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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 09:31:57 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Nevada Organic Phosphate reported that drilling has extended the strike of the Upper Phosphate Zone to over 3 kilometres at the Murdock Mountain project. The company also provided updated assay results for hole MM26-8, noting a 4.60% P2O5 interval with reported true thickness.
Reasoning: The company reported successful strike extension of the Upper Phosphate Zone and provided high-quality assay data with clear QA/QC protocols, though one interval was noted as diluted.
Positive factors
- Successful intersection of Upper Phosphate Zone
- Strike length extended to over 3 kilometres
- QA/QC protocols and lab accreditation disclosed
- True thickness reported for MM26-8
Negative factors
- MM26-8 interval noted as somewhat diluted by detritus
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 explicitly states the MM26-8 interval is approximately true thickness based on core angles.
Evidence · text
“The target intervals are chemically conspicuous and the reported intervals below are believed to be approximately true thickness based on core angles recorded during core logging.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on ALS Laboratories accreditation, CRM usage, and blank/duplicate protocols.
Evidence · text
“ALS maintains strict internal QA/QC protocols, including the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates with each batch of samples.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling is described as step-out to test strike continuity and extend the known mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Continued step-out drilling is designed to test strike continuity”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
MM26-8Murdock Mountain · phosphateGrade: 4.03Grade 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
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:71-72
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 reported hole.
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
- Intercept Depth
- 72 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:72-73
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 reported hole.
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
- Intercept Depth
- 73 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:73-74
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 reported hole.
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
- Intercept Depth
- 74 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:74-75.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 reported hole.
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
- Intercept Depth
- 75.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:75.5-77
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Relatively high grade interval for the project.
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
- Intercept Depth
- 77 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:77-78.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 reported hole.
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
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
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MM26-8:71-78.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 company re-interpreted the MM26-8 interval as a 5m true thickness zone at 4.6% P2O5, though they noted dilution.
Positive factors
- True thickness reported
- Significant grade for the zone
Negative factors
- Diluted by detritus
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.