Ivanhoe Mines Stopped Underground Activities Amid Seismic Activity
The seismic activity has continued to occur intermittently over the past few days, it said.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo received an operating report from Ivanhoe Mines. Following seismic activity in the eastern portion of the Kakula underground mine last week, the business announced a temporary suspension of activities.
In order to determine the source and impact of the seismic activity, senior management and a top-tier team of geotechnical experts are still thoroughly investigating the mine, according to a company news release. According to the report, the seismic activity has persisted in happening sporadically over the last few days.
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Employees were securely evacuated above ground and mobile equipment was taken out of the mine workings after underground operations were suspended. The temporary halt of operations at Kakula may be extended if the seismic activity at the subsurface site continues for weeks, according to early indications.
The president and chief executive officer of Ivanhoe Mines, Marna Cloete, expressed her sincere gratitude to the company's hardworking employees for their extraordinary perseverance and dedication amid the recent seismic activity. He stated that the corporation is currently concentrating its efforts on preserving the infrastructure related to water management and pumping.