Q2 2023
- Revenues totaled SEK 18,442 m (21,568)
- The operating profit totaled SEK 874 m (4,078)
- The operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, totaled SEK 833 m (4,532)
- Free cash flow totaled SEK -3,770 m (2,038)
- Earnings per share totaled SEK 1.90 (11.54)
Fire in Rönnskär and low grades in Mines
- The electrolysis plant in Rönnskär totally destroyed due to fire, however other parts of production have restarted.
- Operating profit excluding process inventory totaled SEK 833 m (4,532)
- Free cash flow was SEK -3,770 m (2,038) due to lower earnings, greater investments and increased tied-up working capital as a result of maintenance shutdown in Harjavalta and the fire in Rönnskär.
- Deterioration in prices and terms.
- Major planned maintenance shutdowns in Smelters.
- Low production of metals in concentrate within Mines due to low grades.
- High inflation although easing.
- Tara mine placed under care and maintenance.
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