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title: "ABB, Vale form alliance to expand AI-driven automation at Brazil iron ore plants"
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description: "ABB and Vale have formed a strategic alliance to expand AI-driven automation, digitalization, and integrated IT/OT across Vale's iron ore processing plants in Brazil. Building on the success of the Conceição II model plant project—which boosted productivity by 25% and premium ore output by 40%—the partnership aims to achieve long-term improvements in efficiency, safety, and sustainability at multiple sites."
datetime: "2026-08-12T07:56:58.000Z"
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# ABB, Vale form alliance to expand AI-driven automation at Brazil iron ore plants

-   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. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. ABB Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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