Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has released new assay results from its Murdock Mountain project in Nevada, reporting that heavy metal concentrations in the Upper Phosphatic Zone remain well below the maximum thresholds cited for organic fertilizer certification. The results, from drill hole MM26-10, a 1.5-kilometre step-out along strike, previously returned 10.89% P2O5 over 3.60 metres. Individual samples from this interval showed arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals at levels below the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) SUIP #25 limits for fertilizer containing 10% P2O5.
The company highlighted that these findings continue to demonstrate predictable and low heavy metal content in the Upper Phosphatic Zone, supporting its objective of positioning the project to serve the organic fertilizer market. Organic fertilizers must meet stringent standards for contaminants, and these results provide further confidence in the project's potential.
The Murdock Mountain project is part of a larger sedimentary phosphate bed that extends 6.6 kilometres, with additional applications potentially extending the strike to over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. Its location near the main highway to Montello/Elko and close to rail access to California offers logistical advantages.
These results are significant because they address a key requirement for organic fertilizer certification: low heavy metal content. The presence of contaminants like arsenic, cadmium, and lead can disqualify phosphate products from organic use, and their consistent absence supports the company's strategic focus. As global demand for organic food and fertilizer grows, projects like Murdock Mountain could become increasingly valuable.
The news is particularly relevant for investors and stakeholders in the agricultural sector, as it suggests a potential supply of organic-compliant phosphate. This could help meet the needs of organic farmers who often struggle to find suitable phosphorus sources. The company's progress in confirming the quality of its deposit is a step toward commercial development.
For more details on the announcement, the full press release can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/vD0Lq. Additional updates and information about Nevada Organic Phosphate are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
