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Boliden Harjavalta nickel expansion project, Finland

4th September 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Boliden Harjavalta nickel expansion project.

Location
The project is located in south-west Finland, close to the port on the Baltic Sea.

Project Owner/s
Boliden.

Project Description
The project will increase the Harjavalta nickel line’s feed capacity from 310 000 t to 370 000 t of raw material a year.

The smelter’s main products are copper, nickel, gold and silver, as well as by-products such as sulphuric acid.

The expansion comprises a new concentrate dryer, increased capacity in the electric smelting furnace and granulation, as well as automated tapping of molten metal.

The expansion will decrease Harjavalta's carbon dioxide intensity per tonne of nickel produced by 15% to 20%.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project requires an investment of €40-million. The investment will be mainly implemented in 2021.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The investment was announced in August 2020.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Boliden Harjavalta, tel +358 2 535 8111 or email info.harjavalta@boliden.com.

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