Nevada Organic Phosphate Announces New Drilling at Murdock Mountain and Assay Results Update for MM26-8
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc.
- Ticker
- NOP
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Phosphate
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 08:34:29 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nevada Organic Phosphate has updated its interpretation of drill hole MM26-8, reporting a true thickness of 5.00 metres at 4.60% P2O5. The company also confirmed that the Upper Phosphate Zone strike has been extended to over 3 kilometres following recent drilling.
Reasoning: The update provides a clarified true-thickness intercept for MM26-8 and confirms a significant strike extension of the phosphate zone to over 3km.
Positive factors
- strike extension
- true width disclosed
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- dilution noted
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The company reported that the 5.00m interval in MM26-8 is believed to be approximately true thickness.
Evidence · text
“The target intervals are chemically conspicuous and the reported intervals below are believed to be approximately true thickness”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details ALS Laboratories' accreditation and the company's use of blanks and CRMs.
Evidence · text
“ALS Laboratories (" ALS "), an independent commercial laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The company reports that MM26-10 extended the strike of phosphate mineralization to over 3 kilometres.
Evidence · text
“extending the strike of phosphate mineralization to over 3 kilometres.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- True Width
- 5 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 78.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:71-78.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The interval is reported as true thickness following re-interpretation of assay data, though noted as somewhat diluted by detritus.
Positive factors
- True Width Disclosed
Negative factors
- dilution
Evidence · text
“It returned 4.60% P 2 O 5 over 5.00 metres true thickness.”
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 5
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 4.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 72 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:71-72
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard assay interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“4.03”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 4.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 73 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:72-73
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard assay interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“4.98”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 3.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 73 m
- To
- 74 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:73-74
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard assay interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“3.64”
Context: 1.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 3.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 74 m
- To
- 75.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:74-75.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard assay interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“3.68”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 5.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 75.5 m
- To
- 77 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:75.5-77
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“5.91”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 2.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MM26-8
- Project
- Murdock Mountain
- Commodity
- phosphate
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- NOP
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 77 m
- To
- 78.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 128 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:77-78.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Upper Phosphate Zone
- Easting
- 724052.022
- Northing
- 4568778.258
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM
- Elevation
- 2038.504 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard assay interval within the re-interpreted zone.
Evidence · table
“2.82”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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