Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has announced that heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at its Murdock Mountain project in northeast Nevada remain well below the maximum limits cited for organic fertilizer certification. The results come from drill hole MM26-10, a 1.5-kilometre step-out along strike, which previously returned 10.89% P2O5 over 3.60 metres.
According to the company, individual samples from the interval showed arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and other heavy metal concentrations below the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) SUIP #25 thresholds for fertilizer containing 10% P2O5. These thresholds are among the standards used to assess the safety and suitability of fertilizers for organic production.
The company stated that these results continue to demonstrate predictable, low heavy metals content in the Upper Phosphatic Zone, reinforcing its objective of positioning the project for the organic fertilizer market. This is a key differentiator for the company, as organic phosphate sources are scarce, and most conventional phosphate deposits contain higher levels of contaminants that require costly processing to remove.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a junior exploration company focused on an organic sedimentary rock phosphate bed that is 6.6 kilometers long, with additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers. The company believes this is the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. Located close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near a rail head to California, the project benefits from strong infrastructure for future development.
The significance of these results lies in the growing demand for organic food and, consequently, organic fertilizers. As regulations around organic farming tighten, farmers need phosphate sources that meet stringent purity standards. By demonstrating that its deposit can deliver phosphate with low heavy metals, Nevada Organic Phosphate is positioning itself to supply a niche market that commands premium prices.
Furthermore, the consistency of the low heavy metal content across a step-out drill hole suggests a homogenous geological environment, which is crucial for resource estimation and future mining operations. The company plans to continue its exploration program to further delineate the extent of the Upper Phosphatic Zone and assess its economic viability.
Investors and stakeholders in the agricultural sector are watching these developments closely, as a reliable source of organic phosphate could help address the challenge of sourcing sustainable and safe nutrients for organic farming. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/vD0Lq.
For more information about Nevada Organic Phosphate and its projects, visit the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
