Orion Metals Limited (ASX:ORM)

Level 24, Riparian Plaza

71 Eagle St, Brisbane Qld 4000

GPO Box 122 Brisbane Qld 4001

Phone: 61 7 3020 0000

Fax: 61 7 3020 0002 www.orionmetals.com.au

ABN 89 096 142 737

ASX RELEASE

19 October 2012

Senior Executive Appointments General Manager

Orion Metals Limited (ASX Code: ORM) is pleased to advise the appointment of Mr Peng Huang as General Manager. Mr Huang will assume this role on a part time basis with responsibility for the day to day operations of the Company.
Mr Huang comes to Orion as an experienced commodities trader after graduating as an Environmental Engineer in Beijing and completing a Masters in Applied Finance at
the University of Queensland.

Chief Operating Officer

Orion is also pleased to advise the appointment of Mr Chris Creagh as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will assume the responsibility for the development of the company's projects and assist with the day to day operations of the Company as Orion focuses its efforts on its exciting Rare Earth exploration projects at Killi Killi in WA and Broughton Creek in Queensland.
Chris is a Geologist with over 25 years experience in the mining industry. This experience includes large exploration programmes, development projects, open cut and underground operations and business development activities. He has served in
senior positions in a number of listed public companies.

Chief Financial Officer

In addition, Orion has appointed Mr Bin Cai as the Chief Financial Officer. Mr Cai will fulfil this role on a part time basis in addition to his role as a member of the Board of Orion.

Orion Metals Limited (ASX:ORM)

Level 24, Riparian Plaza

71 Eagle St, Brisbane Qld 4000

GPO Box 122 Brisbane Qld 4001

Phone: 61 7 3020 0000

Fax: 61 7 3020 0002 www.orionmetals.com.au

ABN 89 096 142 737

Mr Cai has 20 years experience as an investment banker and company director. He is
currently on the Board of Carpentaria Exploration and Ultimate Resources.
Mr Conglin Yue, Chairman of Orion said, "I welcome Mr Huang, Mr Cai and Chris to the
Orion Metals team to assist the Board in realising the high expectations we and the shareholders have for the Company's key projects to add to shareholder value."
Bill Lyne
Company Secretary
Mobile: 04 1887 4175
Email: blyne@orionmetals.com.au

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