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 is the world’s fastest-growing, highest-grade, lowest-carbon major copper mine. Kamoa-Kakula produced 393,551 tonnes of copper in concentrate in 2023, which was inside the 2023 production guidance range of 390,000 to 430,000 tonnes. Kamoa-Kakula’s 2023 production achievement represents a year-over-year increase of 18%.

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Western Foreland Copper Exploration

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 80-100%

The Western Foreland Exploration Project, which is 80-100% owned by Ivanhoe Mines, covers approximately 2,654-sq.km of tier-one copper exploration ground directly adjacent to the 400-sq.km Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex. Ivanhoe geoscientists have identified striking geological similarities to the Kamoa and Kakula copper discoveries across the Western Foreland area, which currently hosts the Makoko, Kiala and Kitoko copper discoveries. The 2024 exploration program has increased to approximately US$90 million.

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Kipushi Zinc Mine

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Mine Ownership: Ivanhoe Mines 62%

The Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver-lead mine in the DRC is the world's highest-grade zinc mine, and is on track to return to production in Q3 2024. Kipushi is expected produce approximately 270,000 tonnes of zinc in concentrate upon recommencement of production, which will place it among the world's largest zinc producers.

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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 on track for first production in Q3 2024, and 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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Revolutionizing South Africa’s PGMs Industry: The Platreef Project

The Platreef Project is the world’s largest precious metals deposit in development. It is a multi-generational multi-stage mining complex underpinned by an emourmous, high-grade resource and significant exploration upside. Once complete, Platreef will be equipped with one of the largest hoisting shaft in the world and will establish itself as one of the world’s largest, and lowest cost primary producers of PGMs, revolutionizing South Africa's PGM industry....

Kitoko – Ivanhoe’s New High-Grade Copper Discovery

In late 2023, Ivanhoe Mines announced a significant, high-grade copper discover in the Western Foreland, adjacent to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The discover, coined Kitoko, means “beautiful” or “gift” in several local languages spoken throughout the DRC. This exciting discovery confirms the presence of a significant high-grade copper mineralizing system between 1,000 meters and 1,140 metres below the surface...

Platreef’s Innovative Waste Water Management

Mining operations are known for high water usage, which presents a significant challenge in Africa's water-scarce regions. Ivanhoe's Platreef Project in Mokopane, South Africa, has successfully addressed its water supply needs through a creative arrangement with the Mogalakwena Local Municipality (MLM). The Mogalakwena area, which is prone to medium-risk droughts, surrounds the Platreef mine, where Phase 1 operations will require up to 3 million liters of water daily...

The Evolution of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex

The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex is based on two of the most significant copper discoveries ever made in the history of copper mining – Kamoa in 2008 and Kakula in 2016. The Kamoa-Kakula resource represents a multi-generational opportunity which is already transforming the DRC’s mining sector. See how our team, along with our joint-venture partner, brought a tier-one discovery from exploration to production in just over five years. Now ranked as the 4th largest...

Revolutionizing South Africa’s PGMs Industry: The Platreef Project Kitoko – Ivanhoe’s New High-Grade Copper Discovery Platreef’s Innovative Waste Water Management The Evolution of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex

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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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