Switzerland, Oct. 8 -- ABB and Swedish mining and minerals group LKAB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a strategic technology partnership to shape the future of mining. The agreement establishes a framework for joint collaboration for the development in automation, electrification and digitalization with a focus on next-generation energy, production management and robotics solutions across the mining industry.The partnership will focus on some of the biggest shifts in the mining industry's journey to the all-electric, automated and digitalized mine, enhancing safety, sustainability and productivity. ABB and LKAB will explore advanced energy systems, from smarter power distribution and storage to battery-electric vehic...