POLAND - 2025/09/28: In this photo illustration, the Vale company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen with the United States Dollar banknotes in the background. (Photo Illustration by Piotr Swat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesVale (NYSE:VALE) has recently reported some of its highest production numbers in years. In the third quarter of 2025, the firm produced 94.4 million metric tons of iron ore — the peak quarterly output since 2018. This increase ...

Iron ore is moving toward 2026 on a positive momentum, although analysts warn about a constrained upside potential. A new study from BMI shows elevated prices, yet a gradually loosening market owing to Simandou development in Guinea and a slower steel cycle in China.BMI projects an average iron ore price of $95/ton in 2026, slightly below the estimated $97/ton for 2025, Kallanish reported.  The slight decline is due to rising seaborne supply and macroeconomic pressures in China.The research firm highlights ...

PresentationThiago LofiegoDirector & Head of Investor Relations Hello, everyone. I'm Thiago Lofiego, Director of Investor Relations at Vale. Thank you all for being here, and welcome to the 2025 Vale Day. Well, it's been an amazing year, very positive accomplishments. And today, not only we celebrate, but we look into the future. We're going to look into our main strategic pillars, our main numbers and the main levers that will take us to this brighter future. For that, we're going to have our executive tea ...

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Summary of Vale (NYSE:VALE) 2025 Investor Day Company Overview - **Company**: Vale S.A. (NYSE:VALE) - **Event**: 2025 Investor Day held on December 2, 2025 - **Key Speakers**: Thiago Lofiego (Director of Investor Relations), Gustavo Pimenta (CEO), Carlos Medeiros (COO), Rogério Nogueira (CCO), Sean Usmar (VBM CEO), Grazielle Parenti (Chief Sustainability Officer), Marcelo Bacci (CFO) Key Points Industry and Market Dynamics - **Iron Ore Production**: Vale is expected to deliver 335 million tons of iron ore by the end of 2025, with a target of 360 million tons in the next five years [4][16] - **Copper and Nickel**: The company aims to double its copper production over the next decade and improve efficiency in nickel operations despite challenging market conditions [12][14] - **Steel Production Trends**: Anticipated growth in crude steel production at a CAGR of 1.2% from 2025 to 2040, with a decline in China offset by increases in India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East [35][36] - **Iron Ore Pricing**: Long-term iron ore prices are expected to stabilize around $100 per ton due to supply-demand dynamics [41][42] Operational Performance - **Safety Metrics**: Vale has achieved the lowest total frequency injury rate in the industry, with a 23% reduction in high potential recordable injuries (N2) compared to the previous year [3][24] - **Capital Expenditure**: The company reduced its CapEx guidance from $6.5 billion to $5.5 billion, saving $1 billion while maintaining investment levels [6][5] - **Shareholder Remuneration**: Vale paid $3.4 billion in dividends this year, with an additional $2.8 billion announced for 2026, reflecting confidence in business performance [7] Strategic Initiatives - **Project Execution**: Successful ramp-up of critical projects including Vargem Grande and Capanema, contributing to operational efficiency [5][31] - **Dam De-characterization**: Achieved 100% compliance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and eliminated all level three dams [9][8] - **Innovation and Technology**: Implementation of AI and predictive models to enhance operational efficiency and safety, with significant improvements in production metrics [20][27] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts - **Sustainability Goals**: Commitment to circular mining, with expectations to produce 10% of total output from reprocessing tailings [21] - **ESG Ratings Improvement**: Enhanced ESG ratings due to significant progress in safety and environmental management since the Brumadinho accident [10] Future Outlook - **Decarbonization Strategy**: Vale aims to be a leader in the decarbonized steelmaking supply chain, focusing on high-grade iron ore and flexibility in production [44][56] - **Market Positioning**: The company is strategically positioned to leverage its unique supply chain capabilities to maximize value and adapt to market changes [54][55] Additional Insights - **Operational Flexibility**: Vale's sophisticated supply chain allows for quick adjustments in product offerings based on market conditions, enhancing competitive advantage [18][46] - **Cost Efficiency**: The company has achieved a 30% reduction in nickel costs and aims for further improvements in operational efficiency [20][63] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the Vale 2025 Investor Day, highlighting the company's operational achievements, market outlook, and commitment to sustainability and shareholder value.

This presentation may include statements expressing Vale's expectations regarding future events or results, including, without limitation : (i) on slide 5 , iron ore, copper, and nickel production guidance in 2025 ; (ii) on slide 6 , completion of dam decharacterization projects and emergency level reductions ; (iii) on slides 11 and 19 , leading positions in value creation in the mining industry and iron ore production, in addition to accelerating growth to double copper production capacity, (iv) on slide ...

Vale, one of the world’s top iron ore suppliers, cut its forecast for output of the steelmaking staple in 2026, as global demand cools and new supply from Africa comes online https://t.co/YSwvllrazl ...

