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, making this development crucial for the organic agriculture industry's supply chain.
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, which is essential for products used in certified organic farming operations across the United States.
Company management stated 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 full press release detailing these findings is available at https://ibn.fm/Hq5VI.
The importance of this development extends beyond the company's immediate prospects. Organic agriculture represents one of the fastest-growing segments of the food production industry, with increasing consumer demand for organic products driving expansion. However, organic farmers face significant challenges in sourcing approved inputs, particularly fertilizers that meet strict certification requirements. A domestic source of organically certifiable phosphate could reduce dependence on imported materials and provide more stable supply chains for North American organic producers.
According to company information, the Murdock Mountain project features an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed measuring 6.6 kilometres long in northeast Nevada, with additional applications extending the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, situated close to transportation infrastructure including the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near the rail head to California.
The project's strategic location and scale potential could have broader implications for the organic fertilizer market, potentially affecting pricing, availability, and regional supply dynamics. As organic certification standards continue to evolve and become more stringent globally, verified low-contaminant phosphate sources like Murdock Mountain may gain increasing importance in maintaining the integrity of organic food production systems. Additional company news and updates are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
