Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) is moving forward with an expanded drilling program and continued permitting efforts at its Murdock Mountain phosphate project in northeast Nevada, following positive results from an initial six-hole drilling campaign. The company announced that the program confirmed consistent phosphate mineralization averaging 10.93% P2O5, with a higher-grade interval of approximately 17.5% P2O5 over 4 meters.
The company is pursuing a differentiated strategy focused on direct-application organic phosphate fertilizer, which can be mined, ground, and applied to fields without chemical processing. This approach could significantly reduce capital costs and avoid many environmental issues associated with conventional phosphate production. Management believes the phosphate-bearing strike system could extend more than 26 kilometers across additional federal lease application areas, and the company has outlined a large exploration target while continuing to advance permitting with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
The timing of the company's progress aligns with growing interest in domestic critical mineral supply chains. Phosphate was recently added to the U.S. critical minerals list, underscoring its importance for agriculture and national security. Nevada Organic Phosphate is positioning itself as a domestic supplier for organic and regenerative agriculture markets, which are increasingly seeking sustainable fertilizer sources.
The company's Murdock Mountain project is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, with a known phosphate bed 6.6 kilometers long and additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers. The project is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California, providing logistical advantages for future production.
As part of its next steps, Nevada Organic Phosphate plans an expanded 2026 drilling campaign to further delineate the resource and support permitting efforts. The company is also working to advance its federal lease applications with the BLM. For more details on the initial drilling results and the company's strategy, the full article is available at https://ibn.fm/oGLUa.
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. is a junior exploration company focused on its organic sedimentary rock phosphate project in Nevada. The company's news and updates are available at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
