Operational Performance - Vale's iron ore production increased by 18% from 79 Mt in 2Q24 to 93 Mt in 2Q25[13] - Nickel production saw a significant increase of 44%, rising from 28 kt in 2Q24 to 40 kt in 2Q25[13] - Copper production experienced a modest increase of 4%, growing from 81 kt in 2Q24 to 84 kt in 2Q25[13] - The company's high-potential recordable injuries decreased by 55% from 1H24 to 1H25, showcasing improved safety[10] Cost Competitiveness - Iron ore C1 cash costs decreased by 11% from US$24.9/t in 2Q24 to US$22.2/t in 2Q25[28] - Demurrage costs decreased by 39% in 2Q25 due to enhanced shipping planning[20] - Copper all-in costs decreased significantly by 60% from US$3,700/t in 2Q24 to US$1,500/t in 2Q25[33] - Nickel all-in costs decreased by 30% from US$17,700/t in 2Q24 to US$12,400/t in 2Q25[35] Financial Performance - Proforma EBITDA decreased from US$3,997 million in 2Q24 to US$3,424 million in 2Q25, impacted by lower iron ore prices[26] Strategic Initiatives - The Bacaba project is expected to start up in the first half of 2028, with a capacity of approximately 50 ktpa and a CAPEX of around US$290 million[15] - Vale invested US$1.4 billion in decarbonization since 2020[22]

淡水河谷表示，良好的业绩主要得益于铜和镍业务的强劲表现——这是淡水河谷近年来一直在努力扭转的业务领域——以及将铁矿石运输至中国的成本降 低，从而缓解了大宗商品价格疲软带来的影响。 淡水河谷的盈利在很大程度上依赖于铁矿石业务，该业务约占其营收的80%。这家巴西矿商在第二季度的铁矿石产量达到8360万吨，超出预期，尽管销售量 和实际价格因钢铁利润率低迷而下降。随着钢厂利润逐渐收窄，淡水河谷转向更灵活的销售策略，扩大其产品组合，增加中品位矿石的比例。 此外，淡水河谷董事会批准向股东派发14亿美元的股本利息，预计将于9月支付。 全球铁矿石巨头淡水河谷(VALE.US)公布的2025年第二季度业绩好于预期。尽管销量下滑、铁矿石价格疲软，但产量激增帮助提振了利润。财报显示，淡水 河谷Q2营收为88.04亿美元，同比下降11%;归属于股东的净利润为21.17亿美元，同比增长6%。Pro Forma(形式上的)息税折旧摊销前利润(EBITDA)为34.24亿 美元，同比下降14%，但好于市场预期的33.1亿美元;调整后的EBITDA为33.86亿美元，同比下降15%。 | US$ million | 2025 | 2024 ...

每经AI快讯，8月1日，淡水河谷第二季度净营业收入88.0亿美元，息税折旧摊销前利润34.2亿美元。 ...

For the month of United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 2025 Vale S.A. Praia de Botafogo nº 186, 18º andar, Botafogo 22250-145 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil (Address of principal executive office) (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.) (Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨ Contents ...

Vale, one of the world’s top iron ore suppliers, delivered stronger than expected second-quarter results, defying weaker sales and softer iron ore prices as a surge in output helped bolster earnings. https://t.co/rIrkx4WZx2 ...

淡水河谷二季度形式上的 (Pro forma)EBITDA为34.2亿美元，分析师预期33.1亿美元。 二季度调整后EBITDA为33.9亿美元。 二季度净利润21.2亿美元，分析师预期16.1亿美元。 二季度净运营收入88.0亿美元，分析师预期88.7亿美元。 ...

淡水河谷（Vale）公布的第二季度净营业收入88.0亿美元，预期为88.7亿美元，息税折旧摊销前利润 34.2亿美元，预期为33.1亿美元。 ...

