Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) reported that heavy metal assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone in drill hole MM26-9 at its Murdock Mountain project remain well below the maximum limits generally used for organic fertilizer certification. The company said the weighted average concentrations for arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and other regulated metals were significantly below the thresholds established under AAPFCO's SUIP #25 guidelines and California standards, while the drill hole returned an intersection grading 10.73% P₂O₅ over 4.50 meters of drilled thickness.
The results reinforce the consistency of phosphate grades, thicknesses and low contaminant levels across the Upper Phosphatic Zone as the company advances exploration at Murdock Mountain. Nevada Organic Phosphate added 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. These findings are significant because they demonstrate the project's potential to supply organic-certified phosphate, a niche market that demands strict contaminant limits.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed, 6.6 kilometres long, in northeast Nevada. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. It is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California. The company's focus on low heavy metal content aligns with the growing demand for organic fertilizers in agriculture, where heavy metal contamination is a major concern.
The implications of this announcement are twofold. First, it validates the company's exploration strategy and technical work, potentially attracting investors and partners interested in the organic fertilizer space. Second, it positions Murdock Mountain as a strategic asset in North America, where most phosphate deposits are sedimentary and often contain elevated levels of heavy metals like cadmium. The low contaminant profile could allow Nevada Organic Phosphate to command premium pricing for its product and differentiate itself in a competitive market.
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