Company Profile
Vale produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals.
It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobalt, platinum-group metals, and base metals low-carbon critical minerals.
It also operates logistics systems and distribution centers, such as mining complexes, railways, and maritime terminals, ports, and ships. Its portfolio also includes generates energy from hydroelectric, solar, and wind sources, and engages in greenfield mineral exploration.
Additionally, it is involved in research; and trading activities. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Vale was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before rebranding in May 2009.