Nevada Organic Phosphate Hits 10.89% P2O5 in Murdock Mountain Step-OutSource: Nevada Organic Phosphate

By Mining Hub News Desk
26 August 2026, 11:31 a.m. EDT 2 min read

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has returned a weighted average assay of 10.89% P2O5 over a true thickness of 3.60 metres from drill hole MM26-10 at the Murdock Mountain project in Elko County, Nevada.

The 1.5-kilometre step-out drill hole successfully intersected the target Upper Phosphate Zone, extending the confirmed strike length of phosphate mineralization at the property to over three kilometres. Hole MM26-10 was drilled vertically to a total depth of 215.04 metres, with collar coordinates located at UTM East 722868 and UTM North 4567500.

The company has systematically advanced exploration at its wholly owned property following earlier 2025 drilling programs and intermediate 2026 holes including MM26-7, MM26-8, and MM26-9. Field operations are supported by capital from a private placement that closed in May 2026, which raised gross aggregate proceeds of $5,750,481 through the issuance of units priced at $0.18.

“MM26 ‑ 10 intersecting the Upper Phosphate Zone is a significant milestone for NOP. This hole extends our confirmed strike length of phosphate mineralization to over 3 kilometres, marking continued and meaningful progress de ‑ risking our geological model.” — Robin Dow, CEO

The Upper Phosphate Zone is interpreted as a laterally extensive, nearly flat-lying sedimentary horizon within the Meade Peak Member of the Phosphoria Formation. Sample preparation and whole-rock analysis using lithium borate fusion and X-ray fluorescence were conducted by independent laboratory ALS Laboratories under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.

The analytical process incorporated strict quality assurance and quality control protocols, including blanks and certified reference materials such as BAM 826-1 to verify accuracy. Company directors and geological personnel noted that the step-out results provide consistent data points across the mineralised horizon, supporting evaluation work aligned with emerging trends for low-contaminant organic fertilizer projects.

Nevada Organic Phosphate plans to release heavy metal and contaminant assays for hole MM26-10 once laboratory processing and technical review are complete.

Read the full announcement: Nevada Organic Phosphate Announces Encouraging Assay Results From Hole MM26‑10 at Murdock Mountain