Vale employee smiling in a plant nursery, touching a green leaf, illustrating what Vale believes in regarding respect for our planet.
Photo: Marcelo Coelho
Vale employee wearing orange operational uniform and safety equipment in a railway area, representing what Vale believes in about valuing the people who build the company.
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What does Vale believe in?

We believe that mining is essential for the world's development. However, we only truly serve society by generating prosperity for all and taking care of the planet.
It is because of this conviction that we have defined our purpose: We exist to improve life and transform the future. Together.

Get to know Vale’s values

Our values are the guidelines that translate what we believe in. Check them out:

• Life matters most
• Act with integrity
• Value the people who build our company
• Results oriented
• Respecting our planet and society

Smiling Vale employee wearing safety gear (helmet and ear protection) in front of a locomotive, illustrating Vale’s values and the commitment to safety and people. Smiling Vale employee wearing safety gear (helmet and ear protection) in front of a locomotive, illustrating Vale’s values and the commitment to safety and people. Photo: Dario Zalis
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Two smiling Vale employees wearing white hard hats and orange safety vests at a port area with a ship in the background, illustrating the opportunities for professionals in our operations. Two smiling Vale employees wearing white hard hats and orange safety vests at a port area with a ship in the background, illustrating the opportunities for professionals in our operations.

Photo: Marcelo Coelho

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Our values guide us in our purpose of being an ever-better company for our society and for our employees.
As a result, we were elected as one of the dream companies to work for.

Frequently asked questions

Vale’s purpose is “To improve lives and shape the future. Together.”

We believe that mining is essential to the world’s development, and we serve society only by creating prosperity for all and caring for the planet. 

• Life matters most
• Act with integrity
• Value the people who build our company
• Results oriented
• Respecting our planet and society

Vale believes mining is essential and forms the foundation of sustainable progress.

It is fundamental because it provides iron ore, copper, and nickel—resources that are indispensable to the global energy transition, industrial decarbonization, and the production of technologies used in everyday life, ranging from electric vehicle batteries to household appliances. These minerals are embedded in solutions that help improve people's lives and drive positive transformation.