Sustainability
We know that how we mine is just as important as what we mine.
We cannot deliver long-term financial value without ensuring we create lasting social and environmental value for our people, communities, and the planet.
About Us
We are Vale Base Metals — a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.
As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, we are transforming our business to deliver a reliable and responsible supply of critical minerals today that will shape the world of tomorrow. Our success will be built on becoming agile, resilient and cost competitive to weather uncertainty, driven by a workforce that is empowered to innovate and deliver results, consistently.
Our Operations
Stewards of industry-leading copper and nickel reserves in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia.
Our combination of geology and geography positions us to serve customers around the world with a secure and responsible supply of high-quality, next-generation products.
Copper Growth
Highly-attractive pipeline of copper growth projects.
Along with our existing tier-1 mining complex, our Brazilian operations in the Carajás region include a robust pipeline of copper growth projects with above-average grade deposits concentrated in accessible geographies near our existing infrastructure.
Our Products
Powering the future with critical minerals.
Our portfolio includes copper, nickel, cobalt, and other platinum group metals — essential to powering modern technologies across aerospace, energy, batteries, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
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Careers
Start your journey at Vale Base Metals and build a meaningful career alongside a skilled, diverse, and motivated team working to deliver the critical minerals transforming the future.
Suppliers
To transform the future and achieve our purpose, we rely on a variety of partners and suppliers.
