Conference Call regarding Boliden's Full Year Report, 2005

Boliden released its Full Year Report for 2005 on Monday, February 6, 2006.
A conference call was held on Monday, February 6, at 16.00 CET. Boliden's President and CEO Mr. Jan Johansson presented an overview of the report and replied to questions.

  • Recording (sound and slides) of the conference

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Ulf Söderström
Vice President Public Relations
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