Boliden AB (publ) is a Sweden-based mining and smelting company engaged in the exploration, extraction and processing of base and precious metals. The company’s core business activities encompass the production of copper, zinc, lead and gold, as well as associated by-products such as silver and sulfuric acid. Boliden delivers concentrates and refined metals to customers across the automotive, construction, electronics and chemical industries, positioning itself as a vertically integrated supplier of high-purity metals.
The company operates several underground and open-pit mines in Sweden, Finland and Ireland, including the flagship Garpenberg and Kevitsa projects. In addition to its mining footprint, Boliden maintains smelters and refineries in Sweden and Finland, which process raw mineral feedstock into salable metal products. Through its network of logistics and marketing units, the group serves industrial customers in Europe, North America and Asia.
Founded in 1924, Boliden traces its origins to the Swedish state’s efforts to centralize metal extraction in the early 20th century. Over nearly a century, the company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and exploration initiatives, balancing its historical mining regions with new growth projects in geologically promising areas. Headquartered in Stockholm, Boliden is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and available to international investors via OTCMKTS under the ticker BOLIF.
Since July 2020, Mikael Staffas has served as President and CEO, driving Boliden’s sustainability agenda and digital transformation. Under his leadership, the company has reinforced its commitments to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and workplace safety, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote responsible mining practices across its global operations.
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