Company Profile - Vale SA

Introduction

Vale SA (Vale) is a metal and mining company. It produces and exports iron ore and pellets, nickel, manganese ore, copper, ferroalloys, metallurgical and thermal coal, copper, and cobalt. The company also produces platinum-group metals (PGMs) and other precious metals such as gold and silver. It operates logistics systems in Brazil and other regions of the world, including railroads, maritime terminals, and ports. The company owns and operates distribution centers to support the delivery of iron ore worldwide. It also invests in energy and steel businesses through its affiliates and joint ventures. The company has operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania. Vale is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.