Boliden: Lower production rate in Aitik
Boliden (BDNNY) announces production challenges at its Aitik copper mine due to high deposits of hard diorite rock encountered during a new pushback operation. The company expects:
- First quarter 2025 production of just over 9 Mtonnes
- Full-year 2025 production estimate of nearly 40 Mtonnes
- Copper grade maintaining at 0.16%
The challenges stem from oxidized ore and diorite deposits in an area representing half of Aitik's production. The oxidization negatively impacts recoveries, while the hard rock significantly limits grinding capacity. These conditions are expected to persist throughout 2025.
Boliden (BDNNY) annuncia sfide produttive nella sua miniera di rame Aitik a causa di alti depositi di roccia diorite dura riscontrati durante una nuova operazione di spostamento. L'azienda prevede:
- Produzione del primo trimestre 2025 di poco più di 9 Mtonnellate
- Stima di produzione per l'intero anno 2025 di quasi 40 Mtonnellate
- Grado di rame mantenuto a 0,16%
Le sfide derivano da minerale ossidato e depositi di diorite in un'area che rappresenta metà della produzione di Aitik. L'ossidazione influisce negativamente sui recuperi, mentre la roccia dura limita significativamente la capacità di macinazione. Queste condizioni sono previste per persistere per tutto il 2025.
Boliden (BDNNY) anuncia desafíos en la producción en su mina de cobre Aitik debido a altos depósitos de roca diorita dura encontrados durante una nueva operación de retroceso. La compañía espera:
- Producción del primer trimestre de 2025 de poco más de 9 Mtoneladas
- Estimación de producción para todo el año 2025 de casi 40 Mtoneladas
- Grado de cobre manteniéndose en 0,16%
Los desafíos provienen de mineral oxidado y depósitos de diorita en un área que representa la mitad de la producción de Aitik. La oxidación impacta negativamente en los recuperos, mientras que la roca dura limita significativamente la capacidad de molienda. Se espera que estas condiciones persistan durante todo 2025.
Boliden (BDNNY)는 새로운 후퇴 작업 중 발견된 경질 화강암 암석의 높은 매장량으로 인해 Aitik 구리 광산에서 생산 문제를 발표했습니다. 회사는 다음을 예상합니다:
- 2025년 1분기 생산량이 약 9 M톤 이상
- 2025년 전체 연간 생산 추정치가 거의 40 M톤
- 구리 함량이 0.16%로 유지됨
문제는 Aitik의 생산량의 절반을 차지하는 지역에서의 산화광석과 화강암 매장량에서 비롯됩니다. 산화는 회수율에 부정적인 영향을 미치고, 경질 암석은 분쇄 능력을 상당히 제한합니다. 이러한 조건은 2025년 내내 지속될 것으로 예상됩니다.
Boliden (BDNNY) annonce des défis de production dans sa mine de cuivre Aitik en raison de dépôts élevés de roche diorite dure rencontrés lors d'une nouvelle opération de recul. L'entreprise s'attend à :
- Production du premier trimestre 2025 d'un peu plus de 9 millions de tonnes
- Estimation de la production pour l'année entière 2025 de près de 40 millions de tonnes
- Teneur en cuivre maintenue à 0,16%
Les défis proviennent de minerais oxydés et de dépôts de diorite dans une zone représentant la moitié de la production d'Aitik. L'oxydation a un impact négatif sur les récupérations, tandis que la roche dure limite considérablement la capacité de broyage. Ces conditions devraient persister tout au long de 2025.
Boliden (BDNNY) gibt Produktionsschwierigkeiten in seiner Aitik Kupfermine bekannt, die durch hohe Ablagerungen von harter Dioritgestein während einer neuen Rückschuboperation verursacht werden. Das Unternehmen erwartet:
- Produktion im ersten Quartal 2025 von etwas über 9 Millionen Tonnen
- Schätzung der Gesamtproduktion für 2025 von fast 40 Millionen Tonnen
- Kupfergehalt bleibt bei 0,16%
Die Herausforderungen stammen von oxidiertem Erz und Dioritablagerungen in einem Gebiet, das die Hälfte der Produktion von Aitik ausmacht. Die Oxidation wirkt sich negativ auf die Rückgewinnung aus, während das harte Gestein die Mahdkapazität erheblich einschränkt. Es wird erwartet, dass diese Bedingungen bis Ende 2025 bestehen bleiben.
- Copper grade maintaining stable at 0.16%
- Production rate reduced to 9 Mtonnes in Q1 2025 due to hard rock deposits
- Full-year 2025 production lowered to 40 Mtonnes
- Oxidized ore causing negative effect on recoveries
- Grinding capacity significantly by hard diorite rock
In 2024, the Aitik copper mine began a new pushback, which means that mining will take place from ground level and that the open pit will thus be expanded. In this area, where half of Aitik's production is now taking place, parts of the ore are oxidized and contain deposits of the very hard rock type diorite. The oxidization means a slight negative effect on recoveries and the hard rock means that the capacity for grinding is clearly limited. This means that the production rate for the first quarter is estimated at just over 9 Mtonnes.
Drilling has established that the diorite deposits will continue to affect the production process in Aitik for the remainder of 2025. Aitik's total production in 2025 is therefore estimated at close to 40 Mtonnes. The copper grade is estimated at
For further information, please contact:
Klas Nilsson
Director Group Communications
+46 70 453 65 88
Klas.nilsson@boliden.com
This information is information that Boliden AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of Director Group Communications, at 08.00 CET on March 5, 2025.
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