Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF; FSE: Z58) announced that drill holes MM26-14 and MM26-15 intersected 39 metres and 38 metres, respectively, of the targeted Meade Peak Member at its phosphate exploration project. The results matter because they extend the confirmed geological trend to more than 4.5 kilometres, with MM26-14 described as the westernmost hole drilled to date. That expansion supports the company's thesis that its organic sedimentary phosphate system is large and continuous, a key consideration for a junior explorer seeking to demonstrate scale to investors.
Geological logging identified oolitic zones consistent with the Upper Phosphate Zone in both holes, although laboratory assays are required to confirm phosphate content and true thickness. MM26-15 was drilled approximately midway between MM26-14 and MM26-12, which helps fill in the picture of the horizon between earlier holes. The company is advancing its drilling program with MM26-16, designed to fill a gap in existing geological data. CEO Robin Dow said the latest intersections support the continuity and scale of the phosphate-bearing horizon, while director Garry Smith emphasized that laboratory analysis remains necessary to determine phosphate grades and chemical characteristics. The results will contribute to the company's evolving geological model as additional drilling and assays progress.
The news is important because thickness alone does not equal economic phosphate; grade is the missing piece. Until assays return, the market cannot assess whether these wide intersections carry meaningful phosphate concentrations. Still, the consistency of the Meade Peak Member across widely spaced holes reduces geological risk and strengthens the case for a district-scale project. For a company like Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc., which is developing what it believes is the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, each step that confirms continuity adds credibility to the resource story.
NOP is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed, 6.6 kilometres long, in northeast Nevada. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. The project is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California, which could support future logistics if the project advances. The latest drilling results therefore matter not just for what they show today but for how they de-risk the larger 30-kilometre trend and inform the next phase of exploration. Investors can view the full press release at https://nnw.fm/t2v3A and follow the company's latest news and updates in its newsroom at https://nnw.fm/NOP.
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