Nevada Organic Phosphate Advances 2026 Drill Program at Murdock Mountain

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has initiated field preparations for the continuation of its Murdock Mountain drill program, with mobilization currently estimated for mid- to late-March 2026. The 2026 campaign is designed to extend the successful 2025 program westward, with plans to construct at least five additional drill pads along the remaining five-kilometer strike length and drill multiple holes per pad to further evaluate the continuity, thickness and grade of the 6.6-kilometer phosphate-bearing horizon. This expansion is crucial because the company's organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed represents what is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, making it strategically important for domestic mineral resource development.

The company stated that updated climate access modeling suggests heavy equipment access could begin as early as March 20-26, subject to snowmelt and ground conditions, and confirmed required wildlife surveys will be completed in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Wildlife prior to any surface disturbance. This regulatory coordination is essential for maintaining environmental compliance while advancing mineral exploration. The project's location near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and proximity to the rail head to California provides logistical advantages for potential future development and transportation.

The importance of this drill program expansion lies in its potential to confirm and extend the known phosphate resources. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometers, suggesting significant resource potential beyond the currently identified 6.6-kilometer horizon. Phosphate is a critical mineral for agricultural fertilizer production, and domestic sources are increasingly important for food security and supply chain resilience. The organic sedimentary nature of this deposit distinguishes it from other phosphate sources and may offer processing advantages.

For investors and stakeholders following the company's progress, the latest news and updates relating to NOP are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP. The 2026 drill program represents a significant step in advancing this unique mineral project toward potential development. As a junior exploration company, Nevada Organic Phosphate's systematic approach to evaluating this resource through phased drilling programs demonstrates methodical progress toward understanding the full potential of what could become an important domestic source of phosphate minerals.