Vale mining news

The UK Mining Conference recently concluded its seventh annual event, highlighting the scale of opportunity in the UK to meet demand for metals and minerals that power modern life.

Pioneering initiative in iron ore production in Brazil integrates artificial intelligence into industrial processes, delivering gains in quality, sustainability, and competitiveness

Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine® readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.

Vale, Caterpillar, and Sotreq have signed an agreement to expand the fleet of autonomous haul trucks in iron ore operations in the Northern System, in the Carajás region, in Pará.

Vale has begun field testing with B30 and B50 biodiesel, in addition to starting a new phase in the evaluation of electric trucks.

Vale Base Metals has launched a strategic review to explore and evaluate a range of alternatives for its mining and exploration assets in Thompson, Manitoba.

Vale and GreenIron have signed an MOU to collaborate on key initiatives in Brazil and Sweden for the decarbonisation of the mining and metals supply chain.

Ruediger Schroedter, Global Lead for the Mining Industry Business Unit at SAP, provides suggestions for using AI to ensure tailings facilities are as safe as possible.

Vale has started the commissioning of the Capanema Maximisation Project, located 80 km from Belo Horizonte, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Nokia Bell Labs and Vale have announced that they are signing a research agreement to implement a cognitive monitoring network service.