From Laborer to Superintendent: The Story of Ken Mukendi
Ken Mukendi’s journey is a study in grit, adaptability, and the power of opportunity. Born in Kolwezi, Ken started his education at Mashindano School before earning his State diploma in Biology-Chemistry at Lualaba College. Early on, he set his sights on mining, enrolling first at the University of Mbuji-Mayi, then pivoting to management information systems at the Mbuji-Mayi Higher Institute of Applied Techniques, where he graduated as a computer...
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Kamoa-Kakula’s Smelter Comes Alive
On November 21, 2025, the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex turned a page in its history. At the heart of Lualaba Province, tradition and progress came together as Ivanhoe Mines lit the fire for its new 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter. Once ramped up, the smelter will be the largest copper smelter in Africa.
The day began with a traditional ceremony. At a copper furnace called a lwanzo lwa mikuba, Chief Musokantanda Sabuni Kafweku blessed the flame...
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From River to Resource: Refurbishing in the DRC to Power the Next Generation of Copper Mines
Ivanhoe Mines is proud to announce, together with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) state power utility, SNEL, the successful refurbishment and commissioning of Turbine #5 at the Inga II hydroelectric facility.
By reviving Turbine #5, Ivanhoe Mines and SNEL are doing more than powering up a copper mine, they’re laying the groundwork for a more resilient, sustainable energy future across the DRC. As of November 2025, the upgraded Turbine #5 is now...
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Lighting the Future: Kamoa-Kakula’s Direct-to-Blister Copper Smelter Begins Heat-Up
On November 21, 2025, Ivanhoe Mines marked the heat-up of Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter - one of the most advanced facilities of its kind globally and the largest on the African continent. The milestone was formally launched during a ceremonial opening at the smelter site, blending deep local tradition with world-class industrial innovation.
The opening ceremony began at a nearby traditional copper...
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