Founded in 1942 and based in Rio de Janeiro, Vale S.A. is one of the world’s heavyweight miners, with operations stretching across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Best known for iron ore, Vale also plays a key role in nickel and copper, while producing valuable by-products such as gold, silver (SIH26), and platinum (PLJ26) group metals. Its reach goes well beyond the pit, running railways, ports, and terminals that keep materials moving. Through its energy transition segment, Vale is also investing in renew ...