Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has announced a significant expansion of the known phosphate mineralization at its Murdock Mountain project in northeast Nevada. The company reported that drill hole MM26-10 intersected the Meade Peak Member, extending the confirmed strike length of the target phosphate horizon to more than 3 kilometers following a 1.5-kilometer step-out from previously drilled areas.
Preliminary core logging of MM26-10 identified oolitic textures consistent with the Upper Phosphate Zone, which aligns with the company’s geological model. Laboratory assay results are expected after validation, and the company is optimistic about the implications of this development. The successful step-out strengthens confidence in the continuity and scale potential of the phosphate system, a key factor for the project's economic viability.
Management noted that they are transitioning to a new drilling contractor after experiencing equipment, staffing, and logistics delays. They expect drilling productivity to improve as operations advance, which could accelerate exploration across additional project areas. The Murdock Mountain project is part of Nevada Organic Phosphate's larger land package, which includes a 6.6-kilometer-long organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed, with additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America.
The project's location near the main highway to Montello/Elko and the rail head to California provides logistical advantages for future development. As the company continues to explore and expand the known mineralization, the recent results at Murdock Mountain are a positive indicator of the project's potential. For more details, visit the full press release at https://ibn.fm/gODmo.
