www.vale.com

Company Profile

Vale is a pioneering mining company that works diligently to transform mineral resources into the essential ingredients of people’s everyday lives.

At Vale, our aim is to continually improve our company and to exceed current standards of excellence in the extraction and production of minerals.

The result of our work can be found most things- from the cars that we drive, to the mobile phones we rely on to stay connected with one another. Vale helps shape the products that surround us, from household appliances to computer and construction components.

Vale is a global company headquartered in Brazil, with a workforce of over 100,000 employees, including outsourced workers.

Our mission – to transform mineral resources into prosperity and sustainable development – guides all of our actions.  We believe that we share the responsibility to seek sustainable development wherever we operate by responsibly managing the effects of our activities.

Our vision - to be the largest mining company in the world, and to surpass the established standards of excellence in research, development, project implementation and business operations.

We are committed to the development of our employees, whose dynamic and persistent spirit, contribute to our constant search for the best way to do things.

Our philosophy is demonstrated through our social and environmental policies and through our commitment to develop the communities with whom we interact.

Vale is dedicated to growing shareholder value and focused on building strong relationships with our customers.

Contact Information
Pedro Gutemberg, Director Ferrous Technology & Technical Assistance
Vale (Companhia Vale do Rio Doce)
Avenida Graca Aranha, 26 - 5 andar
Rio de Janeiro –RJ-Brasil 20030-900
Tel: +55 (21) 3814-9625
Fax: +55 (21) 3814-4214
E-mail: pedro.gutemberg@vale.com