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Vale investment in big data and AI pays dividend

BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale has already saved US$399 million in 2017 by employing big data technology to help integrate its operations, its chief information officer Gustavo Vieira told the Future of Mining Sydney 2018 conference.

Vale's operations have improved output because of the introduction of new artificial intelligence and automation technologies.

Vale's operations have improved output because of the introduction of new artificial intelligence and automation technologies.

He said big data had the potential to optimise productivity right through the value chain for the company, which is the world's largest iron ore miner.   "Vale can bring its biggest benefits when it...

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