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    You may not even imagine it, but you carry a little piece of Vale’s work with you every day. After all, mining is an indispensable activity in modern life and helps the world evolve. Iron ore, nickel, manganese, among others, may not sound familiar, but they are fundamental raw materials for the production of countless items, such as the device you are using right now.

    With 80 years of history, celebrated in 2022, Vale is one of the largest global mining companies, taking mineral inputs to industries that are transformed into the most diverse products. How about better understanding how each mineral contributes to the world’s progress? Follow the infographic:
     

    In the mine

    It is found in nature in the form of rock, mixed with other elements. After extracted, it goes through a processing process.
     

    In industry

    When sent to the steel industry, it turns into steel.

    In your home

    Commonly used in the manufacture of household appliances, cars, buildings, among others.
     

    In the mine

    The raw nickel extracted by Vale contains cobalt, copper and precious metals.
     

    In industry

    The industry uses it in the form of alloys, combined with other elements, forming a unique range of properties that cannot be found in metals alone

    In your home

    It guarantees the shine of the metal faucet finish and the power of the remote control, as well as being essential in the production of items ranging from coins to even a car.

     

    In the mine

    We produce three types of manganese derivatives: Metallurgical Ore, Natural Manganese Dioxide and Chemical Ore, which can be used in the most varied applications.
     

    In industry

    About 90% of manganese production is destined for the steel industry, but the metal serves several other industries.

    In your home

    About 90% of manganese production is destined for the steel industry, but the metal serves several other industries.

     

    In the mine

    We produce copper in Brazil and Canada. Our operations in Brazil are located in Carajás and benefit from the logistical infrastructure we already have for the transportation of iron ore.
     

    In industry

    About 90% of manganese production is destined for the steel industry, but the metal serves several other industries.

    In your home

    ts heat and energy conduction properties surpass those of any other commercially exploited metal, so copper is the third most used metal in the world