Karl Söderberg, as previously communicated were to become acting President for Boliden Smelters, has chosen to leave Boliden. Instead Sven Hjelmstedt, Director Sales at Boliden Smelters, has been appointed as new acting President for Boliden Smelters. Sven will hold the position between when Kerstin Konradsson leaves Boliden this summer until Daniel Peltonen becomes President for Boliden Smelters. During that period Sven will also be part of Boliden´s Management Team.

For further information, please contact:

Klas Nilsson, Director Group Communication, tel. +46 70 453 65 88

Boliden is a metals company with a focus on 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 5,800 employees and a turnover of SEK 50 billion. Its shares is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, segment Large Cap.

www.boliden.com