Gold$2,045.30+0.52%
Silver$23.84-0.18%
Copper$3.85+1.23%
Platinum$912.40-0.33%
Iron Ore$118.50+2.14%
Nickel$16,892-0.89%
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Vale S.A.

VALELarge CapIron Ore

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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.

Primary Commodities

Iron OreNickelCopper

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Press Releases

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Is Most-Watched Stock VALE S.A. (VALE) Worth Betting on Now?

Zacks.com users have recently been watching VALE (VALE) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Yahoo Finance13 hours ago
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VALE S.A. (VALE) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know

In the latest trading session, VALE S.A. (VALE) closed at $15.14, marking a +1.82% move from the previous day.

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Valeo bets big on software-defined vehicle and $225M Texas plant

Valeo North America President Jeffrey Shay joins Yahoo Finance anchor Josh Lipton to discuss the company's investment in a new Texas facility and highlights the next phase of auto innovation.

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How The Vale (BOVESPA:VALE3) Story Is Evolving As Iron Ore And Copper Expectations Shift

Vale’s fair value estimate has shifted slightly, from R$88.95 to R$88.67, signaling only a very small adjustment to the latest price target work. This fine tuning fits with the more mixed analyst tone, where some firms are lifting targets while also dialing back ratings as the share price edges closer to their view of fair value and the iron ore and base metals story becomes more debated. Read on to see what these changes could mean for you and how to track the next moves in the Vale...

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VALE S.A. (VALE) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

The latest trading day saw VALE S.A. (VALE) settling at $15.05, representing a +2.52% change from its previous close.

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If Oil Holds Above $90, EWZ Investors Are Going To Be In For A Wild Ride

Most U.S.-listed emerging market ETFs have spent the past year treading water or losing ground. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (NYSEARCA:EWZ) has done the opposite. Shares are up 62% over the past year and have gained 18% in 2026 alone, making it one of the strongest-performing single-country equity funds available to U.S. investors right now. ... If Oil Holds Above $90, EWZ Investors Are Going To Be In For A Wild Ride

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Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading lower this morning, as issues in the Strait of Hormuz get murkier. Depending on how the oil situation is going, that is dictating market direction, and on Wednesday, there was no late-day rally to save the stock market, as the black gold was up 5%. All of the major ... Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Arista Networks, Crocs, General Mills, GoDaddy, Jabil, Lumentum, MercadoLibre, Shopify, and More

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VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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.

Yahoo Finance7 hours ago
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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.

Yahoo Finance1 day ago

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

BrazilCanadaIndonesiaNew CaledoniaMozambiqueMalaysiaOman

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)

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

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