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Fire causes 'extensive' damage at Boliden crusher

Boliden has halted concentrate production at its Kevitsa operation in Finland after a fire caused “extensive” damage to the primary crushing plant.

Boliden's Kevitsa openpit mine in northern Finland

Boliden's Kevitsa openpit mine in northern Finland

The Stockholm-headquartered company said May 29 the fire had been put out and no one had been injured. Production at the plant would remain suspended "until further notice". "The damages are extensive...

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