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Prosperity

Ivanhoe Mines strives to cultivate prosperity, foster shared value and facilitate inclusive growth for all our stakeholders. We are committed to improving our social performance and making substantial contributions to the social, economic and institutional development of our host countries and communities.

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~4%

The amount Kamoa-Kakula contributed to the GDP of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2022.

48%

Percentage increase in student enrollment at the Muvanda Primary School, developed by Kamoa-Kakula.

$40 Million

Total spend on Kamoa-Kakula host communitites.

$300 Million

Ivanhoe's contribution to the DRC government in taxes and royalties since production commenced at Kamoa-Kakula in April 2021.

Community investment & development

We are dedicated to improving the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the communities we work with. By fostering positive, open, and collaborative relationships with our local partners, we aim to create mutual value and have a meaningful impact on their daily lives. Not only do we contribute to local economies but also invest in community infrastructure to ensure their long-term sustainability. Our commitment is evident in our efforts to create independent and thriving projects from the outset.

Water is Life
Ivanhoe continues to drive its water resource management and stewardship practices towards achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are relevant to Ivanhoe’s operations and commitments to local communities.
Water is Life

Enterprise and Supplier Development

We seek to create economic value for employees, stakeholders and society at large through job creation and investing in the productive capacity of the economy. This includes dedicated support for training, as well as enterprise and supplier development. The success of entrepreneurs and small businesses play a pivotal role in boosting local economies, fostering job opportunities, and driving innoation. It’s essentail that we actively support them throughout our supply chain to ensure continued success.

Tujenge Cooperative - Let's Build
The Tujenge Cooperative (meaning “let’s build"), comprised of 19 owner employees has been supplying Kamoa-Kakula with bricks since 2018. Through ongoing spport and skill development the business has expanded and will be ramping up employment to almost double.
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Livelihoods

We are dedicated to improving the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the communities we work with. By fostering constructive, open, and collaborative relationships with our local partners, we aim to create mutual value and have a meaningful impact on their daily lives. In addition to contributing to local economies, we also invest in community infrastructure to ensure their long-term viability. Our commitment is evident in our efforts to establish independent and thriving projects from the outset.

Kamoa-Kakula Banana Plantation - Ndizi Salama
In 2022, the Kamoa-Kakula livelihoods banana plantation, a project designed to support female entrepreneurship, commenced its operations. The initiative, known as "Ndizi Salama," currently employs 26 women from local communities as full-time owner-workers.