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The Vale S.A. (VALE) SEC filings page provides access to the company’s official disclosures as a foreign private issuer listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Vale files annual reports on Form 20‑F and frequent current reports on Form 6‑K, which together describe its iron ore, base metals and logistics businesses, governance structure, risk management framework and capital structure.
Form 20‑F annual reports contain detailed information on Vale’s business segments, including Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals, mineral reserves and resources, risk factors, sustainability and dam management practices, and financial statements prepared in accordance with applicable standards. These documents are central for understanding how Vale presents its global mining and logistics operations, environmental and social responsibilities, and exposure to commodity and regulatory risks.
Form 6‑K current reports capture material updates between annual filings. Recent 6‑Ks include press releases about payments of interest and principal on debentures, notices of relevant changes in institutional shareholdings, schedules for quarterly production, sales and financial performance reports, and approvals or updates to corporate policies on topics such as risk management, group business and entity management, and water and water resources. Some 6‑Ks also reproduce internal corporate policies that explain how Vale classifies subsidiaries, manages joint ventures, and organizes its integrated risk governance.
For investors monitoring capital allocation and shareholder returns, filings may disclose share repurchase activity by Vale and its affiliates, as well as information on outstanding American Depositary Shares and common shares. They also provide context on how Vale manages business risks, including safety, environmental, operational and financial risks, through its Integrated Risk Map, Risk Appetite methodology and Lines of Defense model.
On this page, Stock Titan pairs Vale’s raw SEC filings with AI‑powered summaries that highlight key points from lengthy documents, helping users quickly identify items such as new policies, financing transactions, changes in ownership positions and updates on risk and sustainability frameworks. Real‑time ingestion from EDGAR means new 6‑Ks and 20‑Fs appear promptly, while structured views of Form 6‑K, annual reports and other disclosures make it easier to navigate Vale’s regulatory history.
Vale S.A. filed an amended Form 6-K to publish its updated Climate Change Policy (POL-0012-G, Version 03), approved by the Board (DCA‑029/2025). The policy sets science-aligned guidelines to manage climate risks and opportunities and pursue Net‑zero Emissions in operations and projects by 2050 (Scope 1 and Scope 2), while supporting value‑chain reductions (Scope 3) in steel and international shipping.
Key measures include integrating climate targets into leadership variable compensation, using internal carbon pricing in project valuation, prioritizing emissions reductions and removals, and employing high‑integrity carbon credits as a complementary and secondary tool. Governance follows TCFD principles, with oversight by the Board and Sustainability Committee and execution by the Executive Committee and Low Carbon Forum. The policy will be reviewed at least every five years, with disclosure led by Finance & Investor Relations and consequence management under the Misconduct Policy and Whistleblower Channel.
Vale S.A. filed a Form 6-K presenting an updated Anti-Corruption Policy that sets zero tolerance for bribery and corruption across all jurisdictions where it operates. The Policy applies to Vale, its subsidiaries and maintained entities worldwide, and requires compliance with the FCPA, Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law, and the UK Bribery Act.
Key rules include a ban on facilitation payments and on political contributions on the Company’s behalf, strict controls on gifts, hospitality and travel involving government officials (with defined limits and approvals), and mandatory anti-corruption due diligence on third parties. Employees and key management must complete training and report suspected violations through Vale’s Whistleblower Channel.
Governance is led by the Audit & Compliance Department, which reports to the Board and coordinates investigations and training. The policy will be reviewed at least every five years and is effective upon Board approval.
Vale S.A. filed a Form 6-K detailing an updated Corporate Climate Change Policy that sets science-aligned guidelines to manage risks and opportunities and pursue Net-zero Emissions. The policy commits to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, cooperating to lower Scope 3 (including customers and international shipping), and neutralizing residual emissions on a Net-zero aligned pathway by
The strategy includes internal carbon pricing for project valuation, performance-based climate targets that can affect leadership variable compensation, development of low‑carbon products, and partnerships to advance decarbonization. Governance follows TCFD principles, with Board oversight and executive committees integrating climate into strategic planning. The company will assess scenario resilience, train employees for green jobs, disclose the policy via Finance/IR, review it at least every five years, and report an industry association alignment review.
Vale S.A. reported the settlement of its optional acquisition of participating debentures from its 6th issuance. The Company acquired 89,410,390 debentures, which adhered to the offer and represent 23.01% of the total debentures outstanding.
Vale notes this is the only optional acquisition offer since the instruments were issued in 1997, positioning the action as a milestone in the Company’s financial liability management. The update follows the notice and press release disclosed on October 6, 2025.
Vale S.A. submitted a 6-K clarifying media reports that management said it is likely the company will announce extraordinary dividends soon. The company explains this discussion reflects its historical year-end distributions and the context of proposed Brazilian tax changes, while emphasizing that any payment would be subject to governance approvals.
The filing cites Bill No. 1,087/25, which proposes a 10% withholding tax on dividends above R$50,000 per month per beneficiary; management noted the immediate impact would be minimal given Vale’s use of interest on equity (JCP). Vale has already met its minimum shareholder remuneration for 2025 via JCP approved on July 31, 2025 and paid on September 4, 2025. The company states there is no Board decision yet on any extraordinary dividends, including amount or payment date.
Vale S.A. reported a strong operational quarter, highlighting multi‑metal production gains and improved iron ore price realization. Iron ore production reached 94.4 Mt (up 4% y/y) with support from a new quarterly record at S11D, while iron ore sales were 86.0 Mt (up 5% y/y). The average realized iron ore fines price was US$ 94.4/t, up US$ 9.3/t q/q, as fines premiums increased. Pellets output was 8.0 Mt (down 23% y/y) as feed was redirected to fines to optimize the product mix.
Copper production was 90.8 kt (up 6% y/y), led by Salobo and higher concentrates from Voisey’s Bay and Sudbury, with an average realized price of US$ 9,818/t. Nickel production was 46.8 kt (largely flat y/y); Long Harbour hit a production record, and Onça Puma’s second furnace started, lifting site capacity by 15 ktpy to 40 ktpy. Management said iron ore, copper, and nickel are tracking toward the upper end of their 2025 production guidance ranges. Vale also noted a 4.5 Mt iron ore inventory build, mainly cargoes in transit, expected to convert to sales in coming quarters.
Vale S.A. reported a stronger 3Q25 with improved sales, pricing and cash generation. Net operating revenue reached US$ 10,420 million, up 9% year over year, while Proforma EBITDA rose to US$ 4.4 billion, up 17% year over year and 28% quarter over quarter, driven by higher iron ore, copper and by-product prices, greater volumes, and lower freight costs. Attributable net income was US$ 2.685 billion, up 11% year over year.
Free cash flow was US$ 2.6 billion, helped by US$ 1.0 billion of proceeds from the completion of the Aliança Energia JV, and Recurring Free Cash Flow was US$ 1.6 billion. Expanded net debt stood at US$ 16.6 billion at quarter-end, down US$ 0.8 billion quarter over quarter. Iron ore fines realized price averaged US$ 94.4/t and all-in costs declined 4% year over year to US$ 52.9/t. Copper all-in costs fell 65% year over year to US$ 994/t and nickel all-in costs declined 32% to US$ 12,347/t; 2025 cost guidance was revised down for both metals.
Operations advanced with the Onça Puma 2nd furnace start-up and progress across the New Carajás program. Vale also reported safety milestones, including no dams at emergency level 3 and continued progress on Brumadinho and Samarco reparation commitments.
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