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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) has successfully completed the debottlenecking program at its Kipushi Zinc Mine ahead of schedule and under budget. The program has increased the concentrator throughput rate by 20% from 800,000 to 960,000 tonnes of ore annually.
Key achievements include a record 1,052 tonnes of zinc produced in 24 hours (equivalent to 340,000 tonnes annually) and improved dense media separation (DMS) circuit availability from 70% to 96%, boosting concentrator recoveries to over 90%. The company has signed a three-year offtake agreement with Mercuria for up to one-third of Kipushi's zinc concentrate, including a $20 million loan facility.
The company maintains its 2025 production guidance of 180,000-240,000 tonnes of zinc, with expectations of significantly increased production rates for the remainder of the year.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX:IVPAF) announced operational updates for dewatering and rehabilitation at its Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex following seismic activity in May 2025. The company has completed "Stage One" dewatering and is set to begin "Stage Two," which involves installing four new high-capacity submersible pumps (650 liters/second each) to dewater the eastern side of Kakula Mine.
Two of the four 4.2 MW pumps are expected to be operational by month-end, with the remaining two operational by mid-September. The company anticipates improved copper grades towards year-end as water levels subside, with selective mining in eastern workings to commence in Q1 2026. Kamoa-Kakula will reinstate its 2026/2027 production guidance in September 2025, with an updated long-term mine plan expected in Q1 2026.
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Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX:IVPAF) reported Q2 2025 operational results from its Kamoa-Kakula copper project, producing 112,009 tonnes of copper, an 11% year-over-year increase. The Phase 1 and 2 concentrators are operating at 85% capacity, with 45% feed from Kakula's western side.
Key operational updates include: Stage 1 dewatering progressing as planned with Stage 2 starting next month, development of a new eastern mining area, and the Phase 3 concentrator operating 30% above design capacity. The company's direct-to-blister copper smelter is scheduled to start heat-up in September 2025, with first production expected in October.
Project 95, aimed at increasing recovery rates to 95%, is 50% complete and on track for Q1 2026 completion. The company maintains 53,600 tonnes of unsold copper concentrate stockpiles on-site as of June 30, 2025.
Ivanhoe Mines (OTCQX: IVPAF) announced it will release its Q2 2025 production results before market open on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The release will include an operations and project development update, providing investors with insights into the company's mining activities and ongoing projects.