Orion Launches $1.8 Billion Critical Mineral Consortium

Orion Resource Partners LP has announced the formation of the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), a collaboration designed to secure supply chains for minerals essential to economic and national security. This $1.8 billion initiative includes partnerships with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and ADQ, with a goal to reach $5 billion. The consortium will focus on near-term asset development, reducing reliance on long-term exploration projects.

Orion CMC aims to invest strategically in emerging markets, aiming to secure minerals crucial for technology and manufacturing industries. The platform is positioned as a bridge between developing nations and global markets, enhancing Orion's commitment to sustainable minerals supply through strategic alliances. Orion previously partnered with ADQ in January 2025 to develop similar infrastructures.

Key figures such as Oskar Lewnowski and Frank Fannon emphasize the consortium's role in addressing investment gaps in critical minerals, while DFC CEO Ben Black highlights its importance in maintaining U.S. leadership in advanced technologies.