Vale (NYSE: VALE) says Fábrica mine overflow spares communities

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vale S.A. filed a 6-K describing a water-and-sediment overflow from a pit at its Fábrica mine in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, that occurred in the early hours of a recent Sunday.

The company states there were no injuries and no impact on local residents or surrounding communities, although the flow reached areas owned by a third-party company. Vale says it promptly informed the competent authorities and has begun assessing the causes of the incident.

Vale emphasizes that the event is not related to any of its dams in the region, which it says remain stable and under continuous 24/7 monitoring. The company also reaffirms that its previously disclosed guidance remains unchanged.

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

January 2026

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 ¨

   Vale clarifies on the Fábrica mine Rio de Janeiro, January 26, 2026 – Vale S.A. (“Vale” or the “Company”) clarifies that, in the early hours of last Sunday, an overflow of water with sediments occurred from a pit at the Fábrica mine, located in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais. The Company reports that there were no injuries, and no impact on local residents or surrounding communities. The flow reached areas owned by a third‑party company in the region. In line with regulatory requirements and internal protocols, Vale immediately informed the competent authorities and has initiated an assessment to determine the causes of the incident. Vale reiterates that the event is not connected to any of its dams in the region, all of which maintain normal stability conditions and remain under continuous monitoring, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Finally, Vale reaffirms that its guidance remain unchanged, as disclosed in the Company’s Reference Form. Marcelo Feriozzi Bacci Executive Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations For further information, please contact: Vale.RI@vale.com Thiago Lofiego: thiago.lofiego@vale.com Mariana Rocha: mariana.rocha@vale.com Luciana Oliveti: luciana.oliveti@vale.com Pedro Terra: pedro.terra@vale.com Patricia Tinoco: patricia.tinoco@vale.com This press release may include statements that present Vale’s expectations about future events or results. All statements, when based upon expectations about the future, involve various risks and uncertainties. Vale cannot guarantee that such statements will prove correct. These risks and uncertainties include factors related to the following: (a) the countries where we operate, especially Brazil and Canada; (b) the global economy; (c) the capital markets; (d) the mining and metals prices and their dependence on global industrial production, which is cyclical by nature; and (e) global competition in the markets in which Vale operates. 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. Press Release

 

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Vale S.A. (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ Thiago Lofiego
Date: January 26, 2026		Director of Investor Relations

FAQ

What incident at the Fábrica mine did VALE report in this 6-K?

Vale reported an overflow of water with sediments from a pit at its Fábrica mine in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, that occurred in the early hours of a recent Sunday.

Were there any injuries or community impacts from VALE's Fábrica mine overflow?

Vale states that there were no injuries and no impact on local residents or surrounding communities from the Fábrica mine incident.

Did the Fábrica mine overflow affect any third-party property according to VALE?

Yes. Vale reports that the water-and-sediment flow from the Fábrica mine reached areas owned by a third-party company in the region.

Is the Fábrica mine incident related to VALE's dams in the region?

Vale clarifies that the event is not connected to any of its dams in the region and says all dams maintain normal stability conditions with 24/7 monitoring.

Did VALE change its guidance because of the Fábrica mine overflow?

No. Vale explicitly states that its guidance remains unchanged, as disclosed in the company’s Reference Form.

How did VALE respond operationally to the Fábrica mine incident?

Vale says it immediately informed the competent authorities in line with regulatory requirements and internal protocols, and it has initiated an assessment to determine the causes of the incident.