Kinsevere

Kinsevere is a copper mine located in the Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa. This region is renowned for deposits of exceptional quality.

Kinsevere is a high-grade copper deposit.

The mine commenced production in 2007, initially processing copper concentrates through a heavy media separation (HMS) plant. With completion of the Stage 2 project in 2011 - a $400 million solvent-extraction and electro-winning (SX-EW) plant - the mine has a nameplate capacity of 60,000 tonnes of copper cathode per year.

Kinsevere Stage 2

First copper cathodes were produced on 4 May 2011. Copper cathode produced on site is sold ex works under a life of mine sales agreement.

Kinsevere map

  • Facts
    Location  30km north of Lubumbashi (the provincial capital) in the Katanga Province, DRC Africa
    Product Copper cathode
    Mining method Shallow open pit mining
    Processing method Crushing, grinding, agitated leach, SX-EW
    Operating life 16 years
    Resources
    as at 30 June 2012    		 1.4 million tonnes copper
    Reserves
    as at 30 June 2012    		 0.8 million tonnes copper
    Employment 1,360
    Product sales Copper cathodes are sold through life of mine agreements.
    Commenced operation 2002
  • Financial & Production Figures

    Approximately 29,000 tonnes of copper in concentrate and cathode (2011 production).

    The SX-EW plant has a nameplate capacity of 60,000 tonnes per annum. 2012 guidance will be provided with the company’s 2012 First Quarter Production Report.

    For information previously disclosed by Anvil Mining Limited please visit www.sedar.com

  • Contact Details

    DRC Office
    7409 Avenue de la Révolution
    Lubumbashi, Katanga
    Democratic Republic of Congo

    drc.administration@mmg.com

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