Vale SA, a leading global mining company, reported its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) on April 24th, 2024. The company saw a strong start to the year, with iron ore sales increasing by 15% year-on-year, marking the highest Q1 output since 2019. This was driven by robust production and progress on growth projects aimed at improving product quality and flexibility. Copper production and sales volumes also increased, thanks to improved performance at the Salobo complex and the ramp-up of the Salobo 3 plant. Additionally, Vale achieved 100% renewable energy consumption in Brazil, reaching this goal two years ahead of schedule. The company remains committed to its journey towards building a greater Vale, as stated by CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo. Financial indicators showed net...Show More

Vale SA, a leading global mining company, reported its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24) on April 24th, 2024. The company saw a strong start to the year, with iron ore sales increasing by 15% year-on-year, marking the highest Q1 output since 2019. This was driven by robust production and progress on growth projects aimed at improving product quality and flexibility. Copper production and sales volumes also increased, thanks to improved performance at the Salobo complex and the ramp-up of the Salobo 3 plant. Additionally, Vale achieved 100% renewable energy consumption in Brazil, reaching this goal two years ahead of schedule. The company remains committed to its journey towards building a greater Vale, as stated by CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo. Financial indicators showed net operating revenues at $8,459 million, remaining stable year-on-year, but a significant 35% decrease from the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $3,438 million, a 7% decrease year-on-year and a 47% decrease from the previous quarter. The company also reported capital expenditures of $1.4 billion, a 23% increase year-on-year. Vale's net income attributable to shareholders was $1,679 million, a 9% decrease year-on-year. The company's net debt increased by 23% year-on-year to $10,105 million. Vale also announced the acquisition of a 45%-stake in Aliança Geração de Energia S.A. for R$ 2.7 billion, aiming to hold 100% of its shares and align with its strategy to have a renewable energy matrix in Brazil. The company is also gaining momentum on Iron Ore Solutions and Energy Transition Metals, with several projects underway and regulatory approvals granted, such as the Energy Transition Metals partnership and the PTVI divestment agreement.