Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) reported that heavy metal assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at its Murdock Mountain project in northeast Nevada remain significantly below the maximum limits typically required for organic fertilizer certification. The company said that weighted average concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and other regulated metals were well under the thresholds established under AAPFCO’s SUIP #25 guidelines and California standards. Drill hole MM26-9 returned an intersection grading 10.73% P₂O₅ over 4.50 meters of drilled thickness.
The results underscore the consistency of phosphate grades, thicknesses and low contaminant levels across the Upper Phosphatic Zone as Nevada Organic Phosphate advances exploration at Murdock Mountain. The company noted that the assay work was completed by ALS Laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, and that its quality assurance and quality control procedures, including the use of blanks and certified reference materials, support the reliability of the reported analytical results.
This news is important because it highlights the potential of the Murdock Mountain project to produce organic phosphate with minimal heavy metal content, a key requirement for organic farming. The project is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, with a phosphate bed 6.6 kilometers long and additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers. Its location near a main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and a rail head to California provides logistical advantages for future development.
For investors, the low heavy metal assays could position Nevada Organic Phosphate as a strategic supplier in the growing organic fertilizer market, where demand for low-contaminant inputs is rising due to stricter regulations and consumer preferences. The company’s ability to consistently meet organic certification standards could differentiate it from conventional phosphate producers.
The full press release can be accessed at https://ibn.fm/l73AJ. More information about Nevada Organic Phosphate is available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
