US EditionUS, Abu Dhabi governments to invest $1.8 billion with Orion into critical minerals
The $1.8 billion fund aims to develop secure critical mineral supply chains, supporting U.S. economic growth and national security amid global resource constraints, consortium said.
- On Oct. 23, 2025, Orion Resource Partners LP announced the formation of the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, a mission-driven platform to support the United States in securing critical minerals supply chains.
- Amid constrained critical-resource supplies and global decarbonization trends, Orion CMC was created to establish secure critical mineral investments vital for U.S. economic prosperity, Ben Black said.
- The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's initial capital commitment, matched by Orion Resource Partners LP and ADQ, brought the consortium to $1.8 billion toward its $5 billion target.
- Orion CMC will prioritize investments in existing or near-term producing assets rather than frontier exploration, and intends to develop processing, manage offtake, and supply advanced manufacturing, data centers and artificial intelligence providers.
- Orion CMC is well-positioned to be that private-sector champion, bringing niche metals expertise and emerging-markets experience while engaging mission-aligned investors and partner nations.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Orion Resource Partners LP ("Orion"), a leading global investment firm specializing in metals and materials, today announces the formation of...
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The Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, led by Orion Resource Partners, has been established with an initial investment of $1.8bn, with an aim to bolster US economic competitiveness and national security.The post Orion Critical Mineral Consortium secures $1.8bn initial investment appeared first on Mining Technology.
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