Nevada Organic Phosphate Confirms Murdock Mountain Assays Below Organic Fertilizer Limits

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) reported that heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at its Murdock Mountain project returned results well below maximum allowable thresholds under AAPFCO’s SUIP #25 standards, which are widely used by U.S. states and organic certifiers to assess fertilizer safety. Weighted-average results for key metals, including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, and zinc, were materially below limits applicable to rock phosphate containing 10% P₂O₅, supporting eligibility for Organic Fertilizer Certification under USDA National Organic Program guidelines.

Management said the results validate the project’s proof of concept by demonstrating consistent P₂O₅ grades and thicknesses alongside low contaminant levels, positioning the Upper Phosphatic Zone as a differentiated, organically certifiable phosphate resource with scale and continuity suitable for further resource development and expanded drilling. The company noted that this development is significant because organic agriculture relies on certified inputs, and domestic sources of organic phosphate are limited. The Murdock Mountain project represents a potential North American source that could reduce reliance on imported materials while meeting stringent organic standards.

The implications of these assay results extend beyond the company’s immediate development plans. As organic farming continues to expand globally, demand for certified organic fertilizers is growing. A domestic source of organic phosphate could provide supply chain security for U.S. organic producers who currently depend on imports. The project’s location in northeast Nevada offers logistical advantages, being situated close to transportation infrastructure including highways and rail connections to major agricultural markets like California.

For investors and stakeholders, these results represent a technical milestone that de-risks the project’s organic certification pathway. The confirmation of low heavy metal content addresses one of the key regulatory hurdles for organic fertilizer production. With the Upper Phosphatic Zone showing both favorable geology and compliant chemistry, the project moves closer to potential commercial development. The company’s focus now shifts to further resource definition and advancing toward production readiness, though additional steps including more extensive drilling and permitting would be required before any mining operations could commence.

Industry observers note that successful development of the Murdock Mountain resource could impact the organic fertilizer market by providing an alternative to current sources. The project’s scale—with potential strike length extending over 30 kilometers—suggests it could become a significant supplier if developed. As organic standards continue to evolve and tighten, having a domestic source that consistently meets stringent contaminant limits could provide competitive advantages in the growing organic agriculture sector. Additional information about the company is available through its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.