President and CEO of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada and holding the position of Vice-President at Federated Co-operatives Ltd.

CEO Mansoor Jan emphasized the strategic importance of this appointment, noting that Kishchuk's expertise in natural hydrogen and energy innovation will be instrumental as MAX Power advances its multi-well drill program. This program represents a significant step toward achieving what could potentially be the world's first commercial natural hydrogen discovery. The company's focus on natural hydrogen aligns with North America's broader shift toward decarbonization and represents a pioneering effort in the rapidly growing natural hydrogen sector.

MAX Power has established a dominant position in the natural hydrogen space with approximately 1.3 million acres of permits covering prime exploration ground. This extensive land position provides the company with substantial opportunities to explore for large volume accumulations of natural hydrogen. The company has identified high priority initial drill target areas, with drilling operations scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Beyond its natural hydrogen initiatives, MAX Power maintains a diverse portfolio of properties in the United States and Canada focused on critical minerals. The company's exploration activities include a 2024 diamond drilling discovery at the Willcox Playa Lithium Project in southeast Arizona, demonstrating its commitment to advancing multiple strategic resource projects. Additional information about the company's developments is available in its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MAXXF.

The appointment of Kishchuk represents a strategic move to leverage his extensive experience in energy systems and large-scale project delivery as MAX Power positions itself at the forefront of the emerging natural hydrogen industry. His background in leading major energy projects and organizations provides valuable insight that could prove crucial in navigating the technical and operational challenges associated with commercial natural hydrogen exploration and development.