From River to Resource: Refurbishing in the DRC to Power the Next Generation of Copper Mines
Ivanhoe Mines is proud to announce, together with the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) state power utility, SNEL, the successful refurbishment and commissioning of Turbine #5 at the Inga II hydroelectric facility.
By reviving Turbine #5, Ivanhoe Mines and SNEL are doing more than powering up a copper mine, they’re laying the groundwork for a more resilient, sustainable energy future across the DRC. As of November 2025, the upgraded Turbine #5 is now...
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Lighting the Future: Kamoa-Kakula’s Direct-to-Blister Copper Smelter Begins Heat-Up
On November 21, 2025, Ivanhoe Mines marked the heat-up of Kamoa-Kakula’s state-of-the-art, 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter - one of the most advanced facilities of its kind globally and the largest on the African continent. The milestone was formally launched during a ceremonial opening at the smelter site, blending deep local tradition with world-class industrial innovation.
The opening ceremony began at a nearby traditional copper...
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We Are Ivanhoe – Diane Kasongo: Metallurgical Engineer
Growing up in Kipushi, DRC, Diane Kasongo always knew she was forging her own path. In a region where few women enter engineering, Diane stood out. Her academic journey began at OUA Primary School, where she earned her primary education diploma. She quickly gravitated toward technical fields, starting her secondary education at Tutumike Professional Technical Institute before transferring to Mutoshi Technical Institute in Kolwezi. There, she graduated with a State...
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The Next Changemakers
We’re excited to announce that the Kamoa Centre of Excellence (KCE) has welcomed 37 young Congolese scholars to our 2025–2026 bursary program!
This year’s selection process was competitive, drawing hundreds of applicants from the Greater Katanga region and neighboring Kamoa-Kakula communities. After a series of interviews and assessments, we’re proud to support a diverse group of students who are eager to shape the future of their communities and the DRC....
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