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June 14, 2021
Development of man´s best friend
Spot is a real working dog that can perform many tasks. In addition to numerous other applications, Spot can move ...
automation
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May 31, 2021
Biggest climate initiative starts in the mine
The mine of the future will be carbon-free, digitalised and autonomous. LKAB’s transformation for a sustainable future involves an initiative ...
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February 18, 2021
LKAB prepares for next-generation battery and electrically powered loaders
From a single control room, operators in the Kiruna mine are now running six autonomous loaders from two different manufacturers. ...
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January 13, 2021
Spot is breaking new ground at LKAB
Robotic dog Spot continues to break new ground at LKAB and is being modified and developed according to LKAB's specific ...
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December 3, 2020
More automation at greater depth
New technological solutions are needed as mining proceeds to ever greater depth. Above all, the future mine will place higher ...
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November 30, 2020
Future mining demands new ways of thinking
LKAB's operations are under continuous development. With digitalized and autonomous mining on the horizon, operations in the test mine in ...
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October 21, 2020
Unique robotic dog serving faithfully at LKAB
Robotic dog Spot® has begun work at LKAB within the SUM project and is now being trained intensively for underground ...
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June 15, 2020
Scanning the Kiruna mine
Safety must always come first. Therefore, much of the area affected by seismic activity in the mine is being surveyed ...
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March 30, 2020
LKAB’s investment in carbon-free underground mining receives support from the Swedish Energy Agency
The Sustainable Underground Mining (SUM) initiative, which has a long-term vision to develop carbon-free, digitized and autonomous underground mining at ...
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February 19, 2019
Autonomous vehicles, electrification and automation with a focus on people
LKAB´s current main levels in the mines in Kiruna and Malmberget will provide ore up to 2035 and 2030 respectively. ...
