Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. announced that Mark Farren, Kamoa Copper's Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his position at Kamoa Copper following the commissioning of the Phase 2 expansion project. Kamoa Copper has initiated a search for Mr. Farren's replacement, and Mr. Farren will help support a smooth and seamless transition. Mr. Farren first joined Ivanhoe Mines in June 2014 as Executive Vice President, Operations, before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Kamoa Copper in October 2019.

During his time as Kamoa Copper's CEO, Mr. Farren oversaw the construction, commissioning and operation of the Phase 1 mine and concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula, as well as the project's Phase 2 and 3 expansions.