Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) has reported its Kipushi mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) produced a record 25,677 tonnes of zinc in concentrate in May.
The monthly record represents a 12% increase from the previous record of 22,968 tonnes in January.
During May, the concentrators milled a record 72,003 tonnes of ore at an average recovery of 93%, with an average plant feed grade of 36% zinc.
The company’s year-to-date zinc production totals approximately 110,000 tonnes. Annualised, this equates to approximately 308,000 tonnes of zinc, which sits near the 2026 midpoint production range of 240,000 to 290,000 tonnes.
In May alone, 85,811 tonnes of ore were mined and hoisted to surface. At month-end, approximately 12,000 tonnes of ore were stored in surface high-grade run-of-mine stockpiles at a grade of approximately 37% zinc.
Construction of the mine’s second tailings storage facility is over 90% complete, with the first tailings deposit expected from October.
Ivanhoe Mines is a Canadian mining company focused on advancing its three principal assets in Southern Africa: the Kamoa‑Kakula copper complex in the DRC, the Kipushi mine, and the Platreef mine in South Africa.
Write to JC Villarba at Mining.com.au
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