Nevada Organic Phosphate Provides Update on Multi-Nutrient Chemistry for Organic Phosphate and Regenerative Agriculture
Executive Summary
- Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. reports weighted‑average assay of 10.93 % P₂O₅ from the first six drill holes in the Upper Phosphatic Zone (UPZ) at Murdock Mountain, accompanied by a suite of macro‑ and micronutrients beneficial for organic/regenerative agriculture.
- Heavy‑metal contaminants (As, Cd, Pb, Hg, etc.) are well below AAPFCO and USDA organic thresholds, giving the deposit a “clean chemistry” advantage for premium fertilizer markets.
- The UPZ also contains significant levels of calcium (28.96 % CaO), magnesium, silicon, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum and other trace elements, providing a multi‑nutrient, slow‑release fertilizer profile.
Key Details
- Assay Highlights – Primary Nutrients
- P₂O₅: 10.93 % (weighted average)
- CaO: 28.96 % – equivalent to ~52 % CaCO₃ for liming benefit
- MgO: 1.83 %
- SiO₂: 36.54 %
- Fe₂O₃: 1.23 %
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Zn: 233 ppm
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Assay Highlights – Secondary & Trace Nutrients
- Cu: 40 ppm, Co: 2.2 ppm, Sr: 618 ppm
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Mn: 90 ppm, Mo: 8 ppm, S: 0.5 %
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Heavy‑Metal Contaminants (ppm) – all below regulatory limits:
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As: 8.8, Cd: 2.99, Pb: 4.5, Hg: 0.201, Ni: 78.6, Cr: 392
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Comparative Global Benchmarks – NOP’s values are at the low‑end of worldwide sedimentary phosphate ranges for As, Cd, Pb, and U (U = 19.6 ppm vs 50–150 ppm typical).
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Drill Hole Coordinates & Depths
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MM25‑1 to MM25‑6 – depths ranging from 71.3 m to 125.7 m, dip −90° (except MM25‑5 at −65°), azimuth 0–120°.
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Quality Assurance / Qualified Persons
- Technical review by Garry K. Smith, P.Geo., Director & QP (NI 43‑101).
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Independent QP: Kenneth Tullar, B.Sc. Geol. Eng., AIPG Certified Professional Geologist – oversaw drilling, logging, sample handling and laboratory analysis (ME‑XRF24 for major oxides; ME‑MS61 ICP‑MS/AES for trace elements).
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Strategic Implications
- The low impurity profile reduces organic certification risk and positions NOP to capture premium market share in “clean” phosphate fertilizers.
- Multi‑nutrient composition offers agronomic benefits beyond phosphorus, supporting soil health, microbial activity, and plant vigor.
Notable Quotes
- Robin Dow, CEO: “These assay results continue to validate the strategic importance of Murdock Mountain… aligns directly with the needs of organic and regenerative agriculture.”
- Garry Smith, P.Geo., Director: “As global contaminant limits tighten, clean phosphate sources are becoming increasingly scarce… NOP’s low‑cadmium, low‑arsenic signature reduces regulatory friction for growers.”
Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the release provides substantive new assay data that materially enhances the market perception of the project’s value and its suitability for premium organic fertilizer applications).