Nevada Organic Phosphate Eyes Expanded Drilling After Positive Results at Murdock Mountain

Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) is advancing its Murdock Mountain phosphate project in northeast Nevada following an initial six-hole drilling program that confirmed consistent phosphate mineralization averaging 10.93% P2O5, including a higher-grade interval of approximately 17.5% P2O5 over 4 meters. The company is now eyeing an expanded 2026 drilling campaign as it progresses permitting with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

The company is pursuing a differentiated strategy focused on direct-application organic phosphate fertilizer, which can be mined, ground, and applied to fields without chemical processing. This approach potentially reduces capital costs and avoids many environmental issues associated with conventional phosphate production. Management believes the phosphate-bearing strike system could extend more than 26 kilometers across additional federal lease application areas and has outlined a large exploration target.

Phosphate was recently added to the U.S. critical minerals list, underscoring the strategic importance of domestic sources. The company aims to position itself as a supplier for organic and regenerative agriculture markets, which are growing as farmers seek sustainable alternatives to chemically processed fertilizers.

According to the company, the Murdock Mountain project is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. The property is situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near a rail head to California, providing logistical advantages for distribution.

NOP is a junior exploration company with an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed 6.6 kilometers long in northeast Nevada. Additional applications extend the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometers. The company’s progress was highlighted in a recent article available at IBN.fm.

Investors can find the latest news and updates relating to NOP in the company’s newsroom at IBN.fm/NOP. The company continues to work on permitting and exploration to advance the project toward potential development.

The announcement comes as the U.S. seeks to reduce reliance on imported phosphate, much of which comes from Morocco and China. Domestic production of organic phosphate could support the growing organic farming sector, which requires fertilizers that meet organic standards. Direct-application phosphate rock is already used in organic agriculture, and NOP’s project could provide a scalable source.

While the initial drilling results are promising, the company faces challenges in permitting and financing the expanded campaign. However, the addition of phosphate to the critical minerals list may open up federal support for domestic projects. The company’s strategy of avoiding chemical processing also aligns with environmental goals, potentially easing regulatory hurdles.

As NOP moves forward, the industry will watch whether its organic phosphate can compete with conventional fertilizers on cost and yield. The 2026 drilling campaign will be crucial to defining the resource and de-risking the project for future development.

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