Boliden enters into agreement with Hypex Bio for production and delivery of environmentally and climate-friendly explosives
As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement with the Swedish explosives supplier Hypex Bio regarding the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to Kankbergsgruvan, Boliden.
- As the first mining operator, Boliden has signed an agreement with the Swedish explosives supplier Hypex Bio regarding the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to Kankbergsgruvan, Boliden.
- The agreement means that Boliden and Hypex will cooperate on the production and delivery of nitrate-free and environmentally friendly explosives to the Kankberg mine, which includes the establishment of a production facility at the mine as well as a delivery and service agreement.
- The supply and service agreement for Hypex's explosives solution spans five years starting in 2024.
- The collaboration between Hypex Bio and Boliden has been ongoing since 2020, where the nitrate-free explosive has been developed and tested in the Kankberg mine.