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Kakula seismic event: reduced 2026–2027 mine plan

As of 2026-07-29 · Observation periods are shown separately.

2026 guidance is 290–310 kt copper in anode or blister against the pre-incident plan of 520–580 kt; recovery above 500 kt/yr is targeted from 2028. Loss is measured against the pre-incident guidance midpoint.

Metal
Copper
Side
Mine
Country
CD
Period
2026-01-01 → ongoing
Status
Confirmed, in force
Quantity basis
Estimated mine-production loss
Production basis
550.0 kt / yr · Pre-incident 2025 guidance midpoint 520–580 kt (Ivanhoe Mines)
Affected share
45.5%
Estimated daily impact
686 t/day
Project page
kamoa-kakula

Sources

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Source: metalsgowhere.com, as of 2026-07-29. Citation & data use