Vale

Vale is a global mining company founded in 1942 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the world's largest producer of iron ore and nickel, and also produces manganese, ferroalloys, copper, bauxite, potash and cobalt. The company operates across 18 countries and employs approximately 176,000 people, counting its own professionals and permanent third parties.

Its business is built on an integrated chain that links ore extraction to global distribution, spanning logistics and transportation infrastructure including railways and port operations. Technical work therefore extends beyond the mine face into heavy haul rail, terminal handling, materials processing and the supporting mechanical, electrical and operational disciplines that keep such infrastructure running. Further technical domains include renewable energy and environmental conservation.

For skilled workers, the areas of activity cover mining, iron ore and nickel production, logistics and transport infrastructure, railways and port operations, renewable energy, and environmental conservation. Vale states a commitment to developing talent, fostering inclusion and diversity, and maintaining a safe, healthy and supportive work environment, with a stated focus on safety and operating responsibly in every country where it is present.

The company describes its purpose as improving lives and shaping the future by transforming mining into sustainable development. Environmental commitments include botanical parks and natural reserves.