Interim Report, January- June 2006

Strong global metal market - Boliden posts new record result

Q2 2006 • Net sales rose by SEK 4,163 million to SEK 8,850 million (SEK 4,687 m). • The operating profit improved by SEK 2,100 million to SEK 2,451 million (SEK 351 m). • The profit for the period increased by SEK 1,572 million to SEK 1,738 million (SEK 166 m). • Earnings per share strengthened by SEK 5.44 to SEK 6.01 (SEK 0.57). The first six months of 2006 • Net sales rose by SEK 7,042 million to SEK 16,186 million (SEK 9,144 m). • The operating profit improved by SEK 3,453 million to SEK 4,202 million (SEK 749 m). • The profit for the period increased by SEK 2,555 million to SEK 2,977 million (SEK 422 m). • Earnings per share strengthened by SEK 8.83 to SEK 10.29 (SEK 1.46). Contact persons for information: Jan Johansson, President and CEO jan.c.johansson@boliden.com Tel.: +46 8 610 16 02 Mobile: +46 70 555 02 02 Ulf Söderström, SVP, Group Communications ulf.soderstrom@boliden.com Tel.: +46 8 610 15 57 Mobile: +46 70 618 95 95 Staffan Bennerdt, CFO Staffan.bennerdt@boliden.com Tel.: +46 8 610 15 20 Mobile: +46 70 513 61 14 See attached the complete Interim Report at www.boliden.com Boliden AB (publ) Investor Relations Box 44, SE-101 20 Stockholm, Sweden Tel.: +46 8 610 15 00, Fax: +46 8 31 55 45 www.boliden.com Co. reg. no. 556051-4142