Following the press release dated August 26, 2024, Vale informs that the Company's Board of Directors approved the date of October 1st for the beginning of the mandate of Vale's next CEO, Mr. Gustavo Pimenta. The Board of Directors wishes the new CEO success in leading the Company and reiterates its support to the executive. Therefore, the mandate of Mr. Eduardo de Salles Bartolomeo, the Company’s current CEO, will end on September 30th.

Under Eduardo's leadership, Vale managed to make significant progress in its cultural transformation, oriented to the safety of people and operations, risk management and asset integrity. He adopted a pioneering dam decharacterization program, implementing the best global standards for the management of tailings containment structures. Eduardo built solid foundations for the Company's promising trajectory, promoting operational excellence and strategically positioning Vale on the global decarbonization journey. Vale's Board of Directors thanks Eduardo for his commitment and dedication over the last five years and wishes him success in his future endeavors.