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ABB has received an order for delivery of a second complete mine hoist system to LKAB’s iron ore operation at Malmberget, in northern Sweden.

The hoist is identical to the first model ordered by LKAB in November 2007. ABB’s scope of supply includes both mechanical and electrical equipment, such as pulley and shaft, brake system, skips, measuring pockets, System 800xA control system, motors, drive system ACS 6000 SD, installation as well as commissioning.

The hoists will be used to transport ore from the new main haulage level, M1250, which is currently under construction at Malmberget. Both hoists will help LKAB increase its overall output and productivity to meet increasing demand from the world market.

ABB has a long history of cooperation with LKAB, and has worked with the company on numerous projects. In April 2010 ABB received an order to supply a new complete mine hoist, including mechanical and electrical parts, to LKAB’s Kiruna mine.

“It is a great honour for ABB to have won LKAB’s trust again to deliver the second mine hoist to its mine in Malmberget,” says Mikael Grage, head of underground mining at ABB Minerals. “We are committed to providing the comprehensive solutions they need to continue their capacity expansion, and optimise overall productivity of the mine well into the future.”

The first mine hoist is currently undergoing installation/commissioning and is expected to be operational around the end of 2010, or early 2011. The second hoist will be put into production during 2013.