As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement for the production
and delivery of a newly developed explosive with significantly improved
environmental and climate performance. As a result, the need for nitrogen
treatment of water is strongly reduced and climate performance is improved by
around 400 tons of CO\2\ per year.
"For us, it is important to be part of technology development in many areas and
when it is successful, we also want to be early with implementation. Together
with the electrification of transport and other machines, this means another
important step towards being able to conduct mining operations that are, in
principle, fossil-free, says Peter Bergman, General Manager of The Boliden area.
As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement with the Swedish
explosives supplier Hypex Bio regarding the production and delivery of nitrate
-free and environmentally friendly explosives to Kankbergsgruvan, Boliden. The
agreement means that Boliden and Hypex will cooperate on the production and
delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to the Kankberg
mine, which includes the establishment of a production facility at the mine as
well as a delivery and service agreement. The supply and service agreement for
Hypex's explosives solution spans five years starting in 2024. The production
quantity is expected to amount to 400 - 450 tonnes and thus largely meet the
Kankberg mine's annual needs. In addition to the fact that the explosive
drastically reduces the need for nitrogen treatment of water, the climate impact
is reduced by approximately 400 tons of CO\2\ per year (Scope 3).
The collaboration between Hypex Bio and Boliden has been ongoing since 2020,
where the nitrate-free explosive has been developed and tested in the Kankberg
mine. The technology has proven to meet Boliden's requirements for safety,
performance, environment and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Tests have also
been carried out in the Garpenberg mine and are to be started in the Aitik
copper mine.
For further information please contact:
Klas Nilsson, Director Group Communications, tel: +46 (0)70-453 65 88
klas.nilsson@boliden.com
Boliden's vision is to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider
in the world. We are Europe's producer of sustainable metals and, guided by our
values care, courage and responsibility, we operate within exploration, mines,
smelters and recycling. We are around 6,000 employees and have annual revenues
of approximately SEK 80 billion. The share is listed in the Large Cap segment of
NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.