Press Release - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Strong Copper and Zinc Production in the First Two Months of 2025 1

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President & Chief Executive Officer Marna Cloete announced an update on year-to-date production at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc mine, also in the DRC. Kamoa-Kakula delivered near-record copper production in January of 45,477 tonnes and 40,849 tonnes during the shorter month of February. Daily copper production averaged over each month totaled 1,467 tonnes per day (tpd) in January and 1,459 tpd in February. These achievements are just… Read More Here

Press Release Corporate News Exploration International New Mining Projects

Ivanhoe Mines Commences Exploration for Sediment-hosted Copper in Central Kazakhstan

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete announced yesterday that an Exploration Joint Venture has been formed to explore the Chu-Sarysu Copper Basin in Kazakhstan, the world’s third-largest sediment-hosted copper district. The Joint Venture, with UK-based private company Pallas Resources, covers a highly prospective licence package of up to 16,000 km2, which spans an accumulated dataset of Soviet-era exploration data. For comparison, the licence package is approximately 7.5 times the size of Ivanhoe’s Western Forelands Exploration Project. Ivanhoe has committed to fund $18.7… Read More Here

Events & Expos Partnership Press Release

New partnership to advance and broaden Mining Indaba’s impact

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 Constance

Cape Town – 2 February 2025 – On the eve of the highly anticipated Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2025, under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining,Today!”, Hyve Events SA, the conference organisers, and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) have signed a partnership agreement. The agreement aims to elevate their relationship, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of Africa’s mining sector. The official signing ceremony, held today, was led by the DMPR Director General, Mr Jacob Mbele. He was accompanied by the department’s Deputy Director-General Ms Ntokozo… Read More Here

Events & Expos Press Release

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO ADDRESS 2025 MINING INDABA

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 Constance

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 03 February 2025, deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Indaba will be held under the theme “Future-proofing African Mining, Today!” , which places the focus on sustainability and economic value for the African mining sector. The Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. The President’s participation will highlight the contribution and continued commitment of the Indaba for stimulating interest into African mining for the sustainable… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Press Release

Barrick’s Lumwana Mine Fuels Zambia’s Economic Growth With Major Expansion on the Horizon

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 Constance

Lumwana Mine, Zambia – Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) has reaffirmed its commitment to Zambia’s economic growth, contributing over $3.7 billion since 2019. In 2024 alone, Lumwana’s operations contributed $887 million to the economy through royalties, taxes, salaries and procurement of goods and services, solidifying its position as one of the nation’s top five taxpayers. Copper production for 2024 was within guidance, supported by investments in operator training and an upgraded ultra-class fleet. Lumwana remains a leader in advancing local content, with 72% of the $906 million spent on goods and services in… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Copper Press Release

Kansanshi Mining PLC Condemns Alleged Misconduct and Supports Investigation

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Constance

(Solwezi, Zambia) – 13.01.25 Kansanshi Mining PLC is aware of serious allegations circulating on social media relating to construction contractors temporarily attached to our operations.Kansanshi Mining PLC condemns in the strongest possible terms any form of abuse, exploitation, or behaviour that violates the rights and dignity of individuals, particularly vulnerable members of our community. We are deeply concerned about the allegations and want to reassure the public that we take these matters with the utmost seriousness. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are cooperating fully with the police and relevant… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Press Release

Ivanhoe Mines provides update to 2025 capital expenditure guidance

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete announced the company’s fourth quarter and full-year production results for the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the ultra-high-grade Kipushi zinc mine, also in the DRC. In addition, the company has announced its 2025 production guidance for Kamoa-Kakula and Kipushi, as well as updated 2025 group capital expenditure guidance. Kamoa-Kakula delivered record production in 2024 of 437,061 tonnes of copper in concentrate, a 12% year-on-year increase, following the ramp up… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Corporate News News in Brief Press Release

Ivanhoe Mines Launches an Offering of US$600,000,000 Senior Notes Due 2030

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) announces that it has commenced an offering (the “Offering”) of an aggregate principal amount of US$600,000,000 senior notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the company and will be guaranteed on a senior basis by certain of the company’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). In connection with the Offering, the company entered into a US$120.0 million revolving credit facility agreement dated December 22, 2024, with, amongst others, the Guarantors and the lenders named therein. The gross proceeds from the Offering… Read More Here

International Gold Press Release

Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo Remains Committed to Fair Resettlement Process

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Constance

The Barrick operated Pueblo Viejo mine has said it remained committed to an equitable Resettlement Action Plan required to advance the development of the El Naranjo Tailings Storage Facility, which will help extend the life of the mine beyond 2040 while sustaining gold production above 800,000 ounces a year. Barrick’s Dominican Republic country manager, Juana Barcelo, said Pueblo Viejo has been working closely and transparently with those community members who will need to be resettled, including on issues such as the development of the host site, the construction of houses,… Read More Here

International Gold Press Release

Barrick Update on Mali Operations

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 Constance

Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) reports that although it had previously agreed on a framework to achieve a global resolution of the disputes with the Government of Mali over the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, it has to date been unsuccessful in arriving at a final resolution despite numerous good-faith attempts to negotiate and a willingness to compromise beyond its legal rights. Barrick has engaged constructively with the Malian government and its external advisors over the past 12 months, addressing their requests for an increased share of the economic benefits generated by Loulo-Gounkoto. Notably,… Read More Here