Mines

Blasting resumed on Wednesday in parts of Boliden's Garpenberg mine in Hedemora after a halt due to a collapse and several quakes in March. Four people were taken to hospital following the collapse on March 14. Boliden states the work is proceeding safely and systematically.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Boliden plans a new hoisting shaft at its Garpenberg mine to boost production to 4.5 million tons annually, following a weekend collapse that injured workers and ongoing high seismic activity halting underground operations. The investment builds on earlier announcements amid disruptions.