# ABB signs hoist maintenance contract with LKAB for Kiruna mine

ABB has signed a long-term agreement with LKAB to provide service to twelve mine hoists and hoisting motors at the Kiruna iron-ore mine in Sweden, extending the contract until at least the end of 2023, with an option for three more years.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2021-10-01
- Where: Kiruna, Sweden, Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: mine hoist maintenance, hoist cycle optimization
- 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

- [miningweekly.com](https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mill-maintenance-contract-keeps-fires-burning-2021-09-15), 2021-10-01: "We have a long successful relationship with ABB and its local presence, global expertise and remote operations technology support our goals."

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