# ABB extends hoist service agreement with LKAB at Kiruna mine

ABB signed a long-term agreement with LKAB to provide service to 12 mine hoists and hoisting motors at the Kiruna iron ore mine in Sweden. The contract extends services to the end of 2023, with an option for a further three years.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-08-31
- Where: Kiruna, Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: mine hoist maintenance services
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [LKAB](https://endata.com/companies/17249.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2021/08/31/abb-extends-and-expands-hoist-service-agreement-with-lkab-at-kiruna/), 2021-08-31: "This new agreement means ABB will ensure optimal capacity, greater efficiency, lower energy consumption and extended equipment lifecycles across control systems, motors, drives as well as the hoists up to 2023 and beyond."

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