Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) announced that heavy metal assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone in drill hole MM26-9 at its Murdock Mountain project remain significantly below the maximum limits generally required for organic fertilizer certification. The company reported that weighted average concentrations for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and other regulated metals were well under the thresholds established under AAPFCO's SUIP #25 guidelines and California standards. The drill hole returned an intersection grading 10.73% P₂O₅ over 4.50 meters of drilled thickness, underscoring the zone's consistency.
The company emphasized that these 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 noted 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.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed extending 6.6 kilometers in northeast Nevada, with additional applications potentially extending the strike to over 30 kilometers. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California.
The implications of these results are significant for the organic fertilizer market, as low heavy metal content is a critical requirement for certification. By demonstrating compliance with stringent standards, Nevada Organic Phosphate is positioning its Murdock Mountain project as a potential source of certified organic phosphate, which could meet growing demand for sustainable agricultural inputs. Investors should note that continued exploration success could enhance the project's economic viability and attract strategic partnerships.
For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/l73AJ. Additional information about Nevada Organic Phosphate can be found at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
