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title: "IVN: Western Forelands copper resource expands 30%, now the world's largest and highest-grade"
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description: "Western Forelands copper resources have grown 30% to become the largest and highest-grade discovery of the past decade, with 42 million tonnes indicated at 2.66% copper and 612 million tonnes inferred at 1.80%. A record drill program and rapid development plan aim to further expand and accelerate production.Original document: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. Class A [IVN] Press release — Sep. 8 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# IVN: Western Forelands copper resource expands 30%, now the world's largest and highest-grade

Western Forelands copper resources have grown 30% to become the largest and highest-grade discovery of the past decade, with 42 million tonnes indicated at 2.66% copper and 612 million tonnes inferred at 1.80%. A record drill program and rapid development plan aim to further expand and accelerate production.

Original document: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. Class A \[IVN\] Press release — Sep. 8 2026

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