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- Initial 2025 drilling at the Murdock Mountain project returned average grades of 10.95% P₂O₅ over 4.2 metres
- 2026 program aims to refine continuity, thickness, and grade across the Meade Peak zone
- Organic phosphate positioning aligns with shifting U.S. agricultural practices and the growing need for uncommon raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture
- Project benefits from proximity to transport infrastructure in northeastern Nevada
- Exploration target ranges remain conceptual pending further drilling and verification
Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF), a B.C.-based leader in organic sedimentary phosphate exploration, has begun mobilizing drilling equipment for its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain project in Nevada, marking a transition from preparation to active fieldwork. According to a recent company update, site readiness has been completed, including wildlife pre-clearance surveys and construction of new drill pads (https://ibn.fm/pzguB).
The company’s approach is tied to a specific segment of the fertilizer market: direct application of raw phosphate rock for organic agriculture. Unlike conventional phosphate products that undergo chemical processing, the material targeted at Murdock Mountain is intended for minimal processing, primarily simple crushing and grinding, before application.
This positioning reflects changes in U.S. agricultural practices, where demand for organic inputs has been increasing alongside growth in the organic food sector. Farmers operating under organic certification frameworks are restricted in their use of synthetic fertilizers, creating demand for alternative nutrient sources.
Phosphate is a critical input for crop production, supporting root development and plant growth. The U.S. remains dependent on both domestic production and imports to meet agricultural demand, particularly as global supply chains for key inputs have faced periodic disruptions. Industry data shows that phosphate markets are influenced by both agricultural cycles and geopolitical factors, including export restrictions and concentration of supply in a limited number of countries. Against this backdrop, projects located within North America are increasingly viewed through a supply security lens.
Nevada Organic Phosphate’s project is situated in northeastern Nevada, near established transportation routes including highway access to regional hubs and rail connections to West Coast and inland markets. Proximity to infrastructure is a factor that can influence project economics, particularly for bulk materials such as phosphate rock.
FTE Drilling, the company’s contractor, is now moving personnel and equipment to the site. Once mobilization is complete, drilling is expected to resume with a focus on further evaluating the Meade Peak Upper Phosphate Zone, a near-surface, flat-lying horizon that extends across the property.
The program is designed to improve understanding of the zone’s lateral continuity, thickness, and grade distribution. These parameters are central to building a consistent geological model and informing future technical studies.
The company’s initial six drill holes, completed in late 2025, returned an average grade of 10.95% P₂O₅ over a true thickness of 4.2 metres. Individual holes reported grades ranging from approximately 10.2% to 11.9% P₂O₅, broadly consistent with historical interpretations of the formation.
Management has framed the current phase as incremental, emphasizing data collection rather than definitive conclusions. “Advancing this drill program will strengthen our understanding of the flat-lying horizon’s grade continuity and provide improved true-thickness control across the project area,” director Garry Smith said in the update, noting that results will contribute to evaluating the broader potential of the system. “Our work continues to proceed with discipline, and full alignment with regulatory and scientific standards.”
The Murdock Mountain property hosts a sedimentary phosphate horizon within the Meade Peak Formation. The company’s initial permitted area, covering roughly 1,813 acres, is associated with an Exploration Target Mineral Inventory ranging from 10 to 46 million tonnes, grading between 3% and 15% P₂O₅. These estimates are based on historical work and have not yet been verified under current reporting standards.
Beyond the initial permit area, Nevada Organic Phosphate has identified additional target zones that could extend the strike length of the phosphate-bearing horizon. Applications covering a broader land package suggest potential continuity over tens of kilometres, although these areas remain at an early stage of evaluation.
At the same time, the project remains in the exploration stage. The company has emphasized that the Exploration Target Mineral Inventory is conceptual in nature and should not be interpreted as a defined mineral estimate. Further drilling and analysis will be required to determine whether the identified zones support economic extraction.
The 2026 drill program is expected to play a central role in that process. By expanding the dataset across additional drill holes and locations, the company aims to refine its geological understanding and reduce uncertainty around the continuity of mineralization.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NevadaPhosphate.com.
NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NOP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP
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