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中信金属: 中信金属股份有限公司关于参股公司艾芬豪矿业旗下卡莫阿-卡库拉铜矿暂停部分井下采矿的进展公告
Zheng Quan Zhi Xing· 2025-06-12 11:19
Core Viewpoint - The announcement details the suspension of underground mining operations at the Kakula mine due to a seismic event, with updates on recovery efforts and production guidance adjustments from Ivanhoe Mines, in which the company holds a stake [1][2][3] Group 1: Mining Operations Update - The Kakula underground mining operations were suspended due to a seismic event, but the pumping capacity has stabilized the underground water level [1] - Mining activities in the western section of Kakula are expected to resume on June 7, 2025, while the eastern section will restart as soon as possible, focusing on developing access to new mining areas [1] - The new mining area development in the far eastern section is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026, with pumping operations in the eastern section starting in August 2025 and concluding in the fourth quarter [1] Group 2: Production Capacity and Guidance - The first and second phase concentrators at the Kamoa-Kakula mine are operating at approximately 50% capacity, processing ore from surface stockpiles [2] - As mining operations in the western section resume, the concentrators will see an increase in ore supply, with production ramping up for the remainder of 2025 [2] - The production guidance for 2025 has been adjusted to 370,000 to 420,000 tons of copper metal in concentrate, reflecting known and unknown risks and uncertainties [3] - The target for approximately 600,000 tons of copper production in 2026 has been withdrawn by Ivanhoe Mines [3]