How can I tell whether I hold shares in Ivanhoe Mines or in a company with a similar name?

To confirm that you hold shares in Ivanhoe Mines, check the CUSIP number on the top right section of your share certificate. Our CUSIP number is 46579R104, unless restricted by Rule 144A in the United States, in which case those restricted shares will be identified by CUSIP number 46579R203.