Orion Resource Partners

Orion Resource Partners is an alternative investment manager with $2.6 billion under management.* Orion specializes in providing flexible capital investment solutions to mining companies – typically publicly traded – in the base and precious metals sector. Orion has a seasoned team of investment professionals with demonstrated capabilities in structuring debt, equity, convertibles, offtake, streaming, and royalty investments. Orion employs a disciplined, risk-adjusted investment process when evaluating portfolio companies.

Oskar Lewnowski

Founder and Chief Investment Officer

Peter Rozenauers

Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager

Jon Lamb

Managing Partner

Past deals in Commodities

BMC Minerals

Private Equity Round in 2021
BMC Minerals is a London-based company focused on the assessment, acquisition, and development of base metals projects, specifically zinc and copper. The company aims to build a diverse portfolio of mining-ready assets that deliver long-life projects characterized by low operating costs and strong revenue potential. Through its strategic initiatives, BMC Minerals is committed to enhancing its clients' access to valuable mining resources and fostering the growth of sustainable base metals operations.

Bushveld Minerals

Post in 2020
Bushveld Minerals is an AIM-listed mineral project development company with a portfolio of vanadium, tin and coal assets in Southern Africa, including an interest in a vanadium-producing operation. While Bushveld’s focus is on developing low-cost vertically integrated vanadium operations, the Company has multiple projects organised around three commodity-focused platforms through which it will unlock value for its shareholders.

Orla Mining

Post in 2020
Orla Mining conducts advanced gold and silver open-pit and heap leach project. Orla is developing the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Project located in Zacatecas State, Central Mexico. The project is 100% owned by Orla and covers over 200,000 hectares. Estimated Mineral Reserves as of June 24, 2019, are 44.0 million tonnes at a gold grade of 0.73 grams per tonne (“g/t”) and a silver grade of 14.2 g/t, for total mineral reserves of 1.03 million ounces of gold and 20.1 million ounces of silver. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Horizonte Minerals

Post in 2019
Horizonte Minerals is a nickel development company based in the United Kingdom, primarily focused on projects in Brazil. It wholly owns the Araguaia nickel laterite project, situated south of the Carajas mineral district, and is also engaged in the Vermelho nickel-cobalt project located in the Carajas region. The company aims to develop Araguaia as its flagship nickel mine, contributing to the production of nickel, which is essential for manufacturing stainless steel and electric vehicles. Through its strategic initiatives, Horizonte Minerals is positioned to play a significant role in the growing demand for nickel in various industrial applications.

Premier Gold Mines

Post in 2019
Premier Gold Mines is a mineral exploration company focused on developing gold projects worldwide. They advancing a portfolio of eight projects including two operating mines, two development stage projects and four exploration properties. The company remains focused on creating a low cost, mid-tier gold producer through its two producing gold mines, South Arturo and Mercedes, and through future mine development opportunities at Hardrock in Ontario (Greenstone Gold JV) and at the McCoy-Cove Project in Nevada. Premier Gold Mines was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Heron Resources

Post in 2017
Heron Resources Limited is an Australian company focused on the exploration and development of mineral deposits, primarily targeting base and precious metals. The company’s flagship project is the Woodlawn zinc-copper project, located southwest of Sydney in New South Wales. In addition to Woodlawn, Heron Resources also has interests in the Kalgoorlie nickel project in Western Australia and various exploration properties within the Lachlan Fold Belt of New South Wales. The company's portfolio includes projects for zinc, copper, lead, nickel, cobalt, and gold, as well as additional projects such as Yellow Mountain, Girilambone, and Barraba-Manilla. Established in 1995, Heron Resources is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Highland Copper Company

Post in 2017
Highland Copper Company Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development firm that focuses on acquiring and advancing copper projects in the Copper Range District of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The company owns the Copperwood copper project and the White Pine copper project, both of which are significant in the region known for its rich copper and silver deposits. Historically, the district produced over 15 billion pounds of copper from 1845 to 1995. Highland Copper has also acquired a substantial land package known as the UPX Properties, spanning approximately 448,000 acres, which enhances its exploration potential. Additionally, the company holds an option to acquire a 65% interest in the Keweenaw Project. By leveraging these assets, Highland Copper aims to establish itself as a key player in the copper mining sector in Michigan, with opportunities for future project development.

Premier Gold Mines

Post in 2016
Premier Gold Mines is a mineral exploration company focused on developing gold projects worldwide. They advancing a portfolio of eight projects including two operating mines, two development stage projects and four exploration properties. The company remains focused on creating a low cost, mid-tier gold producer through its two producing gold mines, South Arturo and Mercedes, and through future mine development opportunities at Hardrock in Ontario (Greenstone Gold JV) and at the McCoy-Cove Project in Nevada. Premier Gold Mines was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Nevada Copper

Post in 2013
Nevada Copper is a mining company focused on the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties, primarily in Nevada. The company specializes in copper, gold, silver, and iron ores, with its main asset being the Pumpkin Hollow property, located near Yerington, Nevada. This property features an underground mine designed to support a milling capacity of 5,000 tons per day. Established in 1999 and based in Reno, Nevada, the company was previously known as Astron Resources Corporation before rebranding in 2006.

Weatherly International

Post in 2013
Weatherly International operates copper mining projects in southern Africa, focusing on partnerships with junior explorers who require development expertise. The company aims to enhance the copper mining environment by leveraging its team's experience in mine building and operations. By working with junior explorers, Weatherly International helps manage the risks associated with mining projects, particularly in lower-risk areas where medium-scale discoveries are more common. This strategic approach positions the company as a valuable partner in the copper mining sector, facilitating the successful development of various mining projects while fostering growth in the industry.

Dart Mining Nl

Private Equity Round in 2013
Dart Mining NL is a mineral exploration company based in Corryong, Australia, that focuses on discovering precious, base, and minor metals in Northeast Victoria. Established in 2006, the company primarily investigates deposits of lithium, gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, zinc, tungsten, tin, and tantalum. Its flagship project is the Buckland Gold project, which underscores its commitment to exploring orogenic gold and porphyry base metals, along with critical minerals. Dart Mining is dedicated to advancing its exploration activities in a region known for its diverse mineral potential.
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