Nevada Organic Phosphate Mobilizes Drill for 2026 Program at Murdock Mountain, Appoints Stantec for Environmental Permitting

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) announced that drill mobilization for its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain Project in Nevada is complete, with drilling set to commence following site preparation by contractor FTE Drilling. The company also appointed Stantec Consulting Inc. as its NEPA environmental consultant to support permitting and regulatory engagement, while separately approving the issuance of 250,000 stock options to a consultant at an exercise price of $0.24 per share.

The Murdock Mountain project hosts what the company believes to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate deposit in North America, with a sedimentary rock phosphate bed extending 6.6 kilometers and additional applications suggesting a potential strike length of over 30 kilometers. The project is strategically located near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and close to a rail head to California, providing logistical advantages for future development.

The appointment of Stantec, a recognized environmental consulting firm, underscores the company's commitment to advancing through the regulatory process under the National Environmental Policy Act. This step is critical for obtaining the necessary permits to move the project forward toward potential production. The mobilization of FTE Drilling marks the beginning of field activities aimed at further delineating the resource and gathering data for feasibility studies.

For investors, these developments signal tangible progress in de-risking the project and moving it closer to a production decision. The completion of drill mobilization and engagement of an environmental consultant are key milestones that reduce uncertainty and demonstrate management's execution capability. The project's unique organic sedimentary phosphate source could position Nevada Organic Phosphate as a significant domestic supplier of phosphate, which is essential for fertilizers and various industrial applications, especially given supply chain concerns for critical minerals.

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