A lightning strike hits production momentum at Irish mining firm Kenmare Resources

Kenmare Resources said its production guidance for the year remains unchanged, albeit towards the bottom end of guidance for ilmenite and rutile.

Kenmare Resources managing director Michael Carvill. Picture: Jason Clarke

Irish mining firm Kenmare Resources experienced a “challenging” start to 2023 as a severe lightning strike disrupted company operations and productions during the first quarter.

Kenmare Resources produced 204,300 tonnes of ilmenite in Q1, down 20% year-on-year and 28% sequentially due to the impact of the lightning strike.