Group 1 - Ivanhoe Mines reported a significant year-on-year increase of 11% in copper production at its Kamoa-Kakula mine, reaching 112,009 tons in Q2 [1] - Despite operational disruptions earlier this year due to an earthquake, production growth was achieved, and the company has lowered its 2025 production guidance by nearly 30% to between 370,000 and 420,000 tons [1] - The company has initiated mining in the low-grade Kakula West area, producing ore with a copper content of 3%-4%, and is implementing a two-phase drainage plan to access the flooded eastern region [1] Group 2 - The high-grade mining area in Kakula West, with a copper content of approximately 5%, is expected to resume operations by the end of the year [2] - Kamoa-Kakula is preparing to enhance its annual production capacity to 500,000 tons of copper concentrate by September, with the first production expected in October [2] - The Kamoa-Kakula mining area is one of the largest copper mines globally and is crucial for global supply amid increasing demand for energy transition metals [2]