Boliden’s second quarter: Strong results despite extensive maintenance shutdowns
Revenues for the second quarter totaled SEK 21,568 m (17,891) and operating profit excluding revaluation of process inventory was SEK 4,532 m (2,616). Free cash flow totaled SEK 2,038 m (2,013).“Strong prices and terms, together with high, stable production at our mines and zinc smelters, resulted in a record quarter for the Group despite high cost-push inflation. During the period, extensive maintenance was also carried out at the copper smelters,” says Mikael Staffas, President and CEO. The operating profit in Boliden Mines increased to SEK 2,727 m (2,192). The improvement is mainly