Adriatic Metals PLC (LSE:ADT1, ASX:ADT, OTCQX:ADMLF) is to supply Swedish firm Boliden with zinc concentrates from the Vares silver project to produce the metal to the highest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
Boliden announced in 2021 that it was expanding its Odda smelter to produce green zinc.
Production capacity is being increased by 75% to 350 kilotonnes a year, with Odda now said to be among the most climate-friendly sites in the world.
Vildana Mahmutovic, Adriatic Mines’ head of sustainability said: "Boliden stands out in a demanding industry landscape with leading ESG performance in its supply chains.
"Adriatic Metals operations are well in line to support Boliden's leading sustainability standards and best practices".
José Tinoco, zinc and lead concentrates manager at Boliden, added: "This mine project will support our smelter expansion project in Odda as well as our ESG targets.
“We are committed to contributing to a sustainable society by producing metals together with suppliers that share this vision."