ABB, Vale form alliance to expand AI-driven automation at Brazil iron ore plants
Reuters2026/08/12 07:56- ABB entered a strategic alliance with Vale to scale automation, AI, digitalization, integrated IT/OT across Vale iron ore processing in Brazil.
- Partnership follows Conceição II model plant project, where ABB helped lift productivity 25% at Vale’s Itabira site.
- Conceição II also delivered 40% growth in premium ore output, 26% reduction in iron losses in tailings since 2024.
- Alliance targets long-term gains in productivity, energy efficiency, safety, sustainability across multiple Vale iron ore plants.
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