OSMOND PROGRESSING ORION EU CRITICAL MINERALS PROJECT and BOARD CHANGES

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  • Bulk sample results indicate Orion Project has relatively high-grades of six of seven rare earth oxides recently banned for export by the Chinese Government (highlighted below):
  • Metallurgical test works are ongoing and include consideration of rare earth element mineral by-products
  • Magnet rare earths and titanium metal are both strategic critical raw materials in the EU (two of 17)
  • Light rare earths, heavy rare earths, titanium and hafnium are critical raw materials in the EU (four of 34)
  • Iberian Critical Minerals Pty Ltd now has path to 95% interest in Orion Project after acquisition of half of remaining third party interest
  • Spanish experienced geologist and mining executive Mr Lachlan Rutherford to join Board as Executive Director
  • Focus remains on commencing drilling activities
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