Europe’s producer of
sustainable metals
By caring for people, the environment and society, Boliden provides metals that are essential for the development of society. From our own mines and smelters, we extract and produce high-quality metals with good climate performance. We produce copper, zinc, nickel and lead which are all necessary for the climate transition and can be found in a number of innovation-critical areas such as production of electric cars or car batteries.
With extensive experience, a high level of skills and leading technology we work towards reaching our vision to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world.
Production facilities
We extract ore from open pits and underground mines. Thanks to modern technological developments, mining methods and our expertise in mining design, our production is of the highest class from drilling and blasting to loading and crushing. We separate minerals from crushed ore in our concentrators. The end products are various mineral concentrates that are shipped to smelters for further processing. Exhausted parts of the mine are refilled, and sand from the concentrators is collected in tailing dams.
We extract ore from open pits and underground mines. Thanks to modern technological developments, mining methods and our expertise in mining design, our production is of the highest class from drilling and blasting to loading and crushing. We separate minerals from crushed ore in our concentrators. The end products are various mineral concentrates that are shipped to smelters for further processing. Exhausted parts of the mine are refilled, and sand from the concentrators is collected in tailing dams.
Our purpose, our vision and our values
The precious metal silver is hugely important to society due to its strong, ductile properties and its resistance to temperature variations. Globally, more than half of all silver produced goes to the electrical and electronics industries, while the jewelry industry is also an important end-user. Silver is also the metal that conducts heat and electricity best, which makes it invaluable in various applications. It is used for such things as electrical contacts, high-capacity batteries and electronic circuit boards in mobile phones and computers. It also plays a vital role in solar cells, aircraft, satellites and can be used to plate other materials.
Responsible production
The highest class from drilling and blasting to loading and crushing. We separate minerals from crushed ore in our concentrators. The end products are various mineral concentrates that are shipped to smelters for further processing. Exhausted parts of the mine are refilled, and sand from the concentrators is collected in tailing dams.
Globally, more than half of all silver produced goes to the electrical and electronics industries, while the jewelry industry is also an important end-user. Silver is also the metal that conducts heat and electricity best, which makes it invaluable in various applications. It is used for such things as electrical contacts, high-capacity batteries and electronic circuit boards in mobile phones and computers. It also plays a vital role in solar cells, aircraft, satellites and can be used to plate other materials.
Our Products
The Our products are mainly zinc and lead ingots, copper anodes and cathodes, gold bars and silver granules, but also other products such as sulphuric acid and iron sand. The major part of our metals is transported by rail or sea to industrial customers throughout Europe. Two important end users are the construction and automotive industries.
Welcome to Westmetall
Join us in building the future of metals and creating impact in the industry and beyond!
At Boliden you will spend every workday exploring how to improve society for generations to come. How to use engineering and innovation to make the shift that will drive more sustainable business. How to use your courage to challenge existing ways of working, learn and grow a caring global team where our differences make us stronger.
