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Orion Resource Partners Makes Significant Fundraising Breakthrough

Orion Resource Partners LP, a prominent investment firm with a focus on metals and materials, recently announced the successful closing of its flagship fund, Mine Finance Fund IV. This remarkable fundraising effort of approximately $2.2 billion marks a historic milestone for the firm, positioning it as the largest fund Orion has raised to date. The close attracted commitments from a diverse range of global investors, including pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other reputable institutional investors.

With 61% of the fund already committed across various projects in North and South America, Europe, Australasia, and Africa, Fund IV is poised for strong performance, underscored by early distributions to its investors. The success of this fund is attributed to robust market conditions in the metals and mining sector, highlighting Orion's disciplined investment strategy and adept asset management capabilities.

The closure of Fund IV comes on the heels of a robust year for Orion, characterized by successful fundraising initiatives and strategic collaborations aimed at scaling the firm’s investment platform. Notably, these include:

• - The establishment of the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium in October 2025, which launched with $1.8 billion of committed capital in partnership with the U.S. Government.
• - A $1.2 billion collaboration with ADQ to create Orion Abu Dhabi, a joint venture focused on securing strategic metals and critical minerals.
• - A recent partnership announced with SNB Capital to bolster Saudi Arabia's mining industry and enhance access to essential commodities.
• - The expansion of Orion's liquid strategies to over $750 million in assets, which includes the Orion Resource Equities and Orion Commodities Management.
• - Additionally, the successful close of $43 million for the inaugural fund of Orion Industrial Ventures, aimed at investing in innovative technologies to provide sustainable solutions for critical minerals and energy resources.

These initiatives showcase the breadth and versatility of Orion's integrated investment platform, ranging from resource royalties and mine financing to venture capital investments, public market engagements, and logistics in the metals and minerals sector.

Orion's Founder and Group CEO, Oskar Lewnowski, expressed optimism about the future, stating, "The past year has been a defining one for Orion. As global demand for critical minerals and strategic metals has grown, we have seen increased interest from sovereign and strategic investors who recognize our strengths. Surpassing $9 billion in assets under management sends a strong signal of confidence in our operational capabilities."

The firm has demonstrated solid investment discipline as it navigates a rapidly evolving market landscape, reflecting the growing relevance of its investment model. Istvan Zollei, Orion’s Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Mine Finance, noted, "We are incredibly thankful for the ongoing support from our investors. Fund IV signifies a significant achievement for Orion and underscores the critical importance of our platform in providing essential resources to the global economy."

With a well-established portfolio focusing on crucial assets like copper, lithium, and other vital metals, Orion Resource Partners is exceptionally positioned to further harness opportunities that cater to the global economic demands. As the landscape continues to shift towards sustainability and responsible resource management, Orion is ready to lead, making strides toward a greener future while ensuring economic prosperity.

For more information about Orion Resource Partners LP and their investment strategies, visit www.orionrp.com.