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We believe that mining, done right, with purpose, vision, and a commitment to environmental and social responsibility, will play a significant role in the world’s transition to clean energy.

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 39.6%

The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex is the world’s fastest-growing, highest-grade, lowest-carbon major copper mine. Production guidance for Kamoa-Kakula in 2023 is set between 390,000 and 430,000 tonnes copper in concentrate at cash costs between $1.40-1.50 per pound of payable copper. Through the third quarter of 2023, Kamoa-Kakula has produced a total of 301,336 tonnes of copper in concentrate, placing it well on track to deliver annual production guidance. In 2022, the mining complex produced 333,500 tonnes of copper achieving the upper end of its guidance range.

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Western Foreland Copper Exploration

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 80-100%

The Western Foreland Exploration Project, which is 80-100% owned by Ivanhoe Mines, covers approximately 2,500-sq.km of tier-one copper exploration ground directly adjacent to the 400-sq.km Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex. Ivanhoe geoscientists have identified striking geological similarities to the Kamoa and Kakula copper discoveries across the Western Foreland area, which currently hosts the Makoko and Kiala copper discoveries. The 2023 exploration program is estimated at US$19 million and will include up to 70,000 metres of total drilling.

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Kipushi Zinc Mine

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 64%

The Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver-lead mine in the DRC is the world's highest-grade zinc mine, and is on track to return to production in Q3 2024. Kipushi is expected produce approximately 270,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate upon recommencement of production, which will place it among the world's largest zinc producers.

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Platreef PGM-Nickel Mine

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Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 64%

The Platreef Project in South Africa is the world's largest undeveloped precious metals project, which also contains significant nickel and copper, and continues to have expansive untapped exploration potential. Platreef is on track for first production in Q3 2024, and is expected to become the world's highest-margin, lowest-cost platinum-group metals and nickel complex.

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex Western Foreland Copper Exploration Kipushi Zinc Mine Platreef PGM-Nickel Mine

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Encouraging Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Through Arbor Day Initiatives

In observance of Arbor Day 2023, Ivanplats engaged the students of Mosesani Baloyi Primary School in an impactful initiative centered on promoting the importance of forestation and biodiversity. The event was not just a celebration but an educational opportunity, showcasing the crucial role of bees in our ecosystem and the health benefits delivered by forests. The theme for Arbor Day 2023, "Forest and Health," underscores the many benefits provided by trees. By...

Striving for excellence – Kamoa’s Kipaji development program harnesses local talent

The Kipaji Development program aims to fulfill employee development objectives for succession planning by nurturing Congolese talent into the next generation of mining leaders. In 2022, the candidates of the Kipaji development program were granted the opportunity to participate in the Psychology of Leadership Course conducted by Emerge Leadership Academy and the Management Development Program offered by Stellenbosch Business School. Additionally, they were able to choose...

The Kamoa Centre of Excellence officially inaugurated by DRC President, Félix Tshisekedi, amidst an enthusiastic crowd of more than 5,000 workers

Ivanhoe Mines is deeply committed to developing our dedicated employees who tirelessly contribute to the advancement of our company’s mission. We also acknowledge the importance of training and education for both our internal team and external stakeholders, and therefore, we give high priority to these invaluable opportunities. In early September 2023, the Kamoa Centre of Excellence (KCE) official opened its door to its inaugural class of Congolese students. The...

Ongoing exploration success at Western Foreland

Since 2017, we’ve been exploring the 2,407 square kilometers to the north, south and west of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, one of the largest current exploration programs in Africa. Exploration has resulted in two significant finds, Makoko and Kiala, which could potentially feed ore into the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex or, eventually, contribute to a standalone processing facility the Western Foreland licenses. Drilling at Makoko has defined a flat-lying...

Encouraging Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Through Arbor Day Initiatives Striving for excellence – Kamoa’s Kipaji development program harnesses local talent The Kamoa Centre of Excellence officially inaugurated by DRC President, Félix Tshisekedi, amidst an enthusiastic crowd of more than 5,000 workers Ongoing exploration success at Western Foreland

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Sustainability

Ivanhoe operates under value-based principles of excellence, personal accountability, integrity and social and environmental responsibility. Our commitment to responsible exploration and mine development underlies our strategic vision, striving to ensure that social and economic benefits are shared widely through community enhancement initiatives and stakeholder agreements with host communities, local entrepreneurs and employees.

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Our People

The Ivanhoe experience starts and ends with a dedicated and purposeful team that values a more inclusive path to mine discovery, development and production.

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Our Planet

The shift to clean energy requires enormous amounts of metals. Let’s obtain them responsibly and ethically while building a resilient future for planet earth.

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Our Prosperity

Through our portfolio of tier-one assets, Ivanhoe Mines is poised to be a long-life, responsible producer of green metals the world needs to grow and prosper.

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Governance

A culture of inclusivity enhances our performance. Moreover, it strengthens our associations with the communities we operate in and preserves the social value we bring.

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New high-grade #copper find in DRC similar to Kakula, Ivanhoe says https://t.co/BehSjZ19cW

Nov 29, 2023 • 06:06 AM PST

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#News- @IvanhoeMines_ announces the Kitoko discovery in Western Foreland – Ivanhoe’s fifth high-grade sedimentary copper discovery in the DRC! 💥 🔗 👉 https://t.co/eRDCvBh0AP https://t.co/LZ3eRMn36B

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#News - @IvanhoeMines_ is pleased to announce that it has been granted 22,195 square kilometres of greenfield prospecting rights for exploration in the Moxico & Cuando Cubango Provinces of Angola. The extensive package of prospecting rights covers highly prospective, greenfield… https://t.co/KtX36RrmFh https://t.co/q1lJ77d5o9

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Makoko ranks as the world’s third-largest and highest-grade copper discovery since Kakula in 2016... "These mineral resource estimates for Makoko and Kiala are just the beginning of demonstrating the immense copper mineral potential of the entire Western Foreland basin," said… https://t.co/bRA2jGQ44S

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Press Release Western Foreland Exploration

28 Nov 2023

Ivanhoe Mines Announces the KITOKO Sedimentary Copper Discovery in Western Foreland, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kitoko discovery includes drill hole DD008 intersecting 5.19 metres true width, grading 11.64% copper, at a […]

Press Release

27 Nov 2023

Ivanhoe Mines to Commence Exploration Activities in Angola

22,195 square kilometres of prospecting rights granted in Moxico and Cuando Cubango provinces Licence package equivalent […]