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We are a global company, that practices sustainable mining in the countries where we are present. We exist to improve life and transform the future. Together.
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We extract ore and transport it through a a complete logistics chain, which includes railroads and ports. In our activity, we prioritize the safety of people and the environment, acting with respect, care and integrity.
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We will never forget Brumadinho. We have learned from our history and we are committed to the full reparation of the communities and people impacted by the dam collapse, in accordance with the signed legal agreement.
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By the land or by the sea, we seek an increasingly safe and sustainable path.
We created a logistics network that is part of mines, railroads, ships and ports, ensuring agility and efficiency during transportation. In addition to our products, we carry cargo to third parties and offer two passenger train lines in Brazil.
Railroad
Railroad
We are present in about 2,000 kilometers of railroad network in Brazil with an average of x trips per month.
The passenger train makes our direct connection with the communities We received 1.3 million passengers annually on the Vitória-Minas Railroad and the Carajás Railroad.
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Photographer: Daniel Mansur
Vitória-Minas Railroad
Vitória-Minas Railroad
Country: Brazil
Extension: 905 kilometers
Load transported:
Iron ore from Vale and General Cargo for third parties (coal and agricultural products).
Main connected points: Iron ore operations from the inland of Minas Gerais to the Port of Tubarão, in Espírito Santo.
Passenger train: With about 1 million passengers annually, the trains depart daily from Cariacica, in Vitória (ES), bound for Belo Horizonte (MG) and on the route back to Cariacica. An additional train assists in the course between Itabira and Nova Era, in Minas Gerais.
Carajás Railroad
Carajás Railroad
Country: Brazil
Extension: 972 kilometers
Load transported: Iron ore, pig iron, manganese, copper, fuels and coal.
Main connected points: Mines of Carajás, in Pará, to the Maritime Terminal of Ponta da Madeira, in Maranhão.
Passenger Train: Every Monday, Thursdays and Saturdays we take passengers on a trip between São Luís (MA) and Paraupebas (PA), through 25 locations between villages and municipalities of the stretch in question. By year, about 350,000 people use the railroad as a means of transport.
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Ports and Terminals
Integrated with railroad networks, our ports are in Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia and Oman and, like the trains, they offer the cargo service for third parties.
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Port of Tubarão and Praia Mole
Port of Tubarão and Praia Mole
Occupies an area of 18 km2 in Vitória, with four maritime terminals: Iron ore; Praia Mole, Miscellaneous Products and Bulk Liquids. We use them to transport iron ore and pellets; coal, grains and fertilizers and bulk liquids.
- Regulation of Port of Tubarão and Praia Mole
- Agenda Ambiental 2022 – Terminal de Praia Mole e Tubarão
- Annex A – Summary of Vale Port Requirements for Vessel Nomination and Acceptance
- Annex B – Geotextile Installation
- Annex C – Operational Port Guidelines
- Annex D – Check List for Sailing
Loading
Certified services for port loading of dry bulk ships, including services for unloading railroad cars, sampling, weighing, transfer to storage yard, removal, route cleaning and ship towing¹.
Standard Reference Net Price:
- Agricultural Bulk: BRL 48.44 / tonne - Iron Ore: R$ 70.67 / tons
Unloading
Ship cargo unloading services, transfer to stockyard, including unloading, trimming, weighing and removal services¹.
Standard Reference Net Price:
- Liquid Bulk: R$ 29.61 m³ - Fertilizers: R$ 72.67 / tons
Loading
Certified services for port loading of dry bulk ships, including services for unloading railroad cars, sampling, weighing, transfer to storage yard, removal, route cleaning and ship towing¹.
Standard Reference Net Price:
- Agricultural Bulk: BRL 48.44 / tonne - Iron Ore: R$ 70.67 / tons
Unloading
Ship cargo unloading services, transfer to stockyard, including unloading, trimming, weighing and removal services¹.
Standard Reference Net Price:
- Liquid Bulk: R$ 29.61 m³ - Fertilizers: R$ 72.67 / tons
Unloading
Ship cargo unloading services, transfer to stockyard, including unloading, trimming, weighing and removal services¹.
Standard Reference Net Price:
- Coal/Coke/Anthracite: BRL 72.67 / tonne
Notes
- The services indicated may vary according to the specific characteristics of each product.
- Plus taxes (ISS).
Ponta Madeira Terminal
Ponta Madeira Terminal
Located near the Port of Itaqui, in Maranhão, this port accommodates up to five ships. We mainly use it to transport iron ore, manganese and copper concentrate.
- Environmental Agenda 2022 - Ponta da Madeira Maritime Terminal - in Portuguese only
- Regulation of Terminal of Ponta da Madeira
- Annex A – Summary of Vale Port Requirements for Vessel Nomination and Acceptance
- Annex B – Geotextile Installation
- Annex C – Operational Port Guidelines
- Annex D – Check List for Sailing
Itaguaí Terminal
Itaguaí Terminal
Located in the Port of Sepetiba, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, it is operated by its own subsidiary, Companhia Portuária Baía de Sepetiba (CPBS). We use it to transport iron ore.
Ilha Guaíba Terminal
Ilha Guaíba Terminal
Located on Ilha Guaíba, in Sepetiba Bay, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, we use it to transport iron ore.
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Sohar Port
Sohar Port
Located in Oman, on the Gulf of Oman, the port of Sohar has an ore terminal built exclusively for our operations. This port is capable of receiving VLOC (Very Large Ore Carrier) type vessels. From there, iron ore can be distributed in smaller ships to nearby regions.
Teluk Rubiah Terminal
Teluk Rubiah Terminal
Operating since November 2014, the terminal is located in the state of Perak, Malaysia. Here we have a deep water port and five stock facilities, where different types of iron ore can be mixed and customized. We also have an import berth capable of unloading ships of up to 400,000 tons and an export berth capable of loading Capesize ships.
Balantang Special Port
Balantang Special Port
The port is located in Balantang Village, South Sulawesi and here we operate a dry bulk barge slider and general cargo pier.
Tanjung Mangkasa
Tanjung Mangkasa
Located in Haparan Tanjung Mangkasa Village, South Sulawesi, this is a special port with mooring buoys to accommodate ships and also a terminal that can receive tankers.
Ships
To ensure logistical efficiency, we operate large ships, ensuring cost-saving, agility and sustainability in the transport of ore. Our fleet also has chartered vessels to serve the market around the world on equal terms.
Photographer: Marcelo Coelho
ValeMax
ValeMax
These ships are considered the largest and most efficient ore carriers in the world as they emit up to 41% less greenhouse gases and transport 2.3 times more than Capesize, the standard freighter.
VLOC
VLOC
With the growth of Chinese demand in the 2000s, the need arose for the use of very large ships, the Very Large Ore Carriers. These vessels with a capacity of 375,000 tons mainly travel between Brazil, where our main operations are located, and Asia..
Capesize
Capesize
With a capacity of 170,000 tons, these ships were named for being too large to cross the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal. Therefore, to cross the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, they had to cross the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn.
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