Nevada Organic Phosphate Announces Continued Excellent Low Heavy Metal Assays for Drill Hole MM26-10 at Murdock Mountain and Promotional Activity Engagement
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Nevada Organic Phosphate (OTCQB: NOPFF) reported that heavy metal assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone in drill hole MM26-10 at the Murdock Mountain project remain well below California and SUIP #25 thresholds for organic fertilizer certification. MM26‑10, a 1.5‑kilometre step‑out, returned 10.89% P2O5 over 3.60 metres, with individual samples grading up to 16.20% P2O5 and low arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and other metals.
According to the company, ALS Laboratories, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited lab, conducted four‑acid ME‑MS61 analyses, supported by rigorous QA/QC including blanks and certified reference materials. Qualified Persons Kenneth N. Tullar and Garry K. Smith reviewed and approved the technical data. The company also entered a consulting agreement dated August 25, 2026 with Emerging Growth Research LLC, which will prepare an independent research report on Nevada Organic Phosphate for a fixed fee of USD $25,000, to be completed in approximately four to six weeks and distributed via major financial data platforms.
Positive
- MM26-10 intersection 10.89% P2O5 over 3.60 m at Murdock Mountain
- Heavy metals reported well below California and SUIP #25 limits for organic fertilizer
- High-grade sample up to 16.20% P2O5 with low contaminant metals
- Assays by ALS, an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited independent laboratory
- Robust QA/QC with blanks every ~11 samples and BAM 826-1 CRM every ~22 samples
- $25,000 research mandate to Emerging Growth Research for broad distribution of an independent report
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In the chart below, please note the SUIP #25 and the
California Heavy Metal Thresholds | 41 | 39 | 1500 | 17 | 75 | 420 | 300 | 100 | 2800 | |||||
SUIP #25 for | 130 | 100 | 1360 | 10 | 420 | 2500 | 610 | 260 | 4200 | |||||
DDH | Sample | From m | To m | P2O5% | As | Cd | Co | Cu | Hg | Mo | Ni | Pb | Se | Zn |
MM26-10 | 1121787 | 194.00 | 195.00 | 8.45 | 9.9 | 3.25 | 2.6 | 24.3 | 0.185 | 4.32 | 66.6 | 4.4 | 2 | 238 |
MM26-10 | 1121789 | 195.00 | 196.00 | 9.21 | 10.6 | 3.04 | 3.1 | 29.5 | 0.220 | 4.75 | 74.4 | 5.2 | 4 | 245 |
MM26-10 | 1121790 | 196.00 | 197.00 | 16.20 | 9.0 | 2.61 | 2.5 | 25.9 | 0.202 | 5.60 | 62.5 | 5.3 | 5 | 221 |
MM26-10 | 1121791 | 197.00 | 197.60 | 8.93 | 5.1 | 1.19 | 1.7 | 12.9 | 0.123 | 4.43 | 28.3 | 2.5 | 4 | 107 |
Note: the assays displayed above are the actual assays for each sample interval. Values are in ppm unless otherwise noted.
DDH | UTME | UTMN | Elev m | TD m | Dip | Az |
MM26-10 | 722868 | 4567500 | 2181 | 215.04 | -90 | 0 |
coordinates are NAD83 UTM | ||||||
Robin Dow, CEO, stated: "This is another solid intersection from MM26‑10 demonstrating that the Upper Phosphatic Zone continues to deliver predictable, clean, very low heavy metals content criteria suitable for Organic Certification. We continue to meet our objectives, positioning NOP as a genuinely differentiated entrant in the fertilizer market."
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- USDA-NOP 205.203(c) soil and plant amendments must not contaminate soil or crops with heavy metals.
- State fertilizer laws can vary, but almost universally adopt AAPFCO's SUIP #25 Heavy Metal Rule for determining whether a fertilizer is adulterated (AAPFCO, Association of American Plant Food Control Officials, created SUIP #25 to give states a consistent, science-based method for regulating heavy metals in fertilizers. It is not a law, but most states adopt it into their fertilizer programs).
