Orpheus Uranium Secures Native Title Agreement to Unlock Marree Exploration
Orpheus Uranium has executed a Native Title Mining Agreement with The Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, paving the way for advanced exploration activities at its Marree Uranium Project in South Australia’s Lake Eyre Basin.
- Native Title Mining Agreement signed with Dieri Aboriginal Corporation
- Enables early and advanced mineral exploration including drilling
- Marree Uranium Project located in highly prospective Lake Eyre Basin
- Geological setting analogous to known uranium deposits
- Ongoing technical review to define priority exploration targets
A Milestone in Native Title Collaboration
Orpheus Uranium Limited (ASX, ORP) has reached a pivotal milestone by executing a Native Title Mining Agreement (NTMA) with The Dieri Aboriginal Corporation, the Registered Native Title Body Corporate for the Dieri Determination Area. This agreement is more than a formality; it establishes a respectful and structured framework that allows Orpheus to commence mineral exploration activities on lands overlapping with the Dieri Determination area.
Unlocking the Potential of the Marree Uranium Project
The Marree Uranium Project, situated within the geologically prospective Lake Eyre Basin, is now positioned to advance from preliminary assessments to more intensive exploration stages, including drilling. The NTMA provides the regulatory certainty needed for Orpheus to conduct these activities while ensuring cultural heritage and Native Title rights are respected through heritage clearance surveys and ongoing collaboration.
Geological Promise and Strategic Alignment
Geological interpretations suggest the Marree Project hosts silcrete- and sedimentary-hosted uranium mineralisation, drawing parallels with Orpheus’s Frome Project and the established Four Mile Uranium deposits. This similarity enhances the project’s attractiveness and potential value. Orpheus’s internal technical team is actively reviewing the project to refine and prioritise high-value exploration targets, signaling a methodical approach to unlocking the site’s resources.
A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Exploration
Managing Director Clinton Dubieniecki highlighted the importance of the agreement, emphasizing that the partnership with The Dieri Aboriginal Corporation is foundational to conducting exploration in a sustainable and respectful manner. This collaborative approach not only facilitates regulatory approvals but also strengthens Orpheus’s capacity to deliver continuous exploration programs across its portfolio, aiming to create long-term value for all stakeholders involved.
Looking Ahead
With the NTMA in place, Orpheus is well-positioned to progress its exploration activities at Marree, potentially moving towards drilling and more advanced stages of project development. The company’s ongoing technical reviews and regulatory preparations will be critical in shaping the next phase of exploration and unlocking the project’s full potential.
Bottom Line?
Orpheus’s Native Title agreement sets the stage for a decisive exploration push in a promising uranium province.
Questions in the middle?
- What timeline is Orpheus targeting for commencing drilling at Marree?
- How might the NTMA influence future negotiations with other Native Title groups in the region?
- What are the potential resource estimates or exploration targets emerging from the ongoing technical review?
