Copper Mining News in Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Copper Intelligence Inc.
Copper Intelligence Inc.
CUAI
Copper
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Drill Results

Additional Drilling at Butembo Identifies Potential High-Volume Copper Mineralized Facies; Indicates Thickening of Copper Mineralized Horizon at Butembo Copper Project

Copper Intelligence has completed three additional drill holes at the Butembo Copper Project in the DRC, identifying thicker mineralized intervals averaging 22.8m at 0.96% Cu. Management interprets these results as a potential change in mineralized facies and structural orientation, indicating a potentially broader mineralized package.

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Ivanhoe Mines
Ivanhoe Mines
IVN
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ivanhoe Mines Issues 2026 First-Quarter Financial Results, Overview of Operations and Exploration Activities

Ivanhoe Mines reported a Q1 2026 loss of $2 million, primarily due to a $183 million tax adjustment at the Kamoa-Kakula joint venture, but achieved record zinc production at Kipushi and maintained Kamoa-Kakula's cash costs below guidance. The company secured $700 million in project financing for Platreef's Phase 2 expansion and significantly increased its exploration budget to $127 million. Operational highlights include Kamoa-Kakula's smelter ramp-up, Project 95 upgrades, and progress on solar power facilities across its projects.

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Ivanhoe Mines
Ivanhoe Mines
IVN
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ivanhoe Mines Announces First Anode Production from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter

Ivanhoe Mines has announced the first production of copper anodes from its Kamoa-Kakula smelter in the DRC. The 500,000-tonne capacity facility is expected to significantly reduce logistics costs and generate by-product sulphuric acid revenue as it ramps up through 2026.

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