- Ivanhoe Mines (IVPAF, Financial) refutes Zijin Mining's claims about structural damage at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex.
- Temporary suspension of operations was due to seismic activity, not structural collapses.
- Operations will gradually resume starting with the western side of Kakula Mine after repairs.
Ivanhoe Mines (IVPAF) has issued a formal response to address inaccuracies reported by Zijin Mining concerning the operations at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Zijin Mining's claims of "multiple roof-falling and rib-spalling" in the Kakula mine's eastern section were specifically refuted. Following the temporary suspension of mining operations on May 20, 2025, Ivanhoe's inspections found no evidence of collapsing stopes or structural pillars.
The interruption was attributed to recent seismic activity, which resulted in rock falls from the sidewalls rather than any major structural instability. Due to these events, Ivanhoe Mines is now concentrating on repairing the damage to the cables and pipework crucial to the underground pumping infrastructure. Once these repairs are completed, operations are planned to resume gradually, beginning with the western section of the Kakula Mine.
Ivanhoe Mines plans to provide a comprehensive update on any potential impacts to its annual production guidance by May 27, 2025. As the inspection and repairs continue, the company remains committed to ensuring the safety and structural integrity of its mining operations before full resumption.
