OM:BOLMetals and Mining
Did Boliden's (OM:BOL) Nautanen EU Strategic Project Bid Quietly Redefine Its Copper Growth Strategy?
In January 2026, Boliden applied to the European Commission to have its Nautanen copper deposit in Norrbotten classified as a strategic project under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, aiming to leverage existing Aitik mine infrastructure and planning conceptual annual production of 2–3 million tonnes over about 20 years.
An interesting aspect is Boliden’s plan for an underground mine accessed via a distant entrance ramp, designed specifically to reduce the project’s environmental footprint...