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Vale S.A. filings document the disclosure record of a foreign private issuer whose American depositary receipts trade under VALE. Its Form 6-K reports cover interim financial statements, operating and financial results, material-event disclosures, capital-structure matters, governance updates, and communications also made under Brazilian market rules.
The filing record includes annual and extraordinary meeting materials, shareholder voting maps, minutes, ADR voting mechanics, and current reports on capital-allocation and strategic matters. Vale's Form 20-F framework and related disclosures address risk factors for mining operations, metals prices, capital markets, competition, and the jurisdictions where the company operates, including Brazil and Canada.
Vale S.A. reports that its Board of Directors has authorized the Executive Committee to continue negotiations to optimize the concession contracts for the Carajás Railway (EFC) and the Vitória a Minas Railway (EFVM) in Brazil. The talks involve the Ministry of Transport, the National Land Transportation Agency, Infra S.A. and the Office of the Attorney General of the Union, each acting within its legal authority.
Vale reiterates it remains in full compliance with all obligations under the existing concession contracts and committed to the guidelines of an agreement signed on December 30, 2024. Once the optimization is concluded and approved by the Federal Court of Accounts, the company expects greater predictability, legal certainty and clarity around obligations and investments for these two key rail concessions, supporting long‑term operational efficiency and the sustainability of its integrated logistics system.
Vale S.A. reports that 1Q26 was marked by strong operational performance across iron ore, copper and nickel. Iron ore production reached 69.7 Mt, up 3% year over year, with record output at S11D and Brucutu, while iron ore sales grew 3.9% to 68.7 Mt. Pellet production rose 13.7% to 8.2 Mt, supported by higher Tubarão output, and full-year 2026 iron ore and agglomerates guidance was reiterated at 335–345 Mt and 30–34 Mt, respectively.
Copper production increased 12.5% to 102.3 kt, driven by record volumes at Salobo and strong performance at Sossego, while nickel production rose 12.3% to 49.3 kt, helped by Onça Puma’s second furnace and higher output from Voisey’s Bay and Long Harbour. Realized prices improved, with average copper price at US$ 13,143/t and nickel at US$ 17,015/t, both higher than a year earlier.
Vale S.A. presents its 2025 integrated annual performance, combining financial, operational and ESG results. Net sales revenue reached USD 38.4 billion and adjusted EBITDA was USD 15.5 billion, while recurring free cash flow totaled USD 4.8 billion and net income attributable to shareholders was USD 2.4 billion.
Iron ore production was 336 Mt, with 314 Mt of sales and segment EBITDA of USD 13.8 billion. Vale Base Metals generated USD 8.2 billion of revenue and USD 3.4 billion of EBITDA, supported by higher copper and nickel volumes and prices.
Vale approved USD 4.3 billion in dividends and interest on equity, invested USD 5.5 billion, and ended 2025 with gross debt and leases of USD 18.8 billion and expanded net debt of USD 15.6 billion. The company highlights 63% completion of upstream dam decharacterization, full GISTM implementation, a 55% TRIFR reduction versus 2019, progress on Brumadinho and Mariana reparations, stronger climate and water metrics, and ESG-driven credit rating upgrades.
Vale S.A. will pay interest on its 10th issue simple, non-convertible, unsecured incentive debentures on April 15, 2026, totaling R$ 199,987,459.84. The payment covers series 1, 2 and 3 and goes to holders with positions at B3 or Banco Itaú Unibanco at the close of April 14, 2026.
Series 1 includes 3,000,000 debentures with remuneratory interest of R$ 33.21216697 per debenture, totaling R$ 99,636,500.91. Series 2 includes 1,800,000 debentures at R$ 33.48411885 each, totaling R$ 60,271,413.93. Series 3 includes 1,200,000 debentures at R$ 33.39962083 each, totaling R$ 40,079,545.00.
Vale S.A. reported that Moody’s Local Brasil affirmed its AAA.br corporate rating with a stable outlook, reflecting very strong credit quality. In 2025, Vale generated US$ 38.4 billion in net revenue and US$ 13.8 billion in adjusted EBITDA, supported by low iron ore cash costs around US$ 21.3/t and growing base metals.
Base metals revenue rose 28% to US$ 8.2 billion, helping offset pressure on realized iron ore prices. Adjusted gross leverage was 1.4x, with high interest coverage of 8.2x and robust liquidity, including short-term cash of R$ 5.6 billion versus R$ 684 million of short-term debt, despite heavy capex and litigation-related outflows.
Vale S.A. announced the schedule for its 1Q26 results releases and investor call. The 1Q26 production and sales report will be released on April 16, 2026 after market close, and the 1Q26 financial performance report on April 28, 2026 after market close.
A conference call and webcast will take place on April 29, 2026 at 11:00 in Brasília, 10:00 in New York and 15:00 in London. The webcast will be broadcast in English with simultaneous Portuguese translation, with connection details made available on Vale’s investor relations website.
Senna Medeiros Carlos Henrique reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vale S.A. Executive VP Operations Carlos Henrique Senna Medeiros received a grant of 25,765 restricted share units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026, each convertible into one common share at no cost as compensation. After this award, his directly held and RSU-linked common shares total 410,827. The filing notes RSUs vesting in tranches on March 1, 2027 and 2028, and April 1, 2029, tying a portion of his compensation to Vale’s long-term performance.
Duarte Pimenta Gustavo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vale S.A.’s Chief Executive Officer Gustavo Duarte Pimenta received a grant of 43,603 restricted share units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Vale common share upon settlement.
After this award, he holds 404,784 common shares, including RSUs granted in 2024, 2025 and 2026. According to the vesting schedule, 35,982 RSUs vest on March 1, 2027, 50,218 RSUs vest on March 1, 2028, and 43,603 RSUs vest on April 1, 2029.
Feriozzi Bacci Marcelo reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vale S.A. reported that Executive VP Finance & IR Marcelo Feriozzi Bacci received a compensation-related equity grant. On April 1, 2026, he was awarded 20,207 restricted share units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one Vale common share upon settlement.
After this grant, his holdings total 151,859 common shares, including RSUs granted on April 1, 2026 and previously granted in 2025. According to the filing, 29,092 RSUs vest on March 1, 2028 and 20,207 RSUs vest on April 1, 2029, creating a multi‑year vesting schedule tied to future service or performance conditions.
Tavares Nogueira Rogerio reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vale S.A. reported that EVP Commercial & New Business Rogerio Tavares Nogueira received a compensation-related grant of 12,990 Common Shares on April 1, 2026, through restricted share units (RSUs) at no cash cost per share.
After this award, he directly holds 127,552 Common Shares, including RSUs granted in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The RSUs vest over time, with 11,327 vesting on March 1, 2027, 18,702 vesting on March 1, 2028, and 12,990 vesting on April 1, 2029, each RSU delivering one Vale common share upon settlement.