Nevada Organic Phosphate (CSE:NOP) has intersected further apparent phosphate-bearing intervals along a target trend extending more than 4.5km at its Murdock Mountain Project in Nevada, US.
Hole MM26-14 intersected 39m of the target Meade Peak Member, while MM26-15 returned a 38m interval.
Core logging identified oolitic zones characteristic of the Upper Phosphate zone in both holes. However, laboratory assays are required to determine phosphate content and chemical characteristics.
The reported intersections represent apparent thicknesses, with true thicknesses yet to be established. Visual observations do not determine grades, economic mineralisation, or development potential.
MM26-14 is the westernmost hole completed at Murdock Mountain to date. MM26-15 sits approximately midway between MM26-14 and the previously drilled MM26-12.
Nevada Organic is now drilling MM26-16 to fill a gap in data coverage along the trend.
CEO Robin Dow says the latest intersections support the company’s interpretation of a laterally continuous phosphate-bearing horizon.
“With apparent mineralised intervals of 39m and 38m, respectively, and encouraging visual indications of oolitic phosphate in both holes, we are increasingly confident in the continuity of the system as we advance our drilling program,” Dow says.
The drilling follows earlier work that traced the target Meade Peak Member beyond 4.5km at Murdock Mountain.
Nevada Organic describes a broader 6.6km sedimentary phosphate bed at the project. Additional applications cover potential extensions exceeding 30km, although these remain subject to exploration.
Nevada Organic Phosphate is a Canadian junior explorer advancing the Murdock Mountain phosphate project in northeastern Nevada.
Write to France Pinzon at Mining.com.au
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