Dispute about deliveries of smelter sludge determined

Skellefteå District Court announced its ruling today in the dispute relating to Boliden’s deliveries to Arica, Chile in the mid-1980s. The ruling is in Boliden’s favour and means that Boliden is not liable for damages. Boliden is further entitled to compensation for its legal costs.

The final date for appeal is 29 March 2018.
     

For further information, please contact:
Klas Nilsson, Director Group Communications, tel: +46 70 453 65 88
  

Boliden is a metals company with a commitment to sustainable development. Our roots are Nordic, but our business is global. The company’s core competence is within the fields of exploration, mining, smelting and metals recycling. Boliden has a total of approximately 5,700 employees and a turnover of SEK 50 billion. Its shares is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, segment Large Cap.

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