Production disturbances at Boliden Aitik

Production disturbances at Boliden’s copper mine Aitik will result in lower volumes and recoveries in the second quarter.

During the second quarter, the production in Aitik is lower due to an ore mix that is causing low recoveries and process disturbances in the concentrator. The recovery of copper is expected to stay on the same level as in the first quarter and the milled volume is expected to be negatively affected with around one million tonnes during the second quarter.

The production plan for milled tonnage for the whole year of 2015 has been adjusted to 39 Mtonnes.

 

For further information, please contact:

Sophie Arnius, Investor Relations, tel: +46 (0)70 590 8072
Marcela Sylvander, Group Communication, tel: +46 (0)733 244 551

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 4,900 employees and a turnover of SEK 37 billion. Its shares is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, segment Large Cap.

www.boliden.com

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