Vale S.A. is a Brazilian multinational mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and founded in 1942. It stands as the world's largest producer of iron ore and iron ore pellets, essential raw materials for the global steel industry, alongside being a leading producer of nickel. The company operates through two primary segments: Iron Solutions, which focuses on the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and other ferrous products, supported by integrated logistics including railways, ports, and terminals primarily in Brazil; and Energy Transition Materials, encompassing nickel mining and processing, copper production, and by-products such as cobalt, gold, silver, and platinum group metals. Vale S.A. maintains operations across multiple countries, including Canada, Indonesia, and others, facilitating the supply of these critical metals to international markets for applications in steelmaking, energy transition technologies, construction, and manufacturing. Its logistics infrastructure enhances the efficient transportation of commodities worldwide.