Boliden Granted Mining Concession for Laver Deposit
Key highlights
- The Swedish Mining Authority granted a concession for the Laver deposit.
- The concession allows extraction of copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum.
- Further exploration, technical studies, and environmental investigations are planned.
- An environmental permit, including a Natura 2000 permit, is required before investment.
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Boliden Laver Copper-Gold Mine Development · Sweden
Announced / Concept
2026-08-12
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Concession Approval
The Swedish Mining Authority has approved a mining concession for the Laver deposit. This concession permits the extraction of copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum.
Next Steps
Following the concession approval, further development activities will commence. These include additional exploration, technical studies, and environmental investigations.
Environmental Permits
Before a final investment decision can be made, an environmental permit, including a Natura 2000 permit, is required. The decision to grant the mining concession can be appealed to the government within three weeks.
Source: Boliden