Mining with a greater purpose.

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.

Operations We discover and sustainably develop the world’s greatest ore bodies. Our Stories We are a transformational mining company with the people, processes and passion to do it better. Latest News We care about our world and the communities in which we operate.

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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 39.6%

The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, located in the Central African Copperbelt, is the world’s fastest-growing, highest-grade, and lowest-carbon emitting, major copper mine. Annual copper production capacity at Kamoa-Kakula is projected to surpass 600,000 tonnes, establishing it as the world's third-largest copper mine. Kamoa-Kakula’s 2024 production guidance is estimated between 425,000 – 450,000 tonnes of copper.

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Western Foreland Copper Exploration

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 60-100%

The Western Foreland Exploration Project encompasses an extensive area of approximately 1,808 square kilometres to the north, south and west of the 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, Kiala and Kitoko copper discoveries. Ivanhoe has significantly escalated its 2024 exploration investment to approximately US$90 million, demonstrating a strong commitment to unlocking the region's full copper prospective.

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Kipushi Zinc Mine

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 62%

The historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver-lead mine in the DRC returned to production in June 2024. Kipushi Mine will be one of the world’s leading producers of high-grade, low-emissions zinc and associated metals. Kipushi's 2024 production guidance is anticipated between 50,000 - 70,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate.

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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 expected to become the world's highest-margin, lowest-cost platinum-group metals and nickel complex.

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Our stories

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Kamoa Copper’s Commitment to Education and Skills Development

Kamoa Copper is investing in the future of local communities through education and skills training. For too long, low literacy and limited opportunities have held the region back. We believe in the power of training to transform lives and uplift communities. Our Kansoko Community Training Centre provided over 700 training opportunities in 2023, focusing on agriculture, textiles, and approximately 280 focused on adult literacy. We're empowering individuals to thrive,...

Kamoa Copper Health Teams Complete Intensive HIV/AIDS Management Training

This summer, Kamoa Copper took a major step forward in our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our workforce. Two teams of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and lab technicians, attended comprehensive two-week training sessions on HIV/AIDS management. These sessions, held at the Kamoa Centre of Excellence (KCE), were organized by PNLS, the national program leading the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A...

Sweet Success at the New Horizon Apiary

We're buzzing with excitement at the Platreef Project's New Horizon Apiary, where our first honey harvest has been a resounding success! This apiary initiative, with its current 43 hives, is dedicated to promoting biodiversity. A the bees increase their activities during the warmer months, we anticipate a larger yield for our sustainable honey production with an extensive harvest planned for the summer season in September 2024...

Breaking Barriers and Making History: Esther Nira’s Journey at KICO

Meet Esther Nira, the first female equipment operator at KICO, shattering long-held gender norms in the industry. Esther's journey is a testament to her belief that no trade should be considered exclusive to men. Her story is a reminder that courage and determination are the true keys to success. Graduating from the National Pedagogical University (UPN) in commerce and administration, Esther began her career in the mining industry as a security guard. She quickly...

Kamoa Copper’s Commitment to Education and Skills Development Kamoa Copper Health Teams Complete Intensive HIV/AIDS Management Training Sweet Success at the New Horizon Apiary Breaking Barriers and Making History: Esther Nira’s Journey at KICO

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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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#News - Kamoa-Kakula achieved a record 45,019 tonnes of #copper in November! 🙌 Read full release: https://t.co/OL9kyClsTd https://t.co/3gbcOabE0f

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Press Release

03 Dec 2024

Ivanhoe Mines Announces That Kamoa-Kakula Achieved a Record 45,019 Tonnes of Copper in November

Recently ramped-up Phase 3 concentrator achieves record 90% recovery rate over 24 hours Lobito Atlantic Railway […]

Press Release

21 Nov 2024

Ivanhoe Mines Announces DRC President, His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi, Officially Reopens the Kipushi Zinc-Copper-Lead-Germanium Mine

Opening ceremony was also attended by DRC First Lady and a distinguished delegation of national, provincial […]