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May 4, 2023
More underground flights for a safer mine
Drones are being utilised to an even greater extent in the mine. There are numerous advantages and the benefits are ...
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October 31, 2022
One mine becomes two
The decision as how the Kiruna mine will be mined at depth has been taken. LKAB has opted for a ...
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May 30, 2022
Two years after the seismic event in the Kiruna mine
Work to repair the damaged area of the Kiruna mine has been completed. Preparations are now being made for a ...
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October 26, 2021
LKAB is charging up for battery-powered machinery under ground
We're taking the next step towards a carbon-dioxide-free mine. Battery-powered machinery from Epiroc will be tested in conjunction with the ...
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October 18, 2021
A new mining method being tested in the Kiruna mine
As mining depths increases, so do the challenges. Because of this, the completely new mining method raise caving will be ...
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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 ...
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March 2, 2021
AI technology is used for geological mapping
AI mapping, a digitalized solution for geological mapping and assessment, is now being tested in the Kiruna mine. At the ...
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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 ...
