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Boliden hopes to reopen Tara Mines by Q2 2024

Swedish group said that while market conditions remain challenging, it wants to reopen the mine after 700 workers were laid off in July

Boliden shuttered Tara Mines in June, citing the high cost of energy and zinc. The move meant more than 650 workers were temporarily laid off

Boliden, the Swedish mining group behind Tara Mines, has told staff it wants to reopen the facility by the second quarter of next year, having temporarily laid off up to 700 workers last summer due to soaring costs.

The company has told workers at the mine that it wants to get the mine, which has been under care and maintenance for months, “back in operation” and is hoping to finalise a rescue plan by January ...