Giá Vale SA (VALE)

Vale SA engages in the production and exportation of iron ore, pellets, manganese, and iron alloys. The company is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro and currently employs 64,616 full-time employees. The firm also produces iron ore pellets, copper, platinum group metals (PGMs), gold, silver and cobalt. Vale is engaged in greenfield mineral exploration in five countries and operates logistics systems in Brazil and other regions in the world, including railroads, maritime terminals and ports, which are integrated with mining operations. In addition, Vale has distribution centers to support the delivery of iron ore worldwide. Vale has numerous subsidiaries, including Vale Logistica Uruguay SA, Vale Holdings BV, Vale Overseas Ltd. The Company’s operations abroad cover approximately 30 countries.