STOCKHOLM, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 

Q2 2023

• Revenues totaled SEK 18,442 m (21,568)
• The operating profit totaled SEK 874 m (4,078)
• The operating profit, excluding revaluation of process inventory, totaled SEK 833 m (4,532)
• Free cash flow totaled SEK -3,770 m (2,038)
• Earnings per share totaled SEK 1.90 (11.54)

Fire in Rönnskär and low grades in Mines           

• The electrolysis plant in Rönnskär totally destroyed due to fire, however other parts of production have restarted.
• Operating profit excluding process inventory totaled SEK 833 m (4,532)
• Free cash flow was SEK -3,770 m (2,038) due to lower earnings, greater investments and increased tied-up working capital as a result of maintenance shutdown in Harjavalta and the fire in Rönnskär.
• Deterioration in prices and terms.
• Major planned maintenance shutdowns in Smelters.
• Low production of metals in concentrate within Mines due to low grades.
• High inflation although easing.
• Tara mine placed under care and maintenance.

Please find enclosed the full report.

The Interim Report will be presented via a webcast/conference call on Thursday,

July 20, 2023, at 09:30 (CET). Information is available at www.boliden.com.

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