Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has reported that heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone in drill hole MM26-10 at its Murdock Mountain project remain well below the maximum limits cited for organic fertilizer certification. The drill hole, a 1.5-kilometre step-out along strike, previously returned 10.89% P2O5 over 3.60 metres. Individual samples from this interval showed arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, and other heavy metal concentrations below the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials (AAPFCO) SUIP #25 thresholds for fertilizer containing 10% P2O5.
According to the company, these results continue to demonstrate predictable, low heavy metals content in the Upper Phosphatic Zone, reinforcing its objective of positioning the project for the organic fertilizer market. This is particularly significant as organic certification requires strict limits on heavy metals, and the consistent low levels could make the project a viable source for organic phosphate fertilizer.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed stretching 6.6 kilometres in northeast Nevada. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. The company believes this is the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. Its location near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and close to a rail head to California, provides logistical advantages for future development.
The announcement is crucial for the company as it seeks to differentiate itself in the phosphate market. With increasing consumer demand for organic food products, the need for certified organic fertilizers is growing. If the Murdock Mountain project can maintain these low heavy metal levels, it could secure a niche in the organic fertilizer supply chain, potentially commanding premium prices.
Investors and stakeholders will be watching for further drill results to confirm the extent and consistency of the low heavy metal concentrations across the entire deposit. The company’s focus on the organic market aligns with broader trends toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
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