Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) announced that heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at its Murdock Mountain project returned results significantly below maximum allowable thresholds under AAPFCO's SUIP #25 standards. These standards are widely used by U.S. states and organic certifiers to assess fertilizer safety.
Weighted-average results for key metals including arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, and zinc were materially below limits applicable to rock phosphate containing 10% P₂O₅. This supports the project's eligibility for Organic Fertilizer Certification under USDA National Organic Program guidelines, a critical requirement for serving the growing organic agriculture market.
Company management stated that the results validate the project's proof of concept by demonstrating consistent P₂O₅ grades and thicknesses alongside low contaminant levels. This positions the Upper Phosphatic Zone as a differentiated, organically certifiable phosphate resource with scale and continuity suitable for further resource development and expanded drilling.
The Murdock Mountain project represents what the company describes as the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America. The resource features a 6.6-kilometer-long organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed in northeast Nevada, with additional applications extending the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometers. The project's location near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and proximity to the rail head to California provides logistical advantages for potential development and distribution.
For business and technology leaders monitoring the agricultural technology and sustainable resources sectors, this development has several implications. The verification of low heavy metal content addresses a significant barrier to organic fertilizer production, potentially creating a domestic North American source for certified organic phosphate. This could reduce dependency on imported organic fertilizers and support the expansion of organic farming operations that require certified inputs.
The technical validation of both phosphate content and contaminant levels suggests the resource may be commercially viable, which could impact investment decisions in the agricultural inputs sector. As organic agriculture continues to grow globally, verified sources of compliant raw materials become increasingly valuable strategic assets.
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