Ivanhoe Mines Starts Copper Smelter
Ivanhoe Mines Begins Copper Anode Production at New Congo Smelter
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Mining.comAccording to a report by Mining.com, Ivanhoe Mines has commenced copper anode production at its Kamoa-Kakula direct-to-blister smelter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The facility, with a capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, is set to become the largest in Africa once ramped up. Production began on December 29, 2025, with the company expecting to deliver high-quality copper anodes to international markets. Ivanhoe's founder and executive co-chairman, Robert Friedland, noted that the facility will set a new global benchmark for scale, efficiency, and sustainability. The news has been well-received by analysts and investors, with shares of Ivanhoe Mines jumping as much as 5% following the announcement.