Core Points - Ivanhoe Mines extends birthday wishes to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the Platreef Mine opening on November 18, 2025 [1][2] - The Platreef Mine is recognized as the world's largest undeveloped precious metals mine and is expected to significantly contribute to South Africa's industrial advancement [2][3] - The opening ceremony is strategically timed with the Qatar Africa Business Forum and the G20 Summit, highlighting South Africa's role in the global economy [2][3] Company Overview - Ivanhoe Mines is a Canadian mining company with three principal projects in Southern Africa: Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, and Platreef Mine [5] - The Platreef Mine is set to start production in Q4 2025 and aims to become one of the world's largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, nickel, and copper [4][5] - The company is also exploring for copper in its extensive exploration licenses in the Western Forelands and other regions including Angola, Kazakhstan, and Zambia [6]