Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-10-24 12:36Core Viewpoint - Company has approved an investment of up to $1.084 billion for the KFM Phase II project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a construction period of 2 years and expected completion in 2027 [1] Investment Details - Total investment for the KFM Phase II project is capped at $1.084 billion, which includes $859 million for engineering costs, $109 million for other construction expenses, and $116 million for contingency funds [1] - Funding sources for the project will be from the company's own funds and self-raised capital [1] Production Capacity - The project is expected to increase the ore processing capacity by 7.26 million tons per year, with an anticipated average annual production of 100,000 tons of copper metal upon reaching full capacity in 2027 [1]