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Orion Minerals Limited ( (AU:ORN) ) has issued an update.
Orion Minerals has raised approximately A$15.4 million (ZAR181.5 million) through a placement of about 698 million new shares at 2.2 cents each to sophisticated and professional investors, accompanied by one unlisted option for every two shares issued. Strong participation from South African and existing shareholders, as well as new investors, underscores growing confidence in Orion’s transition from explorer to producer.
The funds will be used to continue early works at the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine’s Uppers section, advance development once a US$250 million Glencore prepayment facility becomes unconditional, and complete optimisation and drilling programs at the Okiep Copper Project. The capital injection shores up Orion’s working capital as it finalises project financing and offtake arrangements with Glencore, putting the company in a stronger position to begin copper production in the second half of 2026 and potentially enhancing its standing in the regional copper sector.
More about Orion Minerals Limited
Orion Minerals Limited is an Australia-incorporated mining company listed on the ASX and JSE, focused on developing copper and zinc assets in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. Its key projects include the Prieska Copper Zinc Mine and the Okiep Copper Project, positioning the company to become an emerging copper producer in a market driven by the global energy transition.
Average Trading Volume: 767,316
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: A$238.7M
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