USDA Organic Certification: For organic production, a rock phosphate fertilizer must:
- Be mined, not chemically processed
- Not contain synthetic additives
- Not exceed heavy-metal levels that would contaminate soil or crops
- Typically meet SUIP #25 limits (this is what certifiers check)
If a product meets these limits, it is generally acceptable for organic certification.
SUIP #25 sets limits per
Metal | Limit per | Limit per |
Arsenic (As) | 13 | 130 |
Cadmium (Cd) | 10 | 100 |
Cobalt (Co) | 136 | 1,360 |
Lead (Pb) | 61 | 610 |
Mercury (Hg) | 1 | 10 |
Molybdenum (Mo) | 42 | 420 |
Nickel (Ni) | 250 | 2,500 |
Selenium (Se) | 26 | 260 |
Zinc (Zn) | 420 | 4,200 |
Note: all values in ppm | ||
These are the maximum allowable concentrations before a phosphate fertilizer is considered adulterated under
Lab Assaying Methods & QA/QC
All sample preparation and analytical work was carried out by ALS Laboratories ("ALS"), an independent commercial laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for mineral analysis. Samples were delivered to the ALS Geochemistry in
Heavy metal assaying was by ME-MS61 trace element analysis: Samples were digested using a near-total four-acid procedure (HF; HNO₃; HClO₄; HCl) and analyzed by ICP-MS and ICP-AES. This technique delivers ultra-trace detection of a broad suite of elements, including deleterious or contaminant metals such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead, supporting environmental and processing assessments.
ALS maintains strict internal QA/QC protocols, including the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates with each batch of samples. These measures ensure that analytical results meet internationally recognized standards of accuracy and reliability, consistent with the requirements of NI 43-101 reporting.
Company Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
The Company implemented a rigorous QA/QC protocol consistent with NI 43-101 standards, including the insertion of blanks and certified reference materials into the sample stream.
Blanks: The Company regularly inserted a blank comprised of generically sourced sand every 11 samples (or
Certified reference materials ("CRM"): CRMs used in mineral exploration are used to assess analytical accuracy and are usually rock powders comprised of known concentrations of the metal(s) of interest. CRMs are usually obtained from commercial suppliers who provide the average of many analyses of the CRMs by multiple labs, which is referred to as the certified value, and a standard deviation of the analyses from which the certified value is determined. A typical criterion for accepting the analyses of CRMs in the mineral industry is that they should fall within a range determined by the certified (or "target") value ± three standard deviations ("
The Company is satisfied that the QA/QC results demonstrate the reliability of the assay data and support the integrity of the phosphate grades reported herein.
Qualified Persons
All assays and detailed core logging interpretation has been provided by the Independent Qualified Person for this drill program, Kenneth N. Tullar, AIPG Certified Professional Geologist (CPG 11142). Mr. Tullar has reviewed and approved the technical data in this news release.
The interpretation of the technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Garry K. Smith, P.Geo., a director of NOP and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43 101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Promotional Activity Engagement
The Company also announces it has entered into an independent consulting agreement (the "Agreement") dated August 25th, 2026, with Emerging Growth Research LLC. (the "Consultant"), pursuant to which the Consultant will act as an independent research provider. The consultant will prepare a report with the purpose to present an objective summary and analysis of the Company's operations, business model, industry, financial performance, and investment potential based on publicly available information (the "Report"). The Consultant will retain full editorial independence and control over the content of such Report. The Report will be distributed by the Consultant through FactSet, Bloomberg, LSEG Eikon, S&P Capital IQ, and made available on its website, its social media channels, and to conference attendees.
The Company has agreed to compensate the Consultant a fixed fee of USD
Emerging Growth Research LLC. is an arm's length party to the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, holds no securities of, and has no other interest, direct or indirect, in, the Company. All materials produced and disseminated under the Agreement will disclose that they are issued by or on behalf of, and paid for by, the Company, in accordance with applicable securities legislation.
The Consultant's contact information is as follows: 30 N. Gould Street Ste R,
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF)
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