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Boliden Seeks Expedited Approval for Copper Mine

January 16, 2026
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Stockholm – The Swedish mining company Boliden has applied to have the Nautanen copper deposit in Norrbotten classified as “a strategic project.”

Under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Regulation, strategic projects aim to enhance the union’s self-sufficiency and may benefit from expedited permitting processes and financial support.

“Boliden identifies an opportunity to invest in an underground mine, including a ramp for access from a distance to reduce environmental impact,” the company stated in a press release.

The projected annual output at Nautanen is approximately 2–3 million tons over a span of 20 years.

Boliden anticipates receiving feedback from the European Commission on its application in the second quarter of this year.

(16 January)

Comments

20 responses to “Boliden Seeks Expedited Approval for Copper Mine”

  1. hov Avatar
    hov

    Just what we need, another hole in the ground to help us ‘self-suffice’ while the rest of Europe is still trying to figure out how to fix the potholes on our roads! 🤷‍♂️💰

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  2. Spontan8ty Avatar
    Spontan8ty

    So, let me get this straight – we’re rushing to dig up copper like it’s a treasure hunt, while the EU’s busy playing bureaucratic hopscotch? Classic! 💰🔍

    Reply
  3. Shady Prairie Avatar
    Shady Prairie

    Looks like Boliden is in such a hurry to dig up some copper, they might as well ask for a VIP pass to the EU approval party. 🤷‍♂️ Who knew mining could be this glamorous, eh?

    Reply
  4. Lucifurious Avatar
    Lucifurious

    Looks like Boliden’s got its eye on the copper prize—who knew mining could be so trendy? 🤔 Just what Europe needs, another “strategic project” to remind us we’re not just sitting on our thumbs! 💼💰

    Reply
  5. Dewdrop Doll Avatar
    Dewdrop Doll

    Looks like Boliden’s got a shiny new copper mine idea—because who wouldn’t want to dig deep for some “strategic” minerals? 😏 Hope the EU’s coffee is strong enough to speed up that approval, otherwise we might be waiting longer than the tram in a snowstorm! 🚋❄️

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  6. Manimal Avatar
    Manimal

    Just what we needed, another copper mine to save us from the horrors of, well, living without copper! 🙄 Can’t wait to see how “eco-friendly” it is while they dig deeper than my mate’s excuses for being late.

    Reply
  7. Day Hawk Avatar
    Day Hawk

    Seems like Boliden’s got the magic touch for mining—who knew digging for copper could be a “strategic project”? 🤑 Must be nice to have the EU on speed dial for a little financial boost!

    Reply
  8. friday fox Avatar
    friday fox

    Seems like Boliden has found a way to turn copper into gold—who knew mining could be so strategic? 🤔 Let’s just hope they don’t need a treasure map to find their permits! 🗺️💰

    Reply
  9. BuzzBait Avatar
    BuzzBait

    Oh sure, because nothing says “green future” quite like a shiny new copper mine in the middle of Norrbotten, right? 🌍💰 Just what we need—more rocks to dig up while we pretend to care about the planet! 😂

    Reply
  10. doz Avatar
    doz

    Looks like Boliden’s really digging deep for that “strategic” approval, eh? Just what we need, another copper mine—because nothing screams self-sufficiency like tearing up the earth for shiny bits of metal. 🤔💰

    Reply
  11. Street Jolly Avatar
    Street Jolly

    Strategic project, eh? Just what we need—another shiny hole in the ground to make us self-sufficient! 💰 Who knew mining could be so ‘eco-friendly’—next, they’ll be planting trees on top of it! 🌲

    Reply
  12. mauve cactus Avatar
    mauve cactus

    Just what we needed, another copper mine in the land of the midnight sun! Can’t wait to see how swiftly the EU rolls out the red carpet for this “strategic” project—because nothing says sustainability like digging deeper, right? 🙄💰

    Reply
  13. Cereal Killer Avatar
    Cereal Killer

    Looks like Boliden’s trying to fast-track their copper mine like it’s a VIP table at a trendy Stockholm nightclub. Who knew extracting minerals could be so posh? 😏💼

    Reply
  14. barbera shift Avatar
    barbera shift

    Oh, look at Boliden trying to fast-track their copper mine – because who doesn’t want a bit of eco-friendly digging to spice up the landscape, eh? 🍂💰 Let’s hope the EU gives them a gold star for effort while we all hold our breath! 😏

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  15. white swan Avatar
    white swan

    Just what we need, another copper mine to save us from all those pesky environmental regulations. I guess the EU’s definition of “strategic” just got a new, shiny pickaxe! 🥴💰

    Reply
  16. Pigeon Woman Avatar
    Pigeon Woman

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need, another “strategic project” to dig up the earth while we sip our lattes. Can’t wait to see how many permits they ‘expedited’ into the ground! ☕💼

    Reply
  17. Sleek Zelda Avatar
    Sleek Zelda

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing screams “self-sufficiency” like digging deep into the earth for copper while we all sip our lattes and pretend it’s eco-friendly. 🙄💁‍♂️

    Reply
  18. Zero Corn Avatar
    Zero Corn

    So, let me get this straight—Boliden wants a fast track to dig up copper while claiming it’s all for the greater good? Classic! Who knew saving the planet could be so profitable? 😂💰

    Reply
  19. Apple Nola Avatar
    Apple Nola

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing like a bit of bureaucracy to speed up the mining of precious metals—who needs nature when we can have a shiny new copper mine instead? 🤷‍♂️ #Progress

    Reply
  20. Mad Robin Avatar
    Mad Robin

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing says “we care about the planet” quite like digging deeper for copper, right? 💁‍♂️ Can’t wait for the EU to sprinkle some magic dust on those permits! 😏

    Reply

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