ABB, Vale form alliance to expand AI-driven automation at Brazil iron ore plants
VALE•Strategic alliance to expand automation and AI
ABB entered a strategic alliance with Vale to scale automation, AI, digitalization, and integrated IT/OT across Vale iron ore processing in Brazil.
Long-term goals across multiple iron ore plants
The alliance targets long-term gains in productivity, energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability across multiple Vale iron ore plants.
Partnership builds on Conceição II model plant
The partnership follows the 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 and a 26% reduction in iron losses in tailings since 2024.
