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, positioning it as one of the world's largest copper mines. Kamoa-Kakula’s 2025 production guidance is estimated between 520,000– 580,000 tonnes of copper.

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Western Forelands Copper Exploration

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 60-100%

The Western Foreland Exploration Project encompasses an extensive area 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 Forelands area, which currently hosts the Makoko, Makoko West, Kiala and Kitoko copper discoveries. Ivanhoe has committed US$50 million to its 2025 exploration activities in the Western Forelands, 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 2025 production guidance is set between 180,000 and 240,000 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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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex Western Foreland Copper Exploration Kipushi Zinc Mine Platreef PGM-Nickel Mine Regional Exploration

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Our stories

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Meet Servais Ilunga: A Mining Supervisor’s Expertise and Ambition

Meet Servais Kalala, Mining Supervisor at Kamoa-Kakula. A native of Kipushi town and currently based in Kolwezi, he brings extensive expertise to his role, backed by a Civil Mining Engineering degree from the University of Likasi. Prior to joining Kamoa, Servais gained industry experience at AEL Mining Services. His exceptional performance during the recruitment process at Kamoa led to his swift advancement to a supervisory position, where he now coordinates personnel...

Mining Safety: KICO’s Latest Blaster Training Reinforces Safety Protocols

Eight professional blasters recently completed a week-long training program focused on explosive handling and safety protocols. The session, held at KICO's facilities in August 2024, was organized in partnership with Afridex, the authorized agency supplying the explosives, and under the supervision of the Ministry of National Defence. "When working with explosives, one must never fall into a routine," emphasizes Charles Miji, the Afridex trainer leading the session. "...

Platreef Hosts Inclusive Athletics Event for Special Needs Youth

Responding to a request from Bangwanate Disabled Centre, Platreef sponsored a transformative athletics event for children with special needs in Tshamahansi in late 2024. The event brought together students from three local schools, fostering both physical activity and community connection. Working with the Department of Basic Education, organizers created an inclusive program featuring soccer, netball, tug of war, and sack racing. Each participant received...

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,...

Meet Servais Ilunga: A Mining Supervisor’s Expertise and Ambition Mining Safety: KICO’s Latest Blaster Training Reinforces Safety Protocols Platreef Hosts Inclusive Athletics Event for Special Needs Youth Kamoa Copper’s Commitment to Education and Skills Development

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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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