Boliden’s first quarter: High grades at Aitik and Tara
Boliden’s first quarter 2018 was characterised by high grades and few accidents. Revenues for the period totalled SEK 13,331 m (12,730) and the operating profit was SEK 2,672 m (2,149). The free cash flow totalled SEK 1,431 m (1,060). "Production was high despite some disturbances. Together with favourable metal prices, it provided another quarter of operating profit of close to SEK 3 billion. After extensive work for increased safety, the accident rate has decreased and was the lowest ever in the quarter. The new Aitik crusher is underway, which affected the ore volume but was