Boliden

Boliden is a European mining and metals company founded in 1924 that explores, extracts and processes base and precious metals. Its operations span the full value chain - from exploration geology and mining through ore concentration and smelting to recycling - conducted largely through its own mines and smelters. The company marks a century of operations in 2024.

The group runs sites across four countries: Sweden, Norway, Finland and Ireland, giving it a cross-border operational footprint within Europe. Its principal base metal products are zinc, copper, lead and nickel, alongside the precious metals gold and silver. Technical domains covered by the business include mining and mineral extraction, ore concentration, smelting and metal processing, recycling, exploration geology, and low-carbon metal production technology.

Boliden describes its purpose as guaranteeing society's supply of essential metals over the long term, and positions itself as a producer of sustainable metals. Stated priorities include sustainability, safety and responsible production practices, with an stated ambition to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider in the world. The company identifies extensive experience, high-level skills and leading technology as core strengths, and operates within industry verticals spanning mining and metals, base and precious metals production, recycling, and the supply of materials for the climate transition.