Boliden: Laver concession upheld after appeals rejected
- Swedish government dismissed two appeals against Boliden's Laver mining concession.
- The concession, granted by Sweden's Chief Mining Inspector in September 2025, covers extraction of copper, gold, silver and molybdenum.
- Boliden reports indicated Mineral Resources of 849,500 ktonnes at a copper grade of 0.24% (2025 statement).
- Boliden says Laver could create ~2,000 direct and indirect jobs, double Sweden's copper production and raise Europe’s copper self-sufficiency by ≈10%; the company will apply for an environmental permit.
Regulatory decision
The Swedish government has rejected two appeals against Boliden's mining concession for the Laver project, maintaining the permit that was granted in September 2025 by Sweden's Chief Mining Inspector. The concession includes rights to extract copper, gold, silver and molybdenum.
Resources and history
Laver was a mining community until the old copper mine closed in 1946 and has been subject to exploration for nearly two decades. In its 2025 statement on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, Boliden reports indicated Mineral Resources of 849,500 ktonnes at a copper grade of 0.24%.
Potential impact and next steps
Boliden estimates the project could generate about 2,000 direct and indirect jobs, double Sweden's copper output and increase Europe's copper self-sufficiency by approximately 10%. The company will proceed with an application for an environmental permit and notes further steps remain before any investment decision and the start of mining operations.
Source: Boliden
