DRC: Kipushi zinc mine meets CY’25 target; Ivanhoe raises CY’26 outlook

Ivanhoe Mines announced that the Kipushi zinc mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo has met its CY’25 target, delivering a record 203,168 t of concentrate. Output remained within the guided range of 180,000-240,000 t, supported by stable mining and processing operations. Additionally, on the back of strong performance, Ivanhoe lifted its 2026 production guidance to 240,000-290,000 t. Dec’25 data suggest an annualised production rate exceeding 270,000 t.