Vale's 1Q25 Performance April 25th, 2025 S11D mine Disclaimer To obtain further information on factors that may lead to results different from those forecast by Vale, please consult the reports Vale files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) and in particular the factors discussed under "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in Vale's annual report on Form 20-F." (a) the countries where we operate, especially Brazil, Canada and ...

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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 For the month of April 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 ¨ Parauap ...

Market Overview - US stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.47%, S&P 500 futures down 0.31%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.26% [1] - European indices also show declines, with Germany's DAX down 0.07%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.04%, France's CAC40 down 0.14%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.18% [2] - WTI crude oil increased by 1.25% to $63.05 per barrel, while Brent crude rose by 1.03% to $66.80 per barrel [2] US Stock Market Insights - Jefferies highlights a critical point for the S&P 500 index at 5500, which needs to be breached to recover from a 19% drop since February's historical high [3] - Christopher Wood from Jefferies suggests that the golden era for US stocks is over, predicting further declines in US equities, bonds, and the dollar [5] Automotive Industry - Japanese automakers saw a surge in US sales in March, with Toyota's sales up 8% to 231,336 units, Honda's up 13%, and Nissan's up 10% [4] Company Earnings Reports - Merck's Q1 earnings exceeded expectations with sales of $15.5 billion, although they anticipate a $200 million loss due to tariffs by 2025 [9] - American Airlines withdrew its 2025 profit guidance, reporting a Q1 net loss of $473 million, worsened by tariff pressures and government spending uncertainties [9] - Procter & Gamble lowered its annual organic sales growth forecast from 3%-5% to 2% due to tariff pressures and fluctuating consumer demand [10] - Sanofi's Q1 earnings surpassed expectations, driven by strong demand for its Dupixent drug, with sales of €9.89 billion [10] - IBM reported Q1 sales of $14.5 billion, exceeding expectations, but concerns remain regarding the impact of tariffs and government spending cuts on business [11] - Texas Instruments provided a positive Q2 earnings outlook, with expected revenue between $4.17 billion and $4.53 billion, driven by improved demand in industrial and automotive sectors [12] Technology Sector - Google Chrome's potential market value is estimated at over $50 billion, according to competitors, amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny [13] - TSMC plans to begin production using A14 chip technology in 2028, aiming to maintain its leadership in the semiconductor industry [13]

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Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. is anticipated to report a decline in both revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2025, with sales expected at $8.16 billion, reflecting a 3.5% decrease year-over-year, and earnings per share projected at 37 cents, indicating a 5.1% decline from the previous year [1]. Financial Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vale's sales is $8.16 billion, down 3.5% from the same quarter last year [1]. - The consensus estimate for earnings has decreased by 14% over the past 60 days to 37 cents per share, representing a 5.1% year-over-year decline [1]. - Vale's earnings surprise history shows that the company missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the last four quarters, with an average negative surprise of 4.9% [2]. Production and Sales Update - Iron ore production for the first quarter was approximately 67.7 million tons (Mt), a decrease of 4.5% year-over-year, while pellet production fell 15.2% to 7.2 Mt [3]. - Iron ore fines sales increased by 8% year-over-year to 56.8 Mt, while total iron ore sales rose 3.6% to 66.1 Mt [4]. - Nickel sales reached 38.9 thousand tons (kt), up 17.5% from the previous year, but below the consensus estimate of 40.4 kt [5]. - Copper sales were recorded at 81.9 kt, a 6.6% increase year-over-year, but also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 85 kt [5]. Pricing Trends - The average realized price for iron ore fines was $90.8 per ton, down 9.8% year-over-year, and for iron ore pellets, it was $140.8 per ton, down 18.1% [4]. - The average realized nickel price was $16,106 per ton, a decrease of 4% from the previous year [5]. - The average realized price for copper operations was $8,891 per ton, up 15.7% year-over-year [6]. Cost Factors - The company has been facing increased input costs, particularly for diesel and freight, which have negatively impacted margins [7]. - Cost-control measures are expected to mitigate some of the adverse effects of rising input costs [7]. Earnings Prediction Model - The current Earnings ESP for Vale is 0.00%, indicating that the model does not predict an earnings beat for the upcoming report [8]. - Vale holds a Zacks Rank of 3, suggesting a neutral outlook [9]. Stock Performance - Over the past year, Vale's shares have declined by 25.3%, compared to a 24.8% decline in the industry [10].

