Kiruna: 2 of 4

LKAB has established the Konsul test mine at Kiruna
FLEETS

Revealing hidden depths

LKAB is facing a mid-2020s deadline to plan the future of its Kiruna underground iron ore operation

02 March 2020

Sandvik has offered electric loaders with trailing cables for more than 35 years
FLEETS

Sandvik gives giant electric LHD a makeover

Engineering group will deliver the upgraded LH625iE for field-testing at LKAB's Kiruna mine

16 December 2019

The battery-powered Epiroc Boomer M2 Battery drill rig
ENVIRONMENT

New Swedish partnership aims to set world standard for sustainable mining

LKAB, Epiroc, ABB, Combitech and Volvo have joined forces in a partnership

27 June 2018

Kiruna mine at dusk
MANAGEMENT

Moving a city for a mine

The expansion of Kiruna mine is forcing the Swedish city to relocate

18 December 2017

Photo: Frederic Alm
BASE METALS

ContiTech services Kiruna mine

ContiTech is taking an unusual service approach at LKAB's Kiruna mine

12 October 2017

ABB updates Kiruna mine hoist
FLEETS

ABB updates Kiruna mine hoist

ABB has won an order from LKAB, to modernise its B3 mine hoist at its Kiruna mine in Sweden

10 November 2016

The paver in action at Kiruna
MANAGEMENT

Volvo paver adapts to life at Kiruna

A Volvo paver has been adapted to suit conditions 1.5km below ground at LKAB's Kiruna iron ore mine in

27 February 2015

ABB wins Kiruna hoist order
EQUIPMENT

ABB wins Kiruna hoist order

ABB has won an order from LKAB to supply a new mine hoist to its mine in Kiruna

15 August 2014

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