Mining metals for the future
Orion Minerals is committed to be part of shaping the future of mining by developing base metal production hubs in South Africa’s Northern Cape. This province is rich in resources and known for its strong mining heritage. Our mission is clear: Supply the metals that power a low-carbon world.
Five facts about us
Listing
Orion is dual listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Location
Orion Minerals is a globally diversified metal explorer and developer with its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM), its near-term Okiep Copper Project (OCP) and the Jacomynspan (JMP) Nickel-Copper-PGE Project, all located in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Orion also has exploration assets in Australia world-class Fraser Range. Learn more about our projects.
Current status
We are well advanced in our transition to a developer and operator, with first production at our Prieska Copper-Zinc Mine targeted for late 2026. Once fully ramped up, PCZM will have the potential to deliver more than 30ktpa of copper and 65ktpa of zinc. These are critical for industries like renewable energy, electric vehicles, battery storage and advanced manufacturing.
Sustainability
Orion has won multiple Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) awards, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards from the outset. Learn more about our Sustainability strategy.
Supplying the metals of the future
Orion is perfectly positioned to supply responsible copper and zinc to support the global energy transition and the demand for future-facing metals. Beyond copper and zinc, Orion’s portfolio includes high-quality assets with known deposits of nickel, cobalt, Platinum Group Elements (PGEs), gold, silver, tungsten, Rare Earth Elements (REEs), and lithium.
Explore our projects:
Prieska Copper Zinc Mine (PCZM)
- Globally significant VMS resource – 31Mt at 1.2% Cu and 3.6% Zn.
- Probable Ore Reserves at PCZM total 15.6Mt at an average grade of 1.1% Cu and 3.1% Zn.
- Potential for an annual steady-state production of 22ktpa Cu and 65ktpa Zn.
- DFS2025: Mined in two phases with a total life-of-mine (LoM) of 13.2 years.
- Trial mining and early dewatering has begun.
- Fully permitted and ready to build.
Okiep Copper Project (OCP)
- Opportunity for a second base metal production hub alongside PCZM.
- Premier historical copper district that produced >2Mt of copper over a 150 years.
- DFS 2025: Flat Mines (FM) project comprising 12-year life-of-mine (LoM) from first concentrate production.
- FM consist of four underground mining areas: Flat Mines North (FMN), Flat Mines Nababeep (FM-Nab) and the planned deposits at Flat Mines East (FME) and Flat Mines South (FMS).
- Estimated 78ktpa at steady of Cu at an average LoM grade of 1.18% Cu.
Jacomynspan Project (JMP) Nickel-Copper Cobalt-PGE Mine
- Executed Mining Right over Ni-Cu-Co-PGE+Au Intrusive Complex.
- JORC Mineral Resource of 65Mt at 0.28% Ni, 0.19% Cu & 0.02% Co, using a cut-off of 0.2% Ni.
- Potential for open-pit and shallow underground mining.