Osmond Resources Confirms High-Grade Rutile and Zircon in Zone 2 at Orion EU Critical Minerals Project


 

Osmond Resources Limited (ASX: OSM) has announced a major breakthrough at its Orion EU Critical Minerals Project in southern Spain, confirming high-grade rutile and zircon mineralisation in Zone 2—a key link between previously confirmed Zones 1 and 3. This discovery cements the continuity of heavy mineral seams across all three zones within the 86.4 km² permit area.

Assay results from Zone 2 are particularly promising. Sample Z2_03 returned 8.2% rutile and 4.0% zircon, while Z2_04 yielded 7.1% rutile and 3.2% zircon. These results were validated against earlier bulk sample analysis and confirm the lateral extent of mineralised outcrops along a 12 km strike.

This milestone paves the way for Osmond’s 15-hole maiden drill program, which is expected to commence shortly after permitting. The drilling aims to establish vertical and lateral continuity and support the Company’s maiden Mineral Resource Estimate and upcoming Scoping Study, both slated for late 2025.

Zone 2’s confirmation is a game-changer for Osmond, positioning the Orion Project as one of the few known continuous stratabound Ti-Zr-REE systems in Europe. Geological mapping indicates that the mineralised layers lie in flat-lying sedimentary beds, making the resource highly predictable and attractive for development.

In a broader context, rutile and zircon are classified as strategic minerals by the EU. With the titanium and zirconium markets experiencing global supply pressures, Osmond’s progress offers Europe a potential domestic supply source. The project’s location in Spain, combined with favourable geology and regulatory tailwinds, places Osmond at the forefront of Europe’s critical minerals supply chain.

With all three zones now confirmed and drilling imminent, Osmond Resources is poised to take the Orion Project from exploration to resource definition—unlocking long-term value in a high-demand, strategically significant sector.

 

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