Orion Metals Limited announced that Mr. David Barwick has informed the Orion Metals Limited' board that he will be resigning as a director of the company effective from September 30, 2012. Mr. Barwick was appointed as chairman and non-executive director of the company in November 2008, stepping down from the chairmanship following the Conglin Group's acquisition of a controlling interest in Orion in mid July. Since that time he, has been assisting the company's incoming directors during the transition phase to the new board.

Mr. Barwick's resignation will allow him more time to pursue other business and private interests. The board also announced that Garry Gill, part-time chief operating officer for the last 12 months, has completed his contract and leaves the company on September 28, 2012.