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Kamoa-Kakula significantly increases imported hydroelectric power to start up new smelter
TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ joint venture (JV) Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reached a major turning point following a significant increase in imported hydroelectric power in recent weeks enabling the startup of the new on-site copper smelter. Imported hydroelectric power increased by 20 MW to 70 MW in mid-March. Imported hydropower is expected to increase further to 100 MW imminently, representing a 100% increase over recent weeks.
TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines’ joint venture (JV) Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reached a major turning point following a significant increase in imported hydroelectric power in recent weeks enabling the startup of the new on-site copper smelter. Imported hydroelectric power increased by 20 MW to 70 MW in mid-March. Imported hydropower is expected to increase further to 100 MW imminently, representing a 100% increase over recent weeks.
