Vale S.A. (formerly Companhia Vale do Rio Doce) is a Brazilian multinational mining and metals company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. Founded in 1942, it is among the world’s largest producers of iron ore and iron ore pellets, and a leading producer of nickel, with additional operations in copper, manganese, and ferroalloys. The company also manages extensive logistics assets, including railways, ports, and shipping, to support its mineral supply chains. Vale’s shares trade on B3 (Brazil) and as ADRs on the NYSE.
For the chemical and materials value chain, Vale is a major supplier of base metals and minerals used in catalysts, battery materials, and alloy production. Its nickel, copper, and cobalt streams feed battery and electronics applications; manganese and ferroalloys support steelmaking and industrial processes. Vale previously operated fertilizer assets in Brazil, which were divested in 2018, and continues to provide critical raw materials and intermediates for downstream chemical and metallurgical industries worldwide.
Also known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce.
Net profit R$32.7bn; adjusted EBITDA R$59.6bn; investments R$26.8bn. Production and refining records supported cash generation and higher derivatives output.
Ramp-up of multiple FPSOs and 10 new wells drove production gains (3.7% QoQ, 16.1% YoY); operated production 4.65 MMboed. Refining utilization, S10 diesel output and logistics records; LPG imports fell.
The report urges clear policies, funding, and tailored strategies to boost energy transition and highlights private sector's role in reducing emissions.
