Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has reported additional positive assay results from drill hole MM26-9 at its wholly owned Murdock Mountain project in Elko County, Nevada. The company intersected the Upper Phosphate Zone with a weighted average grade of 10.73% P2O5 over a true thickness of 4.48 meters, supporting the continuity of phosphate mineralization across the target area. The hole also returned 8.18% P2O5 over 1.0 meter in the Lower Phosphate Zone, while drill hole MM26-10 is nearing completion approximately 1.5 kilometers southwest in a previously untested area.
The company said the latest results reinforce its geological model despite weaker results from MM26-8, which it views as a localized anomaly. Nevada Organic Phosphate added that all analytical work was completed by ALS Laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, with company and laboratory quality assurance and quality control programs confirming the reliability of the reported assay results.
These findings are significant for Nevada Organic Phosphate and the broader phosphate industry. The Murdock Mountain project is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed extending 6.6 kilometers and additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers. The project's location near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California provides logistical advantages for future development.
The positive assay results reinforce the company's geological model and highlight the potential for a substantial phosphate resource in the region. Phosphate is a critical component in fertilizers, and domestic sources are increasingly important for agricultural supply chains. The continued strong assays at Murdock Mountain could position Nevada Organic Phosphate as a key player in the North American phosphate market, reducing reliance on imports and supporting local agriculture.
Investors and industry observers will be watching closely as drilling continues at MM26-10 and other targets. The company's systematic exploration and quality control measures add credibility to the reported results. More information can be found in the full press release at https://nnw.fm/lyb4T.
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. is a junior exploration company focused on its Murdock Mountain project. The company's newsroom at https://nnw.fm/NOP provides updates and further details on its activities.
