Ivanhoe Mines lifts Western Forelands Makoko District copper resource 30% to about 12 million tonnes
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Ivanhoe Mines increased its Makoko District copper resource by ~30% to 12 million tonnes. Indicated resources total 42M tonnes at 2.66% Cu, while inferred resources stand at 612M tonnes at 1.80% Cu. The update utilizes mineable shape optimization for the first time. Ivanhoe plans a 94,500-meter drill program in 2026 ahead of a Q1 2027 scoping study, focusing on shallow open pits and leveraging nearby Kamoa-Kakula infrastructure.
- Ivanhoe Mines lifted the Makoko District Mineral Resource in the DRC’s Western Forelands, raising contained copper about 30% to roughly 12 million tonnes. * Indicated resources total 42 million tonnes grading 2.66% copper; inferred resources total 612 million tonnes grading 1.80% copper. * Resource update uses mineable shape optimization for the first time, tightening reported tonnes and grades versus prior block-model reporting. * Exploration plan calls for a 94,500-meter drill program in 2026, targeting step-outs and infill ahead of a scoping study in Q1 2027. * Development concept centers on multiple shallow open pits, aiming for lower capex and faster first production using nearby Kamoa-Kakula infrastructure. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Newsfile (Ref. ID: 202609080639NEWSFILECNPR____20260908_313303_1) on September 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)