Nevada Organic Phosphate Reports Encouraging Preliminary Results from Murdock Mountain Drill Hole
June 2nd, 2026 2:35 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. reported promising initial findings from drill hole MM26-8 at its Murdock Mountain Property, intersecting a 15.3-meter section of the Meade Peak unit, with further assays pending.

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) announced encouraging preliminary observations from drill hole MM26-8 at its wholly owned Murdock Mountain Property in Nevada. The company reported that the drill hole intersected an apparent 15.3-meter (50.2-foot) section of the Meade Peak unit, which is the primary exploration target. The company's focus remains on the Upper Phosphatic Zone within the Meade Peak Member, with true thickness and phosphate content to be confirmed through laboratory assays.
Drill hole MM26-9 has been collared approximately 100 meters north and upslope from a previous drill location, and drilling is set to resume following a mandatory crew rest period. Nevada Organic Phosphate said that laboratory assay results from the current program will be released once received and validated. The company believes the Murdock Mountain Property hosts the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, with a 6.6-kilometer-long bed of organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate in northeast Nevada, and additional applications extending the potential strike to over 30 kilometers.
The property is strategically located close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near a rail head to California, which could facilitate future development. For more information, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/bnZkv. Updates on the company can be found in its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
This announcement is significant for Nevada Organic Phosphate as it progresses exploration at Murdock Mountain. The preliminary results suggest potential for a substantial phosphate deposit, which could be critical for agricultural fertilizers and other industrial applications. The company is a junior exploration firm, and positive assay results could enhance its valuation and attract further investment. The proximity to transportation infrastructure also adds to the project's economic viability.
Investors and industry observers will be watching for the laboratory results, which will provide more definitive data on the grade and thickness of the phosphate zone. The company's progress could have implications for the domestic supply of phosphate, reducing reliance on imports. Additionally, the organic nature of the phosphate may appeal to the organic farming sector, potentially commanding a premium in the market.
The discovery of a large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate deposit in North America would be notable, as most phosphate deposits are of marine origin. Nevada Organic Phosphate's project could fill a niche in the market. The company's next steps will be closely monitored by stakeholders.
Source Statement
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