Vale S.A.

Operating both domestically in Brazil and across global markets, Vale S.A., along with its subsidiaries, serves as a significant supplier of iron ore and iron ore pellets, which are crucial raw materials for the steel manufacturing industry. The company organizes its operations into two main divisions: Ferrous Minerals and Base Metals. Within the Ferrous Minerals segment, Vale focuses on the production and extraction of iron ore, pellets, manganese, ferroalloys, and other ferrous commodities, complemented by associated logistics solutions. Meanwhile, its Base Metals division specializes in mining nickel, along with valuable by-products such as copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and various other precious metals. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the company adopted its current name, Vale S.A., in May 2009, having previously been known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce.

CEO: Gustavo Duarte Pimenta - https://www.vale.com