Group 1 - The company expects iron ore production to be approximately 335 million tons in 2025, aligning with its target range of 325-335 million tons for that year [1] - Nickel production is projected to be 175,000 tons in 2025, with a target range of 160,000-175,000 tons [1] - Copper production is anticipated to reach 370,000 tons in 2025, with a target range of 340,000-370,000 tons [1] Group 2 - For 2026, iron ore production is expected to be between 335-345 million tons [1] - Nickel production for 2026 is projected to be between 175,000-200,000 tons [1] - Copper production is expected to range from 350,000-380,000 tons in 2026 [1] Group 3 - The company anticipates capital expenditures to be between 5.4 billion to 5.7 billion USD in 2026 [1]

格隆汇12月1日｜上周五(11月28日)收涨0.8%的淡水河谷(VALE.US)今日美股盘前续涨1.03%报12.74美 元。消息面上，淡水河谷宣布，得益于今年强劲的运营表现和铁矿石价格高企，将向股东支付特别股 息。公司上周四发布公告，该公司董事会批准在明年1月和3月分批支付每股3.58雷亚尔的特别股息。总 计153亿雷亚尔(约合29亿美元)的派发总额将大致相当于该公司第三季度的净利润。 淡水河谷首席财务官马塞洛·巴奇(Marcelo Bacci)10月下旬曾向投资者透露，鉴于铁矿石价格持续维持在 每吨100美元上方，淡水河谷很可能宣布特别股息。他在季度业绩说明会上表示，运营表现正创造非常 良好的现金流状况，这一情况优于年初预期。(格隆汇) 来源：格隆汇APP ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The overall inventory of iron ore remains high, but due to limited availability of some resources, structural contradictions still exist, providing some support for spot prices. - In November, there were no significant macro - events. Starting from December, the macro - impact is expected to gradually increase. - Overall, iron ore prices are expected to move within an oscillatory range [11][13][14]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Week - on - Week Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Supply**: The total global iron ore shipment volume was 32.784 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2.38 million tons. The total shipment volume from Australia and Brazil was 26.374 million tons, a decrease of 2.713 million tons. Australia's shipment volume was 18.396 million tons, a decrease of 2.109 million tons, and the volume shipped from Australia to China was 15.536 million tons, a decrease of 3.194 million tons. Brazil's shipment volume was 7.978 million tons, a decrease of 0.604 million tons. The total arrival volume at 47 Chinese ports was 29.395 million tons, an increase of 5.696 million tons; the total arrival volume at 45 Chinese ports was 28.171 million tons, an increase of 5.482 million tons [11][13]. - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron output was 2.3468 million tons, a decrease of 0.016 million tons from the previous week. The blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate was 87.98%, a decrease of 0.60 percentage points from the previous week; the steel mill profitability rate was 35.06%, a decrease of 2.60 percentage points from the previous week [11][13]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports across the country was 159.0122 million tons, an increase of 1.6637 million tons; the daily average port clearance volume was 3.4406 million tons, an increase of 0.0067 million tons [11][13]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Price Spread**: The PB - Super Special powder price spread was 111 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of - 3.0 yuan/ton. The Carajás fines - PB powder price spread was 91 yuan/ton, a change of - 4.0 yuan/ton. The Carajás fines - Jinbuba powder price spread was 147 yuan/ton, a change of - 1.0 yuan/ton. The ((Carajás fines + Super Special powder)/2 - PB powder) price spread was - 10.0 yuan/ton, a change of - 0.5 yuan/ton [17][19][22]. - **Feed Ratio and Scrap Steel**: The pellet feed ratio was 14.52%, a change of - 0.03 percentage points from the previous period. The lump ore feed ratio was 12.22%, a change of - 0.23 percentage points. The sinter feed ratio was 73.27%, a change of + 0.27 percentage points. The price of scrap steel in Tangshan was 2145 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of - 10 yuan/ton. The price of scrap steel in Zhangjiagang was 2080 yuan/ton, a change of - 50 yuan/ton [23][25]. - **Profit**: The steel mill profitability rate was 35.06%, a change of - 2.6 percentage points from the previous week; the import profit of PB powder according to the Steel Union's data was - 8.18 yuan/wet ton [26][28]. 3.3 Inventory - The inventory of imported iron ore at 45 ports across the country was 152.1012 million tons, a week - on - week change of + 1.5547 million tons. The pellet inventory was 302,350 tons, a change of + 91,800 tons. The iron concentrate powder inventory at ports was 1.28443 million tons, a change of + 360,000 tons. The lump ore inventory at ports was 1.97937 million tons, a change of + 163,300 tons. The Australian ore port inventory was 63.0746 million tons, a change of + 0.8122 million tons. The Brazilian ore port inventory was 59.8703 million tons, a change of - 0.1998 million tons. The inventory of imported iron ore at 247 steel mills this week was 8.94248 million tons, a change of - 0.05875 million tons from the previous week [32][35][45]. 3.4 Supply Side - **Overseas Shipments**: The latest shipment volume from Australia to China through 19 ports was 15.27 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 2.851 million tons. Brazil's shipment volume was 7.931 million tons, a change of - 0.548 million tons. Rio Tinto's shipment volume to China was 4.975 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.497 million tons. BHP Billiton's shipment volume to China was 4.445 million tons, a decrease of 1.045 million tons. Vale's shipment volume was 5.462 million tons, a decrease of 1.254 million tons. FMG's shipment volume to China was 4.002 million tons, a decrease of 0.184 million tons [47][50][53]. - **Arrival and Import**: The latest arrival volume at 45 ports was 28.171 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.482 million tons. In October, China's non - Australian and non - Brazilian iron ore imports were 19.8492 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.2656 million tons [47][59]. - **Domestic Mines**: The latest domestic mine capacity utilization rate was 60.77%, a change of - 0.02 percentage points. The daily average output of iron concentrate powder from domestic mines was 474,800 tons, a change of - 20,000 tons [47][65]. 3.5 Demand Side - The daily average pig iron output in China was 2.3468 million tons, a decrease of 0.016 million tons from the previous week. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 87.98%, a decrease of 0.60 percentage points from the previous week. The daily average port clearance volume of iron ore at 45 ports was 3.3058 million tons, a week - on - week change of + 0.0066 million tons. The daily consumption of imported iron ore at 247 steel mills was 2.8943 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 0.0225 million tons [67][70][73]. 3.6 Basis - As of November 28, the calculated basis of iron ore BRBF was 44.83 yuan/ton, and the basis rate was 5.34% [75][78].