Boliden AB (publ) (OTCMKTS:BDNNY) is a Sweden-based metals and mining company engaged in the exploration, extraction, refining and recycling of base and precious metals. The company’s core activities encompass the development and operation of underground and open‐pit mines, as well as integrated smelting and hydro‐metallurgical processes. Boliden’s product portfolio includes copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, serving customers in the automotive, electronics, construction and chemical industries.
Boliden’s mining assets are primarily located in the Nordic region and Ireland, with major operations such as the Garpenberg and Kankberg mines in Sweden, the Kevitsa mine in Finland and the Tara lead and zinc mine in Ireland. To complement its upstream activities, the company operates smelters and refineries including Rönnskär in Sweden, Harjavalta and Kokkola in Finland, and Odda in Norway. Boliden also runs a recycling business that reprocesses electronic scrap and industrial residues to recover valuable metals, reinforcing its commitment to circular economy principles and sustainable resource management.
The company traces its origins to 1924, when rich polymetallic ore deposits were discovered in northern Sweden. Over the decades, Boliden has grown through targeted investments and acquisitions and is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, with American depositary receipts trading under OTCMKTS:BDNNY. Headquartered in Stockholm, Boliden serves a global customer base across Europe and beyond, emphasizing operational efficiency, safety and environmental stewardship.
Since 2019, Boliden has been led by President and CEO Mikael Staffas, who oversees a senior management team responsible for strategic development, technical innovation and sustainable growth. Under this leadership, the company continues to explore new resource opportunities, advance its low‐carbon technologies and strengthen its position as a leading integrated metals producer in the European market.
