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Kamoa Copper

Kamoa Copper is a copper mining operation located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mine forms part of the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, one of the world's largest and highest-grade copper discoveries, situated in the Central African Copperbelt in Lualaba province. The operation is owned and operated by Kamoa Copper SA, a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining Group and the DRC government. The complex has rapidly scaled up production since first ore was produced in 2021, with multiple concentrator plants commissioned to process the high-grade ore. Kamoa Copper's operations include underground mining using mechanised room-and-pillar methods, concentrator facilities and associated infrastructure. The mine has become a significant contributor to the DRC's copper output and a major employer in the region. The operation has attracted attention for its focus on skills development, local content and partnerships with training organisations to build technical capacity in the Congolese workforce. Kamoa Copper represents one of the most significant recent mining investments in central Africa and is positioned as a long-life, low-cost producer in the global copper market.

Kamoa Copper News


Aerial view over Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art 500 000 t/y copper smelter. The smelter also produces high-strength sulphuric acid as a byproduct, which is sold to nearby oxide copper mines.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Work on the 2027 updated life-of-mine plan started in the second quarter of 2026 and is targeted for completion late in the first quarter of 2027. 


An image of a solar PV plant
Falling costs make renewables more viable
4th September 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Sustainability aside, falling solar and battery costs have made renewable energy a compelling solution for reducing energy costs and improving power reliability, with dispatchable solar and battery... 


Toro trucks and loaders supplied to Kamoa Copper by Sandvik
Sandvik has won another order from Kamoa Copper
25th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Swedish multinational engineering group Sandvik has announced that it has received a significant new order from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) miner Kamoa Copper. Kamoa is a joint venture... 


Samukelo Madlabane - Event Director – Mining VUKA Group
Africa’s mining future takes shape at DRC Mining Week 2026
29th May 2026

Few countries on earth hold the geological potential of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). From copper and cobalt to lithium, manganese, tin, and rare earths, the DRC is not only central... 


BLISTER FURNACE
The direct blister furnace is engineered to produce blister copper in a single flash furnace process, thereby eliminating the need for separate converting stages
Direct blister furnace started up at DRC copper mine
22nd May 2026 By: Donna Slater

A direct blister furnace has been successfully started up at copper major Kamoa Copper’s Kamoa Kakula copper smelter in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first copper anodes cast at the... 


DRC Mining Week 2026: Where Africa’s Mining Future Takes Shape
DRC Mining Week 2026: Where Africa’s Mining Future Takes Shape
28th April 2026

Few countries on earth hold the geological potential of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. From copper and cobalt to lithium, manganese, tin, and rare earths, the DRC is not only central to... 


Trafigura and Kamoa Copper copper anode shipment
Trafigura, Kamoa Copper undertake maiden copper anode sale, Lobito Corridor slashes transport time
20th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Metals trader Trafigura and TSX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ Kamoa Copper business in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully completed its first sale of low-carbon copper anodes, which is... 


A generic image of a metalworker
People, partnerships central to building Africa’s mining future
28th November 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Africa’s mining sector enters a renewed investment cycle, the emphasis on local content and skills development, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, is reshaping how... 


Aerial view of the Platreef Mine site, with Phase 1 concentrator in the foreground and shafts #1, #2 and #3, and associated surface infrastructure in the background.
Ivanhoe's third-quarter profit falls on lower Kamoa-Kakula sales volumes; Platreef reaches a milestone
30th October 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Base and precious metals miner Ivanhoe Mines recorded a profit of $31-million for the quarter ended September 30, compared with profit of $108-million reported for the third quarter of 2024, as a... 


Sungrow to build 233 MW solar PV plant in DRC for CrossBoundary Energy
30th September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy project developer Sungrow will build a 233 MW solar PV plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for commercial and industry energy investment company CrossBoundary Energy,... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


Congo names veteran executive Kabamba as mines minister in reshuffle
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo appointed former mining executive Louis Watum Kabamba as mines minister in a cabinet reshuffle, the government said on Friday, ahead of key decisions on potential... 


First copper anode production from Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, on-site copper smelter is expected in October
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
11th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that the Phase 1, 2 and 3 concentrators have milled a total 3.62-million tonnes of ore. 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kamoa Copper expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. 


DRC Mining Minister encourages industry to gather at DRC Mining Week in Lubumbashi from 11 June
5th June 2025

The DRC Minister of Mines, H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, says he is looking forward to visiting “the legendary DRC Mining Week,” which is taking place from 11–13 June in Lubumbashi. The... 


The Kamoa-Kakula mine
Ivanhoe progressing plans to dewater the Kakula mine, restart underground operations
2nd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa Copper subsidiary expects to restart underground mining operations on the western side of the Kakula mine later this month. Seismic activity at the Kakula mine... 


Kamoa-Kakula operation
Kamoa Copper signs landmark baseload solar PPA with CrossBoundary
4th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Copper mining company Kamoa Copper has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CrossBoundary Energy for the provision of baseload renewable energy to the Kamoa-Kakula Copper mining complex, in... 


Image of Kamoa-Kakula smelter (middle of picture) is located adjacent to the Phase 1 and 2 concentrators (top left of picture) and will be fed by a blend of concentrates from existing Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators, as well as the future Phase 4 concentrator.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th December 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 1, 2, and 3 concentrators set a new monthly production record in November 2024. 


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