Vale(US:VALE) 智通财经网·2025-10-31 00:01Core Viewpoint - Vale's Q3 2025 performance exceeded expectations, with significant revenue and profit growth driven by increased sales and cost efficiency improvements [1][2]. Financial Performance - Q3 revenue increased by 9% year-on-year to $10.42 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $10.33 billion [1][2]. - Net income attributable to shareholders reached $2.744 billion, a 78% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding the forecast of $2.1 billion [1][2]. - Pro forma EBITDA was $4.399 billion, up 17% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 21% to $4.369 billion [1][2]. Segment Performance - Iron ore segment revenue was $8.423 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $3.972 billion [2][3]. - The energy transition metals segment generated $1.997 billion in revenue, with adjusted EBITDA of $687 million [2][3]. Cost Management - Total costs and expenses (excluding Brumadinho-related costs) increased by 5% year-on-year to $7.229 billion [2]. - Expenses related to Brumadinho and dams decharacterization decreased by 76% to $30 million [2]. Production and Cost Outlook - Iron ore production reached its highest quarterly level since 2018, while copper production was the best since Q3 2019 [3]. - The company expects 2025 copper costs to range between $1,000 and $1,500 per ton, down from previous estimates of $1,500 to $2,000 [3]. - Nickel costs are projected to be between $13,000 and $14,000 per ton, lower than earlier forecasts of $14,000 to $15,500 [3].