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Boliden

Boliden is a Swedish metals company that mines, smelts and recycles base metals and precious metals. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and operates mines and smelters primarily in Sweden, Finland, Ireland and Norway. Boliden is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and is one of Europe's leading producers of zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver. The company's operations are divided into two business areas: Mines, which extracts ore from underground and open-pit mines, and Smelters, which processes both internally mined and externally sourced concentrates. Boliden produces metals essential to the energy transition, including copper for electrical infrastructure and cobalt for battery applications. The company also recovers precious metals such as platinum, palladium and gold as by-products from its smelting operations. Boliden employs approximately 6,000 people across its operations in the Nordic region and Ireland. The company has a history dating back to 1924, when the Boliden mine in northern Sweden began production, and has since grown through organic expansion and acquisitions to become a significant player in the European metals sector.

Boliden News


Nexa Resources zinc production
Boliden to buy Votorantim's 64.7% stake in Nexa Resources
27th August 2026 By: Reuters

Swedish miner Boliden said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire all of Brazilian group Votorantim's shares in zinc and silver producer Nexa Resources, giving it a 64.68% stake, and will bid for the... 


A Boliden zinc mine
Sweden gives go-ahead to Boliden copper mine project
12th August 2026 By: Reuters

The Swedish government said on Wednesday it has given Boliden the green light to proceed with the company's copper mine project in Laver, northern Sweden. Project still needs approval from... 


Exploration activities at the Troilus mine
Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update
31st July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Troilus Gold Corp has been selected as one of the first mining projects to receive specialised support through the Quebec government’s Filon initiative. 


Boliden's Garpenberg mine, in Sweden
Boliden lags Q2 forecasts as mine disruption, smelter ramp-up delay weigh
21st July 2026 By: Reuters

Swedish miner Boliden reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly adjusted operating profit, sending its shares 3% lower on Tuesday, hit by higher costs, disruption at its Garpenberg mine (Sweden)... 


ICMM drives consolidated global standard to strengthen traceability in critical minerals
ICMM drives consolidated global standard to strengthen traceability in critical minerals
24th April 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

There is an increased push to improve transparency and traceability, and implement a definitive global standard, across critical mineral supply chains – particularly those rooted in Africa, mining... 


Boliden makes big investments at Garpenberg and Rönnskär
Boliden makes big investments at Garpenberg and Rönnskär
18th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Swedish base metals group Boliden will invest SEK4-billion in a new hoisting system at its Garpenberg mine, as it looks to sustain production and unlock additional mineralisation at the long-life... 


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Ten runners to take on the world’s highest marathon on Ojos del Salado
6th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Ten runners will attempt the world’s highest marathon, descending 42.2 km from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6 893 m, located on the Argentina-Chile border. The... 


CEO Mikael Staffas
Swedish miner Boliden's dividend brightens slight earnings miss
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

Boliden proposed a higher than expected dividend for 2025, pushing its shares 4% higher on Tuesday, even as the Swedish copper and zinc miner's fourth-quarter earnings rose less than analysts were... 


head and shoulder shot of Rohitesh
New global standard to refine responsible mining
30th January 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Collaboration among industry, governments and civil society is becoming more urgent as Africa aims to convert its mineral wealth into sustainable economic gains, says mining and metals advocacy... 


Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
Troilus delivers on key development milestones, enters pivotal transition year
8th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Troilus Mining Corp has reported that it achieved major technical, regulatory, organisational and financing milestones required to advance the company’s flagship Troilus copper/gold... 


Boliden CEO Mikael Staffas
EU's rare earths push is 10 years late, Boliden CEO says
5th December 2025 By: Reuters

The EU should have taken action on rare earths 10 years ago, the boss of Swedish miner Boliden said on Friday, commenting on the European Commission's plan to fast-track three-billion euros... 


Swedish miner Boliden says it will spend less capital in 2026
5th December 2025 By: Reuters

Swedish miner Boliden plans to lower its capital expenditures to 15-billion Swedish crowns ($1.6-billion) in 2026, 500 million crowns less than it expects to spend this year, it said on Friday.... 


Aerial view of Troilu project site
Troilus copper/gold project, Canada – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing the project towards a construction decision. 


DIGGING DEEP: A total of 57 runners from 18 countries, including South Africa, completed the world’s deepest marathon last month. Held 1 120 m below sea level in Boliden’s Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden, runners had to endure high humidity, temperatures of up to 30°C, gravel floors and almost complete darkness. To reach the full marathon distance, participants completed 11 laps of a 3.84 km underground tunnel.
DIGGING DEEP
7th November 2025

A total of 57 runners from 18 countries, including South Africa, completed the world’s deepest marathon last month. Held 1 120 m below sea level in Boliden’s Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden, runners... 


Troilus launches C$150m bought deal
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Troilus Gold has announced a C$150-million bought deal public offering, marking a significant step in advancing its namesake copper/gold project in northern Québec toward a construction decision.... 


South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon
27th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Five South African mining professionals were among 55 runners from 18 countries who made history this weekend by completing the World’s Deepest Marathon, held 1 120 m below the surface in Boliden’s... 


World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
World’s Deepest Marathon ready to make mining and sporting history
24th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In a meeting of endurance, engineering and adventure, 60 runners from 18 countries will descend more than a kilometre below the surface this weekend to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon —... 


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