Boliden: Update expansion project Odda and capital expenditure guidance 2025

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Boliden's expansion project at the Odda zinc smelter, aimed at increasing annual production from 200 to 350 ktonnes, faces delays primarily in the roasting facility. The ramp-up towards the new production level will now start at the end of Q1 2025, instead of Q4 2024. This delay results in a EUR 100 million cost increase for the project. Despite this setback, Boliden's total capital expenditures for 2024 remain at SEK 15.5 billion, with 2025 expenditures estimated at SEK 13.5 billion.

The investment is still expected to generate EUR 150 million in annual EBITDA. Odda's production capacity will return to 200 ktonnes from Q1 2025, with full production of 350 ktonnes to be achieved progressively during 2025.

Positive

• Investment in Odda zinc smelter still expected to generate EUR 150 million in annual EBITDA
• Odda's production capacity to return to 200 ktonnes from Q1 2025
• Most of the expansion project components are on schedule for completion by end of 2024

Negative

• Delay in Odda expansion project, particularly in the roasting facility
• EUR 100 million cost increase due to project delay
• Ramp-up to new production level postponed from Q4 2024 to end of Q1 2025
• Full production capacity of 350 ktonnes delayed until later in 2025

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2021, Boliden has carried out investments in the Odda zinc smelter with the aim of increasing the annual production volume from 200 to 350 ktonnes. Several of these investments are now largely completed, however, delays have occurred in the roasting facility in particular. This means that the ramp-up towards the new production level will start at the end of the first quarter of 2025. The delay means an increase in the cost of the project of EUR 100 m. Boliden's total capital expenditures for 2024 are still estimated at SEK 15.5 billion and for 2025 Boliden's capital expenditures are estimated at SEK 13.5 billion.

In addition to enhanced electricity supply and quay infrastructure, the investment in Odda also includes a new roasting facility, a new sulfhuric acid plant, expansion and modernization of the leaching and purification plant, a new tankhouse and expansion of the foundry. In the vast majority of cases, the work follows the original plan, which means completion and commissioning towards the end of 2024. Due to delayed construction works at primarily the roasting facility, the new production capacity 350 ktonnes will be delayed. The start of the ramp-up, originally planned for the fourth quarter 2024, will instead start at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and full production is estimated to be achieved successively during 2025. The delay results in an additional EUR 100 m cost increase. Completed facilities will be able to be commissioned, which means that Odda's production capacity will return to 200 ktonnes from the first quarter of 2025, from having been limited by electrolysis capacity for a period.

The investments in Odda is estimated to generate EUR 150 m in annual EBITDA, which is in line with what has been previously communicated. The calculation is based on Boliden's long-term prices and also corresponds well with today's market conditions.

Boliden's total investments for 2024 are estimated to be SEK 15.5 billion, which is in line with previous information given. For 2025 investments are estimated at SEK 13.5 billion.

In light of the above, a press and analyst conference will be held today, September 12, at 09:00 CEST, and can be followed via webcast and telephone. The conference will be led by Boliden's President and CEO Mikael Staffas, and CFO Håkan Gabrielsson.

To participate in the webcast, please use the link below:

https://boliden.videosync.fi/2024-09-12-1omnwfqbz5

To participate in the telephone conference, please register 5 minutes before the opening of the conference via the link below. After the registration you will be provided with phone number and a conference ID to access the conference. If you wish to ask a question, please dial *5 on your telephone keypad to enter the queue.

https://service.flikmedia.se/teleconference/?id=100429

After the call, presentation material and the recorded webcast will be available on our website: https://www.boliden.com

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 contact person above, at 07:00 CEST on September 12, 2024.

 

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FAQ

What is the new timeline for Boliden's Odda zinc smelter expansion project?

The ramp-up towards the new production level of 350 ktonnes will start at the end of Q1 2025, with full production to be achieved progressively during 2025.

How much additional cost has the delay in Boliden's Odda project incurred?

The delay in the Odda expansion project has resulted in an additional cost increase of EUR 100 million.

What are Boliden's (BDNNY) capital expenditure estimates for 2024 and 2025?

Boliden's total capital expenditures are estimated at SEK 15.5 billion for 2024 and SEK 13.5 billion for 2025.

What is the expected annual EBITDA from the Odda investment for Boliden (BDNNY)?

The investment in Odda is expected to generate EUR 150 million in annual EBITDA for Boliden.