Boliden's third quarter: Higher prices but major maintenance
Revenues for the period was SEK 11,170 m (12,510), with an operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, of SEK 1,635 m (2,020). Free cash flow amounted to SEK -653 m (822).“Investments are proceeding as planned and production in our mines and zinc smelters has remained stable over the period. However, the quarter has been affected by major maintenance shutdowns in the copper smelters, a breakdown in the nickel line in Harjavalta and some disruptions in the logistics between mines and smelting plants”, says Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. The operating profit at