ABB, Vale form alliance to expand AI-driven automation at Brazil iron ore plants

(AWP Alliance News) - ABB entered a strategic alliance with Vale to expand automation, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and integrated IT/OT systems across multiple iron ore processing operations in Brazil. The partnership follows a first project at Vale's Conceição II plant in Itabira that lifted productivity 25% since implementation in 2024. The plant also increased output of premium ore for direct reduction 40% and cut iron losses in tailings 26%.

Vale plans to replicate the model plant's technology stack across other sites to improve safety, energy efficiency, and operating performance.

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