Ivanhoe Mines Kamoa-Kakula Produces 76,401 Tonnes of Copper in Q3 2026 as Junior Miners Post Drill and Production Milestones

Ivanhoe Mines reported that its Kamoa-Kakula operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo produced 76,401 tonnes of copper in the third quarter of 2026, affirming the project's standing as one of the world's top copper producers. The result underscores continued strong output from the Congolese mine as copper demand remains a focal point for investors tracking the energy transition.

Trekor separately announced combined copper production of 41 million pounds from its Gibraltar and Florence Copper operations in Q3 2026, adding to a broad wave of quarterly copper output disclosures from mid-tier and major producers.

On the exploration front, AuMEGA Metals reported a high-grade surface sample of 100.5 grams per tonne gold at its Intersection Project, while Oroco drilled 234.6 metres grading 0.52 percent copper equivalent at the Santo Tomás project in Mexico. Equity Metals released assay results from 2026 validation drilling on the No. 3 Vein at its Silver Queen Project in British Columbia and outlined active Q4 exploration plans. Omai Gold mobilized a sixth drill rig to advance exploration targets in Guyana, and Alaska Silver completed what it described as a record-breaking 2026 drill program at Illinois Creek. Nova Minerals moved into construction of an antimony processing plant as its 2026 Estelle field season in Alaska wrapped up, and Daura Gold commenced a Phase II drill program at its Cerro Bayo and La Flora properties in Argentina.