Boliden (BOL) Investor update summary
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Investor update summary
25 Mar, 2026Operational impact
Mining production at Garpenberg will resume at low levels in Q2 after a period of abnormal seismic activity.
Q1 throughput was just under 0.8 Mton, below the expected slightly over 0.9 Mton.
Production in the most affected part of the mine is not expected to resume in 2026.
Overall production is estimated at around 30% of the guided annual capacity of 3.7 Mton.
Initial monthly production in Q2 is expected at approximately 100 ktonnes.
Financial consequences
Q1 2026 EBITDA will be negatively impacted by approximately SEK -400 million at current prices and terms.
Infrastructure and inspection status
Major mine infrastructure such as crushers, hoist system, and workshops are largely unaffected.
Significant damage found in ventilation, pressure air, water management, electrical infrastructure, and backfill paste, requiring several weeks of renovation.
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