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China Nerin Engineering Updates


Looking north over the newly built Kansoko Sud boxcut, which is expected to start underground development in ore from the first quarter of 2027. The new boxcut will support the increase in production to between 380 000 t and 420 000 t of copper in 2027.
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has maintained 2026 production guidance at 290 000 t to 330 000 t of copper in anode or blister, and 2027 guidance at 380 000 t to 420 000 t. 


Image of native copper nugget
Olympic Dam growth projects, Australia – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Multinational mining company BHP has awarded a design and supply contract to China Nerin Engineering for key processing facilities as part of the proposed smelter and refinery expansion in South... 


Olympic Dam smelter
BHP awards $138m contract to Chinese firm for South Australian expansion project
8th July 2026 By: Reuters

Mining major BHP on Wednesday awarded a contract worth more than A$200-million ($138.8-million) to China Nerin Engineering to design and supply key processing facilities in South Australia. The... 


Kamoa-Kakula copper smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo
12th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

An updated independent technical report supports a revised mine plan for the complex that is expected to ramp up production to more than 500 000 t/y of copper from 2028 onwards.  


Kamoa-Kakula direct-to-blister copper smelter
Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
5th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The startup of Kamoa-Kakula’s 500 000 t/y direct-to-blister copper smelter started on November 21, 2025. 


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