Vale(US:VALE)2025-08-01 14:00Operational 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]