Business Description
Founded in 1942 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Vale S.A. is one of the world's largest producers of iron ore and nickel, with operations spanning Brazil, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. The company mines and sells a wide range of metals and minerals, including copper, cobalt, gold, and other materials that are increasingly important for clean energy technologies. Vale also owns and runs the infrastructure needed to move its products to market, including railways, ports, and ships, while generating its own power from renewable sources such as hydroelectric, solar, and wind.
