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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Our stories

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We Are Ivanhoe – The Story of Mariama Barry

Meet Mariama Barry, a legal professional and Head of Corporate Affairs at KICO. Born and raised in France, she achieved her baccalaureate in 1996 and went on to pursue an education in Business and Tax Law at the Université de Paris René Descartes, also known as Sorbonne University. Her dedication and academic ability led to her graduation with a bachelor's degree in 2002, marking the beginning of her career. Licensed to practice law as a member of the Paris Bar,...

Captain Fanplastic & Ivanhoe Mines Join Forces at Mosesane Baloyi Primary

Launched in 2018, the Captain Fanplastic initiative is aimed at enhancing environmental literacy among the youth through interactive learning. Its goal is to globally combat plastic pollution through management, prevention, and reduction strategies. Fast forward to 2023, and we're proud to once again partner with Soapbox South Africa to bring the program to the eager learners at Mosesane Baloyi Primary School in Tshamahansi. This collaboration is more than just an...

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...

We Are Ivanhoe – The Story of Mariama Barry Captain Fanplastic & Ivanhoe Mines Join Forces at Mosesane Baloyi Primary Revolutionizing South Africa’s PGMs Industry: The Platreef Project Kitoko – Ivanhoe’s New High-Grade Copper Discovery

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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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Our Founder & Executive Co-Chairman @robert_ivanhoe joined @ErikSchatzker of Bloomberg New Economy, at the prestigious @QatarEconForum in Doha for a keynote discussion entitled "Powering Innovation". https://t.co/mkiaU28dmj

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