Vale S.A.
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About Vale S.A.
Overview
Vale S.A. is a Brazilian multinational corporation and one of the world's largest producers of iron ore and nickel. Founded in 1942, Vale is a leading global mining and logistics company with operations in over 30 countries. The company plays a critical role in the global steel and battery materials supply chains.
Operations
Vale operates extensive iron ore mining operations in Brazil's Iron Quadrangle and Carajás regions, producing over 300 million tonnes annually. The company also has significant nickel operations in Canada, Indonesia, and New Caledonia, copper operations in Brazil, and coal operations in Mozambique. Vale owns and operates port terminals, railroads, and shipping infrastructure.
Strategy
Vale's strategy focuses on safety excellence following the Brumadinho tragedy, operational efficiency, decarbonization with a target of net-zero by 2050, portfolio optimization toward premium products, and maintaining position as the world's lowest-cost and highest-quality iron ore producer. The company is also expanding in nickel for battery applications.
Key Projects
Major projects include the Serra Sul S11D expansion (world's largest iron ore operation), nickel expansion in Indonesia, Salobo copper expansions in Brazil, and development of carbon-neutral briquette technology. Vale is investing heavily in tailings management and dam safety following industry incidents.
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Press Releases
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VALE (VALE) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
VALE S.A. (VALE) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
In the closing of the recent trading day, VALE S.A. (VALE) stood at $15.33, denoting a +2.4% move from the preceding trading day.
VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
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How The Vale (BOVESPA:VALE3) Story Is Shifting From Iron Ore To Copper Potential
Vale’s updated analyst model now points to a fair value move from R$80.25 to R$88.95, signaling a reset in where some analysts think the shares could reasonably trade over time. This shift sits alongside a more mixed research backdrop, where higher price targets coexist with downgrades as the market weighs the copper and base metals story against iron ore and steel demand risks. As you read on, you will see how these changing views can help you track and interpret the evolving Vale...
China's Rare Earth Dominance and the Strategic Failure of the West
REalloys (ALOY) and a small number of other North American companies are doing what the rest of the Western world failed to do for three decades: They are breaking China's "kill switch" on the U.S. defense supply chain. Companies mentioned in this release include: REalloys Inc. (ALOY), Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE), Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU), MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML), USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR)
VALE S.A. (VALE) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, VALE S.A. (VALE) closed at $16.99, marking a -1.11% move from the previous day.
PDAC 2026: Mining industry has golden opportunity to prove its value to world, says Vale CEO
Main drivers of gold and copper demand are coming from Asia, but for different reasons, conference hears
Quick Facts
- Ticker Symbol
- VALE
- Market Cap
- Large Cap
- Category
- Iron Ore
- Commodities
- Iron Ore, Nickel, Copper
- Headquarters
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Founded
- 1942
- Employees
- ~68,000
Operating Countries
Producing Assets
- •Carajás Iron Ore (Brazil)
- •Iron Quadrangle Operations (Brazil)
- •Sudbury Nickel (Canada)
- •Vale Indonesia Nickel (Indonesia)
- •Salobo Copper (Brazil)
Development Assets
- •VNC Battery Materials (Canada)
- •Carajás S11D Expansion (Brazil)
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