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Vale SA ADR VALE · USD

Materials · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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About Vale SA ADR

Its shares trade under the ticker VALE. It has been listed since 21 March 2002. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $38.23bn and net income of $2.47bn. At that date it held total assets of $86.88bn and shareholders' equity of $33.63bn.

Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, 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 other base metals, as well as low-carbon critical minerals. The company also operates logistics systems and distribution centers, such as mining complexes, railways, and maritime terminals, ports, and ships; generates energy from hydroelectric, solar, and wind sources; and engages in greenfield mineral exploration. In addition, it is involved in research; and trading activities. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Listed since
21 Mar 2002
Employees
65,805
Website
vale.com ↗
Head office
PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO, 186, RIO DE JANEIRO
Classification
Metal Mining
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Vale S.A. operates in multiple global regions including Brazil, Asia, and Europe for iron ore production.
  • Vale Base Metals segment provides diversified revenue streams from nickel, copper, and cobalt products.
  • Vale's logistics systems include railways, maritime terminals, and ports for efficient distribution.

Weaknesses

  • Vale S.A. has a significant reliance on iron ore, which is vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations.
  • Vale's operations in the Middle East and North Africa face geopolitical risks.
  • Vale's energy generation from hydroelectric sources is susceptible to climate change impacts.

Opportunities

  • Vale's focus on low-carbon critical minerals aligns with global sustainability trends.
  • Vale's greenfield mineral exploration could uncover new resource deposits.
  • Vale's logistics infrastructure supports expanding markets in Oceania and the Americas.

Threats

  • Vale faces competition from other major mining companies in the Materials sector.
  • Vale's iron ore production is affected by global economic downturns.
  • Vale's operations in Europe and North America are subject to stringent environmental regulations.

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