Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) has reported assay results from drill hole MM26-10 at its Murdock Mountain project, which successfully intersected the Upper Phosphate Zone and extended the confirmed strike of phosphate mineralization to more than 3 kilometres. The hole, a 1.5-kilometre step-out along strike, returned 10.89% P2O5 over a true thickness of 3.60 metres. This development underscores the project's potential as a significant source of organic sedimentary phosphate, a critical input for sustainable agriculture and the transition to regenerative farming practices.
The company stated that continued step-out drilling is designed to test strike continuity and refine true-thickness and grade controls across the broader Murdock Mountain trend. Heavy metal and contaminant assays will be released following processing and review, which are essential for evaluating the quality and marketability of the phosphate rock. The Murdock Mountain project is situated in northeast Nevada, near the main highway to Montello/Elko and close to a rail head to California, providing logistical advantages for future development.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed that is 6.6 kilometres long, with additional applications extending the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. Organic sedimentary phosphate is distinct from conventional phosphate sources, as it is naturally occurring and does not require chemical processing, making it a preferred choice for organic farming and soil remediation.
The extension of mineralization to over 3 kilometres is a significant milestone for the company, as it validates the scale and continuity of the deposit. This news is important because it provides further evidence that the Murdock Mountain project could become a major supplier of organic phosphate, which is in high demand due to the growing global focus on sustainable agriculture and the need to reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers. The company's ability to demonstrate a large, continuous mineralized zone enhances its attractiveness to potential partners and investors.
For more information on the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/DVkyg. For the latest news and updates relating to Nevada Organic Phosphate, visit the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
