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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We Are Ivanhoe – Diane Kasongo: Metallurgical Engineer
Growing up in Kipushi, DRC, Diane Kasongo always knew she was forging her own path. In a region where few women enter engineering, Diane stood out. Her academic journey began at OUA Primary School, where she earned her primary education diploma. She quickly gravitated toward technical fields, starting her secondary education at Tutumike Professional Technical Institute before transferring to Mutoshi Technical Institute in Kolwezi. There, she graduated with a State...
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