Vale SA is a Brazilian
multinational diversified metals and mining corporation and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil. In addition to being the third-largest mining company in the world, Vale is also the largest producer of
iron ore,
pellets, and second largest of
nickel. Vale also produces manganese, ferroalloys, copper,
bauxite,
potash,
kaolin, alumina and aluminium. In the electric energy sector, the company participates in consortia and currently operates nine
hydroelectric plants.