Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. reported assay results on January 12 that address whether phosphate-bearing rock from its Murdock Mountain project meets contaminant thresholds required for organic fertilizer certification in the United States. According to the company's news release, heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at Murdock Mountain were well below the limits typically applied by certifying bodies when evaluating mineral fertilizers for organic use (https://ibn.fm/DSelU).
Heavy metal assays from Murdock Mountain fall well below limits typically used for highly sought U.S. organic fertilizer certification, clearly supporting eligibility under USDA National Organic Program standards applied by certifiers. For organic producers in the U.S., certification is governed by the USDA National Organic Program. While the USDA-NOP does not publish specific numeric limits for heavy metals in mineral fertilizers such as rock phosphate, certifiers rely on a combination of USDA-NOP rules and state regulations to establish acceptable contaminant levels.
Independent laboratory testing followed ISO-accredited and NI 43-101-aligned QA/QC protocols, with assays confirming consistency of phosphate grades and thickness in the Upper Phosphatic Zone. This rigorous testing methodology provides confidence in the data supporting the project's organic certification potential. The latest news and updates relating to Nevada Organic Phosphate are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP.
Murdock Mountain represents a rare North American sedimentary phosphate deposit suited to direct application, and ongoing drilling is planned to further define scale and continuity of the resource. This development matters because domestic sources of certified organic phosphate fertilizers remain limited in North America, creating supply chain vulnerabilities for the growing organic agriculture sector. The organic food market has experienced consistent growth as consumers increasingly seek food produced without synthetic chemicals, creating strong demand for certified organic inputs throughout the production chain.
The potential certification of Murdock Mountain phosphate could provide U.S. organic farmers with a domestic source of organic phosphate fertilizer, reducing dependence on imported materials and supporting more resilient regional food systems. Phosphate is an essential nutrient for plant growth and development, particularly important for root development, flowering, and fruiting in agricultural crops. Organic farmers currently face challenges sourcing approved phosphate fertilizers that meet both nutritional requirements and strict organic certification standards.
As Nevada Organic Phosphate continues exploration and development at Murdock Mountain, the assay results represent a significant step toward establishing a new domestic source of organic phosphate fertilizer. The company's progress could have broader implications for North American food security and the sustainability of organic agricultural systems, potentially influencing fertilizer markets and agricultural practices across the continent. The project's advancement comes at a time when supply chain resilience and domestic production capacity have become increasingly important considerations for agricultural inputs.
