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Vale Base Metals is a world-leading producer of the critical minerals needed to build a cleaner, greener future.  

We have global ambitions with operations across Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan and the United Kingdom.  

By responsibly sourcing nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals, we are driving economic growth and accelerating the global energy transition.

We employ an inclusive, dedicated and highly skilled workforce with a focus on delivering value for our partners, our communities and the real economy. Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of who we are and drives our decisions every day.  

We exist to improve life and transform the future. Together. 

Vale Base Metals has operations in Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and Japan. 

Find out more about our activities in each location:

Where we are present

Brazil

Our copper and nickel operations are located in the state of Pará, including Brazil’s biggest copper mine at Salobo.

Canada

Our operations in Canada have been going strong for more than 100 years. We have an extensive array of infrastructure to produce, refine and distribute nickel, copper and cobalt.

Indonesia

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk has been operating for more than half a century, growing to become one of Indonesia’s foremost nickel miners.

Japan

Vale’s partnership with Japan dates back over 70 years. We operate Matsusaka Refinery, which processes nickel, cobalt and inorganic industrial chemical products.

United Kingdom

Vale's Clydach Nickel Refinery started up in 1902 and since then it has been refining nickel oxide, which is produced by our mines in Indonesia and Canada.
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