BRIEF-Ivanhoe Mines begins 20,000-metre drilling program to expand kipushi mine's zinc-copper resources

March 3 (Reuters) - Ivanhoe Mines Ltd IVN.TO :

* Begins 20,000-metre drilling program designed to confirm and expand kipushi

mine's historical high-grade zinc-copper resources

* Ivanhoe expects to have kipushi mine dry to lowest ramp level at 1,325 metres

below surface during current quarter

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