Ivanhoe Mines Announces Leadership Appointments

Core Insights - Ivanhoe Mines announces key management and board appointments, including Mark Farren transitioning to Strategic Advisor, Tom van den Berg as new Chief Operating Officer, and Nick Popovic as Strategic Advisor to the board [1][2][5] Management Changes - Mark Farren, after over ten years in operational leadership, will become Strategic Advisor to support Ivanhoe's organic growth, including the Platreef Phase 2 expansion and Western Forelands development [3][17] - Tom van den Berg, currently Senior Executive at Kamoa-Kakula, will take over as Chief Operating Officer on January 1, 2026, while overseeing ongoing operational recovery at Kamoa-Kakula during the transition [4][11] - Nick Popovic, with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, joins as Strategic Advisor to assist with commercial and operational matters and growth strategy [5][21] Board of Directors - Manfu Ma steps down from the board after six years, with Xianwen Wu, General Manager of CITIC Metal, appointed as his replacement effective November 26, 2025 [6][26] - Ivanhoe Mines expresses gratitude to Manfu Ma for his contributions during a transformative period for the company [8][25] Future Production Guidance - Ivanhoe Mines plans to issue copper production guidance for Kamoa-Kakula for 2026 and 2027 in the week commencing December 1, 2025 [2][7]