Core Insights - Vale S.A. reported a decline in iron ore production for Q1 2025, with total output at approximately 67.7 million tons, a 4.5% decrease year-over-year, despite strong performance at the S11D mine [1][2][3] Iron Ore Production - The S11D mine achieved its highest-ever first-quarter output of 19.4 million tons, marking a 9.3% increase from Q1 2024, driven by asset reliability initiatives [2] - The Northern System's total output fell by 2.6% year-over-year to around 35 million tons due to licensing restrictions and heavy rainfall [3] - Southeastern System's production decreased by 6% to 18.4 million tons, impacted by a 49-day maintenance period at the Cauê plant, although improvements at Fazendão partially offset this decline [4] - Southern System's output dropped by 7% to 14.3 million tons as Vale shifted focus towards higher-margin products [5] Pellet Production - Pellet production decreased by 15.2% year-over-year to 7.2 million tons, attributed to lower feed availability and increased rainfall affecting the Northern System [6] Sales Volumes and Prices - Iron ore fines sales rose by 8% year-over-year to 56.8 million tons, driven by the sale of previously built-up inventories [7] - Total iron ore sales increased by 3.6% to 66.1 million tons, while pellet sales fell by 18.8% to around 7.5 million tons [8] - The average realized price for iron ore fines was $90.8 per ton, down 9.8% year-over-year, and for pellets, it was $140.8 per ton, an 18.1% decrease [8] Copper Production - Copper production increased by 11% year-over-year to 90.9 thousand tons, with significant contributions from the Salobo and Sossego mines [9] - Copper sales rose by 6.6% to 81.9 thousand tons, reflecting higher production levels [10] - The average realized price for copper operations was $8,891 per ton, up 15.7% year-over-year [11] Nickel Production - Nickel production grew by 11.1% year-over-year to 43.9 thousand tons, driven by the ramp-up of Voisey's Bay underground mines [12] - Nickel sales increased by 17.5% to 38.9 thousand tons [12] - The average realized nickel price was $16,106 per ton, down 4% from the previous year [13] Financial Outlook - Vale is expected to report Q1 2025 revenues of $8.16 billion, indicating a 3.5% year-over-year decline, with earnings estimated at 37 cents per share, a 5% drop [14][15] - The company projects iron ore production between 325-335 million tons and copper production between 340-370 thousand tons for 2025 [15] Peer Comparisons - Rio Tinto reported a 9% decline in iron ore shipments to 70.7 million tons for Q1 2025, while BHP's iron ore production remained flat at 61.8 million tons [16][18] Stock Performance - Vale's shares have decreased by 25.3% over the past year, compared to a 24.9% decline in the industry [20]

Group 1 - Many foreign executives are visiting China to participate in high-level forums, highlighting new observations about China's development and opportunities [1] - The executives express that China's openness and innovation continue to release significant attraction for global investment [1] Group 2 - DeepSeek's energy efficiency is praised, with its energy consumption being only one-tenth of similar products, marking a revolutionary technological advancement [3] - The increasing application of AI necessitates planning for reduced energy consumption in search processes, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency [3] Group 3 - The efficiency of Chinese partners in project execution is noted, with examples of projects being completed ahead of schedule and within budget, which is unusual in the industry [6] - The use of prefabricated components by Chinese partners provides new perspectives and learning opportunities for multinational companies [6] Group 4 - Multinational companies view China as an innovation testing ground and are eager to collaborate with Chinese firms to explore global markets [9] - Thyssenkrupp is collaborating with Chinese electric vehicle companies, recognizing China as a leader in the EV sector and seizing market opportunities [9] - Vale is exploring new paradigms for green steel production with Chinese partners, moving from being a commodity supplier to a collaborative partner [9] - The focus of this year's forum is on global cooperation, emphasizing the need for collaboration to address fundamental issues [9]

在谈到在华投资时，毕闻达表示，淡水河谷一直在努力扩大在华的混矿能力，同时希望扩大绿色新产品 在中国的应用。 高品位铁矿石对于能源转型至关重要。毕闻达透露，淡水河谷一直在增加高品位铁矿石产量以服务全球 客户，尤其是中国客户。除铁矿石外，近年来淡水河谷也非常注重发展能源转型金属业务，特别是铜产 业。"我们希望未来将铜产能从每年35万吨翻一番至每年70万吨。"毕闻达说，淡水河谷拥有独特的资产 禀赋，扩大铜和高品位铁矿石产量，可以满足全球能源转型日益增长的需求。 淡水河谷致力于成为全球矿业客户尤其是中国客户的主要供应商、首选供应商。毕闻达表示，目前，淡 水河谷已在巴西实现"范围二"（企业购买外部能源而产生的温室气体排放）的零排放，实现这一目标的 关键是与中国科技公司晶科能源共同建设的太阳能项目，该项目是南美洲最大的项目之一。此外，淡水 河谷还与中国新能源汽车公司比亚迪开展合作，主要研究轻型汽车电气化，将就在淡水河谷运营区安装 必要车辆充电基础设施进行评估，对部分电动车型进行测试。 毕闻达表示，中国政府提出大力发展绿色贸易，这与淡水河谷低碳绿色发展的策略高度契合。目前，淡 水河谷正在为中国客户开发和推广多款新型绿色产品 ...

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 20-F ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2024 Commission file number: 001-15030 VALE S.A. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Federative Republic of Brazil (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) Marcelo Feriozzi Bacci, Executive Vice-President Fin ...