

Minas Gerais plays a vital role in the future of mining.
Vale maintains a strong presence in the state through strategic investments, technological innovation, and ongoing dialogue with local communities. We continue to advance toward a safer, more sustainable, and people-centered approach to mining.

Vale is one of the key drivers of economic growth in Minas Gerais.
BRL 3 billion per year in salaries
63,000 direct and indirect jobs
BRL 440 million per year in mining royalties
BRL 67 billion in investments planned through 203
Our operations account for 3.5% of the state’s GDP, with a strong emphasis on the production of high-quality iron ore, essential for the decarbonization of the steel industry.

Vale is transforming the way iron ore is produced in Minas Gerais, with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.
- Reduced reliance on tailings dams through new technologies
- Expansion of dry processing methods
- Modernization of five operational complexes
- 24/7 geotechnical structure monitoring
- We have adopted circular mining practices, reprocessing tailings and waste rock to generate iron ore. In 2025 alone, 9 million tonnes were produced from these sources, with the potential to reach 10% of total production by 2030.
We are also developing sustainable co-products, including:
Sustainable Sand: over 3 million tonnes sold
Block Factory in Itabirito: transforming tailings into materials for the construction industry
These initiatives reflect Vale’s commitment to responsible mining, environmental stewardship, and long-term value creation for communities and ecosystems.

Minas Gerais is home to 73,000 hectares of protected areas under Vale’s stewardship, including:
13 Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPNs) located in municipalities where Vale operates
41,000 hectares designated for environmental compensation and legal reserves
These areas are equivalent to twice the size of Belo Horizonte, reinforcing Vale’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and the responsible use of land and natural resources.

Vale actively supports cultural development in Minas Gerais through investments that promote inclusive access to the arts. Since 2020, more than BRL 400 million have been allocated to initiatives such as Inhotim, Memorial Minas Gerais, Palácio das Artes, the Philharmonic Orchestra, Grupo Corpo, and Grupo Galpão.
BRL 370 million invested
335 cultural projects supported
Over 1 million people reached
45 municipalities served
These initiatives reflect Vale’s commitment to fostering cultural heritage, strengthening local identity, and promoting social inclusion through art and creativity.
A Vale a uma mensagem de distância!
Com o Vale + Comunidade, criamos um espaço para reunir todas as formas pelas quais você pode entrar em contato conosco. Seja para discutir questões locais, sugerir melhorias, ou resolver dúvidas, temos uma série de canais dedicados para atender você com atenção e respeito.
Além disso, em breve lançaremos a ação "Fale com a Vale", uma iniciativa que leva nossos canais de escuta até você, por meio de visitas porta a porta em comunidades locais. Nossos promotores, identificados com materiais da campanha, estarão prontos para esclarecer dúvidas, sempre com respeito, empatia e informação.

Vale Balance +
First half of 2023
In this edition, we share the progress made in repairing and removing upstream dams.
We also share some innovative projects that contribute to our ambition of becoming a leader in sustainable mining, minimizing the impacts of our production activity, not only on our operations, but also on our value chain.
Check out the full report to stay up to date with all our news.



Vale Balance + Itabira
Inclusion through sports
We reaffirm our commitment to Itabira, the city where our company was born. To this end, we support the municipal administration, jointly building a plan for a more sustainable city. There are strategies in several areas: environment, education, innovation, security, among others. In the social area, we invest in initiatives that contribute to the city's development. We support sports projects for children and teenagers, such as the Little Seed of Sports Project, Judo classes, and the Bright Minds Chess Project. We also continue with our commitment to more sustainable mining, with the elimination of Dike 2 of the Pontal System, located at Cauê Mine, in Itabira. The initiative was anticipated, and will be concluded in 2023, one year ahead of schedule. The anticipation is the result of engineering advances in the preparatory works for the decharacterization of the structure.

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Sobre a atividade em licenciamento
O licenciamento corretivo trata das obras emergenciais que serão ou que estão sendo executadas nas áreas afetadas diretamente pela ruptura da barragem de rejeitos B1, da Mina Córrego do Feijão, localizada em Brumadinho. As obras têm o objetivo de conter o deslocamento dos rejeitos e sedimentos, assim como preparar a recuperação ambiental do ribeirão Ferro-Carvão e do rio Paraopeba.
A documentação se encontra protocolada nos órgãos ambientais competentes para análise de concessão da Licença Prévia, que atestará a viabilidade socioambiental do projeto e permitirá avançar para as próximas fases do licenciamento ambiental.
Acesse o Estudo de Impacto Ambiental e o respectivo Relatório de Impacto Ambiental EIA-RIMA completos nos links abaixo:
O Projeto de Pesquisa Mineral Mina de Capanema compreende o desenvolvimento de uma campanha de sondagem com 30 furos, totalizando profundidade estimada de 8.230 m (somatório de todos os furos); demandando a abertura de praças de sondagem de 400 m² (20 m x 20 m); e acessos de 6 m de largura.
A Área de Ocupação do Projeto possui 11,94 ha. Tendo em vista a necessidade de supressão de vegetação nativa do bioma Mata Atlântica, em atendimento à Lei n° 11.428/2006, tornou-se necessária a elaboração deste Estudo de Impacto Ambiental (EIA).
Vale + Community
The Vale News newspaper is now Vale + Community. Through it, we will continue to communicate transparently, informing about the work that Vale carries out, and with an approach that is closer to the communities, giving people an increasingly active role. The newspaper will continue to be published regularly, featuring our main actions in our territories.
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Mata do Jambreiro Environmental Protection and Education Center

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Water Cycle Ecoplaza
Vale has implemented a method of treating sewage using a wetland system at its Águas Claras Mine (MAC) unit, which uses basic materials such as gravel and sand, along with effluent treatment plants. In addition to the benefits for the environment, the system is also more economical and offers an opportunity to stimulate environmental awareness.

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Private Natural Heritage Reserve - RPPN

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Mineral Development Center

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Ferrous Technology Center
The CTF is located in Nova Lima and plays a crucial role in Vale's scientific and technological development. It presents solutions involving iron ore and coal to the market and has advanced resources for simulations. It also develops a continuous and bold program of technological updating, with hefty investments in the development of its professionals.

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Contact Vale: Active Listening and Direct Channels with the Community
Vale is just a message away. We created Vale+Comunidade to facilitate direct communication with those living near our operations. Through this platform, you can access all our channels to share suggestions, questions, compliments, or concerns — with respect, attention, and care.
Soon, we will launch Contact Vale, a door-to-door initiative in local communities. Our outreach team, clearly identified with the campaign, will visit residents to listen, provide information, and clarify doubts.
Your voice matters. Access our channels and get in touch with Vale.