How to successfully implement new technology in mining.
Welcome to a workshop hosted by Boliden. Why is it so difficult to walk the talk when it comes to implementation? In this workshop, we will focus on challenges related to the implementation of new technology in mining, with autonomous haulage solutions and the next generation of nitrogen-free explosives as case studies. We will also cover future topics related to AI, hauling solutions and the next steps in mining electrification. The session will mix contributions from technology providers with user experiences and dialogue with workshop participants.

13:00 Welcome and Introduction Wicus Du Preez/Anders Sand
13:15 How to kill your colleagues and get away with it – a story about mine safety – Peter Burman
13:45 Q/A and discussion 
14:00 AHS – Presentation by Komatsu
14:20 AHS – User experience from the Boliden Aitik Mine – Rikard Mäki
14:40 Q/A
14:50 Nitrogen free explosives – Presentation by Hypex Bio
15:10 Nitrogen free explosives – User experience from Boliden
15:30 Q/A
15:40 Future concepts (20min each)
AI in mining – Rasmus Tammia
Volvo Automation Garpenberg – Peter Burman/Volvo
Electrification in mass mining
16:40 Discussion and final summary
17:00 End of workshop

18.00 Quiz, music and dinner at Spill Eatery!

Join us for a relaxed evening at Spill Eatery, meet colleagues, challenge them in a quiz and enjoy a varied buffet-style dinner.

Price: 450 SEK including buffet. Pay and reserve this when you register.

Payment method: credit/debit card.

Only preregistration and a limited number of tickets. 

Join us for an exciting workshop hosted by LKAB! Every mining enthusiast knows that as mining depths increase, so do stress and seismic challenges. This necessitates higher investment levels, which cannot be offset simply by focusing on world-class orebodies. Instead, the entire mining system must adapt – from mining methods and geotechnical understanding to operational practices and machine technology.

Everything needs to evolve to create a safer, more productive, and more efficient operation. This session will begin with an overview of how this transformation is achievable and conclude with an in-depth discussion on how we, as an industry, can tackle these challenges together.

Building a Future for Deep Mass Mining - Agenda

• Welcome and Introduction
• Mining Methods
  • SLC 50
  • Raise Caving 
• Geotechnical knowledge, understanding, and behaviour
  • Deep stress measurement
  • Hydraulic fracturing
  • Pillar performance
• Machine Technology
  • Upwards Directional Drilling
  • Auto-Bolt Reload
  • Mechanical Development
• Q&A
• Panel Discussion – Facing deep mining challenges as an industry
  • LKAB, BHP, Newmont, Rio Tinto
  • All over the world we are facing new challenges that haven’t existed before. Many companies are struggling to push past existing boundaries, and as an industry maybe we need to come together to solve some of our biggest problems.

This session is free of charge and hosted by LKAB in close collaboration with Luleå University of Technology.

Moving two whole communities is a reality and a challenge that LKAB is facing. Around 5.000 homes and 700.000m² of housing and business premises will be replaced. 10.000 people – roughly a quarter of Malmfälten’s population – will need to be relocated. All in a relatively short period of time.

Kiruna and Malmberget are home to the world's two largest underground iron ore mines. As mining operations delve deeper, these mines are gradually encroaching on nearby settlements and communities. Resulting in big changes for the people living near the mines.

The magnitude and time aspects are unique

The urban transformation of communities is a large and complex process. Never before have such advanced and modern communities undergone such transformations due to an industrial need for land. The mines and communities are mutually dependent on each other, therefore the process of relocating people needs to be handled respectfully. Even though there’s local acceptance of the transformation, all change is stressful in practice, whether it is positive or negative.

Mine and society — side by side

LKAB provides approximately 17.000 jobs through direct and indirect job opportunities, locally and regionally. They are an important contributor to the economic development of the region as well as Sweden. So, if LKAB is to continue to provide jobs, pay taxes and be an active part of the local communities, inhabitants in Kiruna and Malmberget have to be relocated in order for our common future in mining, beyond 2060.

How is this possible? And how is it conducted?

Welcome to an exciting session and a walking tour of the new city centre in Kiruna.

This session is hosted by LKAB in close collaboration with Luleå University of Technology and is free of charge. Reserve your seat today since there is a limited number of places available. Sign up by sending an e-mail to massmin2024@lkab.com and write Urban transformation in the subject field. 

Buffet dinner at Mommas (Scandic).

Price: 350 SEK, pay and reserve this when you register.

Payment method: credit/debit card. 

Seating 1: 18.30-20.00

Seating 2: 20.30-22.00

We'll travel 530 meters below ground to LKAB's visitor mine, where exploration tunnels have been converted into an exhibition.

Limited number of tickets. No cost, but preregistration is required.

Second seating of buffet dinner at Mommas (Scandic).

Price: 350 SEK, pay and reserve this when you register.

Payment method: credit/debit card.

20.30-22.00

Dinner at Mommas (Scandic) seating 1 18.00-19.30 

Preregistration required upon purchase of conference ticket.

Join us for a relaxed evening at Spill, meet colleagues, challenge them in a quiz and enjoy a various buffet-style dinner. 

Price: 450 SEK including buffet.

Payment method: The cost will be added to your invoice for the conference.

Preregistration required limited number of tickets available. 

We'll travel 530 meters below ground to LKAB's visitor mine, where exploration tunnels have been converted into an exhibition.

Limited number of tickets. No cost, but preregistration is required.

Join us for a tour and presentation of Spacecamp in Kiruna, followed by dinner at the camp. We end the day with a hunt for northern lights by bus. 

Price: 500 SEK for entire experience 

Payment: Credit/debit card at the same time as you register to the conference.

Preregistration only and a limited amount of seats. 

Dinner at Mommas (Scandic) seating 2, 20.00-22.00.

Preregistration required upon purchase of conference ticket.

Experience ice sculpting and a tour of Icehotel 365 before dining in a spacious Lavvu - a traditional Sami tent at Icehotel. 

Price: 1800 SEK.

Payment: Credit/debit card

A guided tour and a lighter dinner at 530 meters below ground at the LKAB visitor's mine.

Price: 300 SEK

Pay and sign up as you register for the conference.

Buffet dinner at Mommas.

Price: 350 SEK 

Seating 1: 18.00-19.30

Seating 2: 20.00-21.30