Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) reported that heavy metal assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone in drill hole MM26-9 at its Murdock Mountain project remain well below the maximum limits generally used for organic fertilizer certification. The company said the weighted average concentrations for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and other regulated metals were significantly below the thresholds established under AAPFCO's SUIP #25 guidelines and California standards, while the drill hole returned an intersection grading 10.73% P₂O₅ over 4.50 meters of drilled thickness.
The company said the results reinforce the consistency of phosphate grades, thicknesses and low contaminant levels across the Upper Phosphatic Zone as it advances exploration at Murdock Mountain. Nevada Organic Phosphate added that the assay work was completed by ALS Laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and that company quality assurance and quality control procedures, including the use of blanks and certified reference materials, support the reliability of the reported analytical results.
The implications of these findings are significant for the organic fertilizer market, which demands raw materials with minimal heavy metal content. Nevada Organic Phosphate's ability to demonstrate low contaminant levels could position the company as a preferred supplier for organic farming operations seeking compliant phosphate sources. The Murdock Mountain project, located in northeast Nevada, is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, with a potential strike length of over 30 kilometers. This strategic advantage, combined with the latest assay results, may accelerate the project's development and attract partnerships or investment from agricultural and fertilizer companies.
Investors and industry observers will be watching for further exploration updates from the company, as consistent low heavy metal assays across additional drill holes could validate the project's economic viability. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/l73AJ.
