Orion Metals Limited announced the appointment of Peng Huang as General Manager. Huang will assume this role on a part time basis with responsibility for the day to day operations of the company. Huang comes to the company 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.

The company also announced the appointment of 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 the company focuses its efforts on its 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. In addition, the company has appointed Bin Cai as the Chief Financial Officer.

Cai will fulfill this role on a part time basis in addition to his role as a member of the Board of the company. Cai has 20 years experience as an investment banker and company director. He is currently on the Board of Carpentaria Exploration and Ultimate Resources.