Business Description
Vale S.A. is a Brazilian mining company founded in 1942 and based in Rio de Janeiro, operating across multiple continents with a focus on producing iron ore and nickel. The company also extracts copper, cobalt, and other metals, along with materials considered important for the clean energy transition. To support its operations, Vale runs an extensive network of railways, ports, and ships, and generates some of its own electricity through hydroelectric, solar, and wind facilities.