Group 1: Report's Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core Views of the Report - In the first half of the year, global iron ore shipments decreased by 0.96% year-on-year. Australian and Brazilian shipments were affected by weather in Q1 and increased in Q2. Non-Australian and non-Brazilian shipments decreased significantly year-on-year, and non-mainstream shipments were more affected by ore prices compared to mainstream shipments from Australia and Brazil [2]. - It is expected that the output and shipments of the four major mines will increase in the second half of the year. Rio Tinto and Vale's output/shipments in the first half of the year did not reach half of their guidance targets, while FMG and BHP raised their guidance targets for fiscal year 2026 [2]. - The main contradiction in the black sector lies in the terminal demand for steel, which depends on policy support. The bargaining power of imported iron ore is relatively strong. It is expected that the downside space for iron ore in the second half of the year is limited, and the upside space depends on the trend of steel prices [2]. Group 3: Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Iron ore shipments in the first half of the year - In H1 2025, the cumulative global iron ore shipments were 778 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 0.96%. Affected by cyclones in Australia and rainfall in Brazil in Q1, the cumulative shipments were 362 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.39%. In Q2, shipments increased to make up for the previous shortfall and due to the end - of - quarter rush by Australian mines [3]. - From the source of shipments, the total shipments from Australia and Brazil in H1 were 648 million tons, accounting for 83% of global shipments, with a year-on-year increase of 0.84%. Non-Australian and non-Brazilian shipments were only 130 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 9.09%. Iron ore prices have a greater impact on non-Australian and non-Brazilian shipments, and Australian and Brazilian shipments show obvious seasonal patterns [5]. 2. Expected increase in shipments of the four major mines in the second half of the year 2.1 Supply summary in the first half of the year - According to SteelHome data, the cumulative shipments of the four major mines in H1 2025 were 529 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 0.29%. Structurally, Rio Tinto and BHP's shipments decreased, FMG's shipments increased significantly, and Vale's shipments increased steadily [6]. - Rio Tinto's 2025 production guidance target remained unchanged. Affected by cyclones and capacity replacement in Q1, its H1 shipments decreased by 5% year-on-year. The Pilbara mine achieved its highest Q2 output since 2018, and the first shipment of iron ore from the Simandou project was advanced to around November 2025. The品位 of PB mixed ore decreased [8][11]. - FMG's Q2 output and shipments increased significantly quarter-on-quarter. In fiscal year 2025, it shipped 198 million tons of iron ore, a year-on-year increase of 4%, achieving its fiscal year target. It raised its 2026 fiscal year guidance target by 5 million tons to 195 - 205 million tons [12][13]. - BHP's Q2 2025 output was 77 million tons, and its fiscal year 2025 output was 290 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 1%. It raised its 2026 fiscal year guidance target by 2 million tons. It increased shipments in Q2 by optimizing operations [14][15]. - Vale's Q2 output was 83.6 million tons, a significant increase, mainly due to the strong performance of the Southeast and Northern systems. It adjusted its 2025 iron ore pellet target output downwards by 7 million tons due to weak demand [16][18]. 2.2 Supply outlook in the second half of the year - It is expected that the iron ore shipments of the four major mines will increase in the second half of the year. Rio Tinto is expected to speed up production and shipments, with the Xipo and Simandou projects as key sources of growth. FMG is expected to have some room for shipment growth. BHP's output and shipments are expected to remain sufficient. Vale's production is expected to accelerate in the second half of the year [19]. 3. Fundamental analysis 3.1 Domestic ore supply - In H1 2025, China's raw iron ore output was about 509 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 9.1%. The cumulative output of iron concentrate from 433 domestic mines was 138 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 8.0%. Domestically sourced iron accounted for about 19.0% of the total supply [20]. 3.2 Demand - More than half of the steel mills were profitable in H1. The total profit of规上 steel enterprises in H1 was 46.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.7 times. However, the revenue of the steel industry decreased by 7.5% year-on-year, and the cumulative crude steel output was 515 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.0%. Steel mills' profits came from cost reduction. High steel mill profits supported high pig iron production and thus iron ore demand [21]. 3.3 Inventory - In H1, the inventory pressure on steel mills and ports was small. Steel mills' inventory was below 100 million tons after the Spring Festival, and the inventory - to - consumption ratio was around 30. The inventory of imported iron ore decreased by about 3 million tons year-on-year. The inventory at 47 ports decreased from about 156 million tons at the beginning of the year to 144 million tons by July, 14 million tons lower than last year [24][26]. 4. Future outlook - In Q1, iron ore prices were relatively firm. In Q2, coking coal prices rebounded, but iron ore price increases were limited. In July, affected by policy expectations, funds flowed into coking coal. The main contradiction in the black sector lies in steel terminal demand, which depends on policy support. In the second half of the year, iron ore supply is expected to be strong, demand depends on policies, and inventory pressure is not large. The downside space for iron ore is limited, and the upside space depends on steel prices [27][30].

Key Takeaways Vale S.A. (VALE) is expected to report a decline in its bottom and top lines when it reports second-quarter 2025 results on July 31, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vale's sales is pegged at $8.66 billion, indicating a 12.7% decrease from the year-ago quarter's figure. The consensus mark for earnings has moved down 25% over the past 60 days to 33 cents per share. The figure indicates a 23% year-over-year decline. | | Q1 | Q2 | F1 | F2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cu ...

Core Viewpoint - Vale's recent report indicates stable growth in iron ore and base metals despite global commodity market uncertainties, with strong demand from China playing a crucial role in supporting the company's global strategy [2][8]. Group 1: Iron Ore Business Performance - In Q2 2025, Vale's iron ore production reached 83.6 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.7% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 23.6% [3]. - The S11D mine in Pará achieved a record production of 20.9 million tons, serving as a key driver for the increase [3]. - Although iron ore sales decreased by 3.1% year-on-year, they increased by 16.9% quarter-on-quarter to 77.3 million tons, attributed to product mix adjustments prioritizing medium-grade products for Chinese customers [3]. - China's iron ore imports in June reached 105.95 million tons, an 8% increase from May and an 8.5% increase from the same month in 2024, indicating strong demand [3]. Group 2: Base Metals Performance - In Q2 2025, Vale's nickel production was 40,300 tons, a 44% year-on-year increase, while copper production reached 92,600 tons, an 18% year-on-year increase, marking the highest levels since 2021 and 2019 [5]. - The production increase is attributed to stable operations and expansion of key assets, including the Voiseys Bay expansion and strong performance from the Ona Puma nickel mine [5]. - The demand for copper and nickel is driven by the growth in the electric vehicle and high-end manufacturing sectors, aligning with China's increasing nickel consumption, projected to grow by about 10% in 2024 [5]. Group 3: Financial Performance - Vale's Q2 financial report showed an adjusted EBITDA of $5.2 billion and a net profit of $2.9 billion, both exceeding market expectations [7]. - The resilience in iron ore business is supported by the recovery of China's steel industry and improved logistics efficiency, with CFR prices for high-grade iron ore around $110 per ton [7]. - Despite the positive financial results, Vale's stock saw a slight decline of 0.30% following the report, as the market had already priced in expectations from prior announcements regarding infrastructure projects in China [7]. Group 4: Strategic Importance of China - In 2024, Vale's net revenue from China reached $18.5 billion, accounting for 49% of total revenue, with iron ore exports to China at 187 million tons, representing 60% of global sales [8]. - Vale's competitive advantage is enhanced by its high-grade mineral resources and renewable energy capabilities, allowing for stable supply and cost control amid global resource supply challenges [8]. - The deepening collaboration between China and Brazil in resource development and green transformation is expected to bring greater certainty and long-term value to the global commodity market [8].