Ivanhoe Mines completes ramp-up of Inga II Turbine 5

Executive Summary

• Ivanhoe Mines has completed the refurbishment and ramp-up of Turbine No. 5 at the Inga II hydroelectric facility, which is now delivering clean power to the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex.
• The company is currently receiving 50 MW from the turbine, with plans to increase this to 100 MW in Q1 2026 and 150 MW in H1 2027 as grid infrastructure upgrades are completed.
• Total domestically sourced renewable power at Kamoa-Kakula is expected to reach approximately 210 MW by the end of 2027.

Key Details

• Turbine Status: Installation of replacement mechanical and electrical equipment at Turbine No. 5 was completed in Q3 2025, with synchronization and energization occurring in early Q4 2025.
• Current Power Delivery: Kamoa-Kakula is currently receiving an initial 50 MW from Turbine No. 5, bringing its total domestically sourced power to approximately 110 MW.
• Turbine Capacity: The newly refurbished Turbine No. 5 has ramped up to full capacity, delivering approximately 180 MW into the DRC grid.
• Future Ramp-Up Schedule:
  • Q1 2026: Power delivery to Kamoa-Kakula expected to increase to 100 MW following the completion of a static compensator at the Kolwezi substation.
  • H1 2027: Power delivery expected to increase to 150 MW as remaining filter bank upgrades at SCI and SCK are completed in phases over the next 18 months.
  • End of 2027: Total domestically sourced, renewable grid-supplied power at Kamoa-Kakula is expected to be approximately 210 MW.
• Grid Infrastructure Upgrades:
  • Resistor banks at the Inga substation (SCI) were completed in May 2025.
  • Resistor upgrades at the Kolwezi substation (SCK) are expected to be completed imminently to improve voltage stability.
• Facility Context: Inga II consists of eight turbines with a potential generation capacity of up to 1.4 gigawatts. The refurbishment of Turbine No. 5 commenced in 2022.

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