Orion Minerals Ltd (ASX/JSE:ORN) is an ASX and JSE listed explorer / developer that has directed its focus on fast tracking the development of a major Zinc-Copper project, following the acquisition of an effective 73.33% interest in the advanced Prieska Project, located near Copperton in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Exploration upside to the Prieska Project is also secured via earn-in rights over a large part of the Areachap geological terrane, extending along a 125km long belt to the north of Copperton. A number of earn-in properties boast historic discoveries of Zinc-Copper, Gold-Copper, Nickel-Copper-Cobalt-PGE and Lithium-Rare Earth Elements. This Areachap Project presents excellent near-term growth potential for the Company.