Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) has announced the start of its 2026 exploration program at the Murdock Mountain Phosphate Project in northeastern Nevada, following the completion of required wildlife and sage-grouse pre-clearance surveys. The company is advancing drill pad construction and preparing to resume drilling to evaluate the strike extent, thickness, continuity, and grade of the phosphate zone, building on consistent mineralization identified in 2025.
The exploration program is designed to refine the company's geological model and support future resource classification while maintaining project timelines. The Murdock Mountain project hosts an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed that extends 6.6 kilometres in length, with additional applications suggesting a potential strike of over 30 kilometres. This is believed to be the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America, situated close to the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and near a rail head to California.
The start of the 2026 program marks a significant step for Nevada Organic Phosphate as it aims to define a phosphate resource that could supply the agricultural and industrial sectors. Phosphate is a critical component in fertilizers and has various industrial applications. The company's success in delineating a large, high-grade deposit could position it as a key domestic supplier, reducing reliance on imports. The proximity to transportation infrastructure enhances the project's economic viability.
Investors and stakeholders can follow the company's progress through its newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP. The full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/5oI3H.
