Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. has announced that field preparations are underway for the continuation of its Murdock Mountain drill program, with mobilization currently estimated for mid- to late-March 2026. The company, which trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol NOP and on the OTCQB under NOPFF, revealed that the 2026 campaign is designed to extend the successful 2025 program westward.
The planned expansion involves constructing at least five additional drill pads along the remaining five-kilometer strike length of the phosphate-bearing horizon. The company intends to drill multiple holes per pad to further evaluate the continuity, thickness and grade of the 6.6-kilometer phosphate-bearing horizon. This systematic approach represents a significant step in advancing what the company describes as the only known large-scale organic sedimentary phosphate project in North America.
According to the company's announcement, updated climate access modeling suggests heavy equipment access could begin as early as March 20-26, 2026, though this timeline remains subject to snowmelt and ground conditions. The company confirmed that required wildlife surveys will be completed in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Wildlife prior to any surface disturbance, demonstrating adherence to regulatory requirements and environmental stewardship.
The Murdock Mountain project features an organic sedimentary raw rock phosphate bed measuring 6.6 kilometers long in northeast Nevada, with additional applications extending the potential strike of rock phosphate to over 30 kilometers. The project's strategic location near the main highway to Montello/Elko, Nevada, and proximity to the rail head to California provides logistical advantages for potential future development and transportation.
The expansion of the drill program represents a critical phase in resource evaluation and project advancement. For investors and industry observers, the continuation of drilling activities following the successful 2025 program suggests confidence in the project's potential. The company maintains a newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP where updates relating to NOP are available.
This development comes at a time when secure domestic sources of phosphate are gaining importance for agricultural and industrial applications. As a junior exploration company, Nevada Organic Phosphate's progress at Murdock Mountain could have broader implications for North American phosphate supply chains, potentially reducing dependence on imported materials. The systematic expansion of drilling along the strike length represents methodical advancement toward better understanding the deposit's full potential.
The company's coordination with regulatory agencies for wildlife surveys prior to surface disturbance reflects industry best practices and responsible resource development approaches. This careful planning, combined with the project's unique characteristics as an organic sedimentary phosphate deposit, positions the Murdock Mountain project as a noteworthy development in North American mineral exploration.
