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August 6, 2020
Kakula Copper Mine underground development far ahead of schedule and surface processing plant advancing rapidly with 4,700-strong workforce
Definitive Feasibility Study for the Kakula Mine, and an updated Integrated Development Plan for multiple expansions of the entire Kamoa-Kakula mining licence, nearing completion
Surface stockpiles now contain an estimated 116,000 tonnes of ore grading 6.08% copper, plus 446,000 tonnes grading 2.73% copper, including satellite stockpiles at Kakula South and Kansoko
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Interactive Annual Report 2019
Thank you for joining us on an extraordinary journey in Southern Africa.
Today, we are in the midst of truly monumental achievements following 25 years of industry-leading exploration, discovery and development at Ivanhoe Mines.
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July 27, 2020
Ivanhoe Mines engaging in strategic discussions regarding its tier-one assets in Africa
Current broad-based increase in metals prices provides an opportune time to consider a number of emerging strategic alternatives
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July 23, 2020
Platreef mine development work now focused on equipping recently-completed Shaft 1 for first production
Updated Definitive Feasibility Study due this quarter; will include a Preliminary Economic Assessment on phased-development production strategy
Strong palladium, platinum, gold and rhodium prices continue to propel Platreef’s ‘metals-price basket’ higher
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July 6, 2020
Kakula Copper Mine underground development continues significantly ahead of schedule; more than 17 kilometres now complete and 5.1 kilometres ahead of plan
Surface stockpiles now contain an estimated 68,000 tonnes of ore grading 5.90% copper and 394,000 tonnes of medium-grade ore grading 2.71% copper, including satellite stockpiles at Kakula South and Kansoko
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June 16, 2020
Platreef successfully completes sinking of Shaft 1 to its final depth of approx. 1,000 m below surface
Project team achieves South African shaft-sinking industry leader status for safety performance
Updated Definitive Feasibility Study expected to be finalized in Q3 2020; will include a scoping study on the phased development production plan
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Sustainability Report 2019
Ivanhoe Mines issues its third annual Sustainability Report showcasing the company’s achievements towards its goal of producing the world’s “greenest copper”.
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June 3, 2020
Kakula Copper Mine underground development 4.7 km ahead of schedule; more than 15.4 km now complete.
Fifth consecutive monthly development record set in May, with 1,868 m achieved.
Construction progress remains on track for initial production in Q3 2021.
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May 13, 2020
Ivanhoe issues first quarter financial results and review of mine construction progress and exploration activities.
Early implementation of extraordinary COVID-19 prevention measures has allowed development of the flagship Kakula Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo to continue uninterrupted, with initial production on track for third quarter of 2021.
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April 27, 2020
Ivanhoe targets company-wide cash savings of up to US$75 million to strengthen its approx. US$600 million treasury. Development at the Kakula Copper Mine now approx. 4.2 km ahead of schedule.
Copper ore grading 8% being mined and stockpiled at the flagship Kamoa-Kakula Copper Project.
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COVID-19 Update
On behalf of everyone at Ivanhoe Mines, we salute our front-line medical professionals who are working hard to keep us safe during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Ivanhoe Mines is implementing extraordinary measures to safeguard its people and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its mine development operations.
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Kakula Construction Update
Birds-eye view of the surface infrastructure near Kakula’s twin declines. The conveyor system (centre) that will transport broken ore from underground to the surface processing plant.
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Aurecon and Ivanplats win IAP2 award
November 12, 2019
Ivanplats (Ivanhoe Mines’ South African subsidiary) and Aurecon were awarded the IAP2 (International Association for Public Participation) Members at Large Project of the Year at the 2019 Core Values Awards for the Bonega Communities Trust project.
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November 8, 2019
Miners drilling at the face of Kakula South Ventilation Decline No 2.
Ivanhoe Mines issues third quarter financial results and review of mine development and exploration activities. Capacity of Kakula's processing plant modules increased by 26% from 3.0 Mtpa to 3.8 Mtpa each, significantly boosting projected early-stage copper production.
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About Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; OTCQX: IVPAF) is a Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal projects in Southern Africa: the development of new mines at the Kamoa-Kakula copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Platreef platinum-palladium-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa; and the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the DRC. Ivanhoe also is exploring for new copper discoveries on its 100%-owned exploration licences in the DRC, near the Kamoa-Kakula Project.

Key Development Projects

Platreef

South Africa

Development of the planned underground mine at the Flatreef Discovery of platinum-group elements, nickel, copper and gold, in the northern Bushveld Complex.

Kamoa-Kakula

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Exploration and development of underground mines at the Kakula and Kamoa deposits. Kamoa-Kakula is Africa's largest high-grade copper discovery in a previously unknown extension of the Central African Copperbelt.

Kipushi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

A major upgrading program by an Ivanhoe-led joint venture is underway at the past-producing high-grade zinc-copper-silver-germanium mine.

Recent News

August 6, 2020Kakula Copper Mine underground development far ahead of schedule and surface processing plant advancing…

August 4, 2020Ivanhoe Mines to announce second quarter financial results on August 10, 2020

July 27, 2020Ivanhoe Mines engaging in strategic discussions regarding its tier-one assets in Africa

July 23, 2020Platreef mine development work now focused on equipping recently-completed Shaft 1 for first production