Vale S.A.VALE

Vale S.A. produces and sells essential raw materials globally, with operations spanning two primary segments. Iron Solutions extracts and produces iron ore, pellets, and ferrous products while providing logistics services. The Energy Transition Materials segment mines nickel—alongside gold, silver, cobalt, and precious metals—and copper for construction and electrical applications. Established in 1942 as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, the Rio de Janeiro-based firm rebranded to Vale S.A. in 2009.