Boliden

Boliden AB is a Swedish mining and metals company. Founded in 1924 to develop Sweden’s ore resources, the company is named after the Boliden mine in Västerbotten. Boliden is headquartered in Stockholm and publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Operations encompass an integrated business that covers exploration, mining, milling, smelting, refining, and metal recycling. The company produces copper, zinc, lead, gold, and silver, selling concentrates and refined metals to customers worldwide. Its operations are primarily located in Sweden and Finland, with materials and services supplied to industrial customers across Europe and beyond.

Boliden emphasizes sustainable mining practices, safety, and responsible resource management. It focuses on minimizing environmental impact through measures related to energy efficiency, emissions reductions, water stewardship, waste handling, and community engagement. The company reports on sustainability performance in line with Swedish and European Union frameworks and collaborates with customers and regulators to improve mining standards.

Historically, the Boliden group emerged from early 20th-century efforts to harness northern Sweden’s ore resources and grew into a diversified multinational corporation. Boliden AB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and governed by a board of directors and executive management. The company presents itself as an integrated supplier of base and precious metals, serving industries such as construction, electronics, and transportation through its mining, refining, and recycling activities.