Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, August 12, 2026
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GRC 0.075 +7.1% FNV 334.84 −0.2% ZNG 0.830 +0.0% ITR 3.61 −2.4% AVX 0.005 −nan% ETG 2.52 −2.3% PPP 1.36 +0.0% EFF 0.025 +0.0% NVX 0.540 +25.6% NG 10.68 +0.4% ELE 27.08 +1.9% EM 3.95 −1.2% SGML 16.51 +0.1% ADZ 0.100 +0.0% AFM 1.50 −9.6% OMI 0.275 −3.5% GRC 0.075 +7.1% FNV 334.84 −0.2% ZNG 0.830 +0.0% ITR 3.61 −2.4% AVX 0.005 −nan% ETG 2.52 −2.3% PPP 1.36 +0.0% EFF 0.025 +0.0% NVX 0.540 +25.6% NG 10.68 +0.4% ELE 27.08 +1.9% EM 3.95 −1.2% SGML 16.51 +0.1% ADZ 0.100 +0.0% AFM 1.50 −9.6% OMI 0.275 −3.5%
Drill Results

Nevada Organic signs drill contract for Murdock Mtn.

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Executive Summary

  • Nevada Organic Phosphate’s subsidiary Nevagro LLC has secured equipment, contracts and facilities to commence a 12‑hole maiden diamond drilling program at the Murdock Mountain rock phosphate project.
  • A drilling contract was signed for up to 1,500 m (≈5,000 ft) of HQ‑diameter core from 12 locations targeting depths of 100–250 m.
  • Access roads have been upgraded and a new warehouse/field office leased in Elko, NV to support core logging, sample processing and ongoing field work.

Key Details

  • Road upgrades: Local equipment operators engaged to improve access routes to the designated drill sites on the Nevagro lease.
  • Drilling contract: Agreement with an experienced drilling contractor to execute up to 1,500 m of HQ‑diameter diamond drilling across 12 planned holes.
  • Target depths: Each hole will aim for a depth range of approximately 100 m to 250 m to intersect key phosphate targets in Area A.
  • Field infrastructure: Lease of a warehouse and field office in Elko, NV to serve as the hub for core logging, sample processing and future operational activities.
  • Funding status: Management states that “ample funding is in place,” allowing drilling to commence within roughly one week.
  • Management comment: CEO Robin Dow emphasized the rapid progress: “Our geologists Garry Smith and Marco Montecinos have made very significant strides forward… This is it: what we have been waiting 13 years for.”

Notable Quotes

“Our geologists Garry Smith and Marco Montecinos have made very significant strides forward to securing NOP's active drill program in a very short time. With ample funding in place, NOP expects to be on the ground within a week or so. This is it: what we have been waiting 13 years for.” – Robin Dow, CEO


Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational preparation with no immediate financial impact).

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