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Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (OTCQX: IVPAF) generates frequent, detailed news updates as it advances large-scale mining projects in Southern Africa. Company releases cover developments at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine in the DRC, and the tier-one Platreef platinum-palladium-nickel-rhodium-gold-copper mine in South Africa.
On this page, readers can review news about major operational milestones, such as the commissioning and ramp-up of the Kamoa-Kakula direct-to-blister copper smelter, which Ivanhoe Mines describes as the largest copper smelter in Africa, and the official opening of the Platreef Mine by the President of South Africa. Updates also address mine development progress, concentrator expansions, dewatering and rehabilitation activities, and power and infrastructure projects, including hydropower refurbishment at Inga II and on-site solar initiatives.
Ivanhoe Mines’ news flow also includes information on project financing, strategic investments, and partnerships. Examples include senior project finance facilities for Platreef and a US$500 million strategic investment and memorandum of understanding with Qatar Investment Authority focused on critical minerals. Corporate governance and leadership changes, such as executive appointments and board transitions, are also disclosed through these releases.
Investors and followers of IVPAF can use this news feed to track the company’s self-reported progress on copper, platinum-group metals, and zinc projects, as well as exploration in the Western Forelands and in countries such as Angola, Kazakhstan, and Zambia. Regularly reviewing these updates provides context on how Ivanhoe Mines describes the evolution of its assets, infrastructure, and strategic relationships over time.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) will release its 2026 first-quarter financial results after market close on May 6, 2026 and will host an investor conference call on May 7, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET with a Q&A session. A live webcast, phone dial-in and an audio recording with presentation slides will be available.
After issuance, condensed interim financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis will be posted on the company's website and on SEDAR+.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) published its ninth annual Sustainability Report for 2025 under the theme "Prioritizing what matters". Key disclosures include zero fatalities, 92% local workforce, $4.5 billion value created and distributed, expanded human-rights reporting, Scope 1 and 2 emissions assurance, new education and health initiatives, and renewable-energy projects including 60 MW solar under construction and >250 MW refurbished hydro capacity.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced completion of three Platreef milestones: construction of the 4 Mtpa Shaft #3, ground-breaking for the Phase 2 3.3 Mtpa concentrator, and commencement of widening Shaft #2 to 10 metres. Phase 2 aims to boost annual 3PE+Au production to over 450,000 ounces by Q4 2027; Phase 3 targets >1,000,000 ounces. Phase 2 life-of-mine cash cost is estimated at $599/oz (3PE+Au) falling to $511/oz after Phase 3. Japanese partners committed to fund their proportionate share.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) reported Q1 2026 operational results: 71,417 tonnes of copper in blister and anode (63,671 t anode; 7,746 t blister), smelter ramped to ~60% capacity, and 117,871 tonnes of high-strength sulphuric acid produced. Kipushi set a record with 65,044 tonnes of zinc concentrate. An updated Kamoa-Kakula MRE shows 466 Mt at 2.82% Cu (13.1 Mt contained Cu). Platreef Shaft #3 construction completed; commercial milestones and 2026 financial results to be released May 6 with a May 7 investor call.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) released an updated independent Kamoa-Kakula Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimate (effective Dec 31, 2025) that supports a multi-decade, high-grade underground operation.
Key figures: Indicated Resource 1.27 billion tonnes @ 2.65% Cu (≈34 Mt Cu); Probable Reserve 466 Mt @ 2.82% Cu (≈13.1 Mt Cu). Revised 2026–2028 production and cash-cost guidance announced.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) will file an updated Kamoa-Kakula technical report and issue a press release shortly after market close on March 31, 2026.
The company will host an investor conference call the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT, including a Q&A; a webcast, dial-in numbers, and an audio recording will be made available.
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Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) participated in the Feb 2–3, 2026 White House launch of Project Vault, a $12 billion U.S. strategic critical‑minerals stockpile combining $1.67 billion private capital with a $10 billion Export‑Import Bank loan. Ivanhoe is in advanced discussions with Gécamines and Mercuria to supply Kipushi zinc concentrate, which contains significant germanium and gallium. Kipushi 2026 guidance is 240,000–290,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate; 2018 Measured and Indicated resources were 11.78 Mt at 35.34% Zn, containing ~9.2 billion lbs zinc and 24.4 million oz germanium.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) reported that Platreef's Phase 1 concentrator produced first concentrate on Nov 18, 2025 and is ramping to plan, targeting 80% of nameplate capacity by mid-2026. Shaft #3 is on track to be ready-to-hoist in April 2026, increasing hoisting capacity ~five-fold to 5.0 Mtpa. Underwriting engagements were signed for a $700 million senior project finance facility to fund the Phase 2 expansion, which targets completion in Q4 2027 and ~450,000 oz annual production of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (3PE+Au). The Flatreef discovery reports 59M oz indicated and 93M oz inferred precious metals at a 1 g/t cut-off.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) reported first copper anodes produced from the on-site Kamoa-Kakula direct-to-blister smelter on December 29, 2025, following first concentrate feed on December 21.
The smelter has a nameplate capacity of 500,000 tpa of 99.7% copper anode and is ramping through 2026 toward year-end completion. Prior on-site concentrate inventory of ~37,000 tonnes of contained copper is being destocked, reducing unsold concentrate to ~17,000 tonnes, so 2026 sales are expected to be ~20,000 tonnes higher than production. Expected smelter recovery is 98.5% and sulphuric acid output up to 700,000 tpa. Key power works: 60 MW UPS installed and 60 MW solar with battery expected online Q2 2026.