Exceptional Copper Deposits
Kipushi is situated within the renowned Central African Copperbelt. The geological formations contain high-grade chalcopyrite and malachite ores, enabling efficient and profitable extraction.
— Plate 01 · Haut-Katanga · DRC
Located in the heart of Haut Katanga, encompassing six mining rights totaling 450 acres. Globally recognized for its geological richness in copper and cobalt.
— Geological advantages
Kipushi is situated within the renowned Central African Copperbelt. The geological formations contain high-grade chalcopyrite and malachite ores, enabling efficient and profitable extraction.
The site boasts significant cobalt reserves. The sediment-hosted deposits in Kipushi are among the highest-grade cobalt sources, offering competitive extraction opportunities.
— Stratigraphy
Kipushi's deposits sit in the oxide and sulphide zones roughly 40–220 m below surface. The ore horizon is a sediment-hosted copper-cobalt band characteristic of the Central African Copperbelt.
⟡ Vertical section · 250 m
(FIG. 05)
— On site · Haut-Katanga
Ochre earth, still warm at shift change.
Ground-level operations in the Kipushi benches — equipment parked at the rim before the next rotation.