Vale says financing reviews are not deal commitments

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Vale S.A. (VALE) said it continuously evaluates financing alternatives as part of its financial management, liability management and strategic planning. It stated that these ordinary-course assessments do not constitute decisions, approvals or commitments to implement any transaction. Vale said it will inform the market in a timely manner if an event or decision constitutes a material act or fact under applicable regulations.

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liability management, material act or fact, Forward-Looking Statements

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liability management financial

"financial management, liability management and strategic planning"

Liability management is a company’s plan for handling its debts and obligations—such as refinancing, repaying, or reshaping payment terms—to reduce cost and risk. Like reorganizing household bills or refinancing a mortgage to lower monthly payments, it matters to investors because it affects a firm’s cash flow, creditworthiness and the likelihood of meeting obligations, which in turn can influence stock and bond values.

material act or fact regulatory

"constitutes a material act or fact under the applicable regulations"

Forward-Looking Statements regulatory

"discussed under “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”"

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Vale said it continuously evaluates financing alternatives, but stated that these ordinary-course assessments do not constitute decisions, approvals or commitments to implement any transaction.

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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

September 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 Press Report Rio de Janeiro, September 30, 2026 – Vale S.A. (“Vale” or the “Company”), in reference to a press report published today1, clarifies that, as part of its financial management, liability management and strategic planning, the Company continuously evaluates financing alternatives and opportunities that may contribute to long-term value creation and the development of its businesses. Such assessments are part of the Company’s ordinary course of business and do not constitute decisions, approvals or commitments regarding the implementation of any transaction. Vale reiterates that, should any event or decision arise that constitutes a material act or fact under the applicable regulations, the market will be duly informed in a timely manner and in strict compliance with the Company’s legal and regulatory obligations. 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 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. 1 Titled “Vale Mulls Raising Over $500 Million in Debut Panda Bond Sale,” published by Bloomberg. 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: September 30, 2026		Director of Investor Relations