First concentrate from Kamoa-Kakula’s Phase 2 concentrator

Ivanhoe has reported the early achievement of first concentrate through its Phase 2 concentrator at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The near-record 35,474 tonnes was produced in May, the company said last week, from the first and second phases. Executive co-chair Robert Friedland confirmed the achievement was celebrated by the mine-site management and employees. It…

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Ground fall kills Kamoa-Kakula worker

A single fatal accident has been confirmed by Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa-Kakula mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company said 9 September that the incident occurred at the underground Kansoko Mine in a development area when a fall of ground struck a Kamoa Copper employee. A comprehensive internal investigation has commenced, and the miner said it is…

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