Vale Base Metals

As operações da Vale Metais Básicos no Brasil foram novamente certificadas com as ISO 14001 e ISO 9001. A conquista chega após rigorosos processos de auditoria e reforça nosso compromisso com a excelência operacional e a qualidade de nossos produtos. A certificação ISO 14001 é um padrão internacional que atesta que nossos sistemas de gestão ambiental estão funcionando de maneira eficiente e de acordo com as melhores práticas globais. A ISO 9001, focada no sistema de gestão da qualidade, valida que nossos processos são bem estruturados, eficientes e capazes de fornecer produtos e serviços que atendem às necessidades de nossos clientes e partes interessadas de maneira consistente. Essas certificações também refletem o empenho dos nossos empregados, demonstrando a seriedade com que tratamos a gestão ambiental e a qualidade em todas as nossas operações ______________________________________________________________ We are pleased to share that our operations in Brazil have once again received ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications.   As a leading critical minerals supplier, operational excellence is a cornerstone of our business. This achievement exemplifies our commitment, resulting from diligent and comprehensive auditing processes.   The ISO 14001 certification is an international standard that attests to the efficiency of our environmental management systems, in accordance with global best practices. The ISO 9001 certification pertains to our quality management system, validating that our processes are well-structured, efficient, and capable of consistently delivering quality products that meet the needs of our stakeholders.   These standards play a key role in our efforts to enhance sustainability practices, paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous future. #ValeBaseMetals #EnergyTransitionMetals #TransformingTheFuture

During a panel event on ESG at the Future Minerals Forum yesterday, Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar said he sees ESG as an ecosystem that’s an essential part of doing business and earning social license. It encompasses everything from the partnerships we build with host communities and governments to the technology used to monitor operations, manage risk, and enhance value. Thank you to Rahim Bapoo for moderating the discussion and co-panelists Randy Smallwood, Dino Otranto, and Frank Ha for sharing their valuable perspectives on this important topic. #FMF25 #EnergyTransitionMetals

Vale Base Metals has a strong presence this week at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), one of the world’s premier mining conferences, taking place in Riyadh. Yesterday, our Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Emily Olson, participated alongside Jay Hambro, Bhagyesh Dash, and Ke Wang in a panel on managing Scope 3 emissions. Emily discussed the importance of integrating circular mining strategies in decarbonizing Scope 3 emissions as well as the need to collaborate closely with supply chain partners. Thank you to Dennis Gibson for moderating an insightful and engaging discussion. #FMF25 #SustainableMining #EnergyTransitionMetals

Fortalecendo a Comunidade de Madalena com Investimentos e Melhorias!   Celebramos um marco significativo da parceria com a comunidade Madalena, vizinha à operação de níquel em Onça Puma. A Associação dos Pequenos Produtores Rurais foi beneficiada com um novo espaço para lazer, incluindo um campo de futebol society e uma área de reuniões climatizada. Este plano também proporcionou melhorias para os produtores locais, como reforma de pastagens, perfuração de poços e construção de represas e aquisição de gado. E não termina por aí, a parceria continua. Entre os próximos passos, estão suporte técnico especializado, oferecendo orientação em manejo agrícola, gestão de recursos hídricos e práticas de conservação do solo. ______________________________________________________________ Recently, we celebrated a significant milestone in our partnership with the Madalena community, neighboring our operations in Onça Puma, Pará, Brazil.   In partnership with the Association of Small Rural Producers, Vale Base Metals provided the community with a new public space, including a soccer field and a climate-controlled community center. The benefits also extended to local agriculture efforts, providing improvements such as pasture renovation, well drilling, dam construction and cattle acquisition.   As we continue this partnership, we are committed to offering specialized technical support to the community, providing guidance in agricultural management, water resource management, and soil conservation practices.   Check out the video below to see how we are improving lives and transforming the future. Together.   #ValeBaseMetals #TransformTogether 

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our many stakeholders including our employees, host communities and countries, suppliers, partners, and investors. We look forward to continuing to work together to transform the future. Wishing everyone a safe, happy and successful 2025! #EnergyTransitionMetals #NYE #HappyNewYear

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season, Boas Festas! May the new year bring opportunity and continued growth for all. Thank you for being a part of our journey as we work to transform the future. Together.

Yesterday marked the wrap-up of this year’s Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive! The initiative, which is expected to collect more than 118 tons of food for the Sudbury Food Bank, was created 37 years ago by former company employee, Edgar Burton. It has since grown to become one of the largest food drives in Ontario helping thousands of families and individuals in need in the Greater Sudbury Area. Vale Base Metals is very proud to be part of the Sudbury community and to carry on Edgar Burton’s work. This year, we were honoured to partner with Wheaton Precious Metals to donate C$125,000 to the campaign. Additionally, Vale Base Metals employees collectively donated another C$20,000. We would like to thank the many local businesses and schools in the community who supported this year’s food drive, and we would also like to acknowledge our partner in this important initiative, the United Steel Worker Local 6500. #WeAreValeBaseMetals #SudburyOntario #SeasonOfGiving

Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar recently made his first visit to our operations in Brazil. While there, he spent time with leaders and frontline employees in the field, getting a firsthand look at our Salobo, Sossego, and Onça Puma operations. Shaun also toured our operations and tailings monitoring centers in Carajás, and received briefings on key growth projects including Bacaba and Cristalino.   It was a great first visit, an opportunity for Shaun to share his vision for the business, meet our Brazil teams, and get a better understanding of the amazing potential of our copper and nickel assets in Brazil. “I loved seeing the assets, the people, and the potential,” Shaun said shortly after the visit. “And what a beautiful part of the world. It was my first time there, and I can see why people are so passionate about it.” #WeAreValeBaseMetals #Brazil #Mining #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransitionMetals  

We are proud to share that Mark Cutifani, Chairman of Vale Base Metals was inducted into the American Mining Hall of Fame last week at the 42nd Annual Awards Banquet in Tucson, Arizona. This prestigious recognition honors Mark’s nearly five decades of leadership and his lasting contributions to the mining industry. Throughout his career, Mark has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to safety, innovation, integrity, and building strong relationships with employees, communities, and stakeholders. In his acceptance remarks, Mark reflected on one of his key benchmarks for success: “True success comes from more than just financial outcomes. It’s about creating positive impacts on communities, fostering strong relationships, and embracing a commitment to sustainability and innovation.” Congratulations, Mark, on this well-deserved recognition! #ValeBaseMetals #MiningLeadership #Innovation #SustainableMining #AmericanMiningHallOfFame

▶️Última Etapa da Corrida e Caminhada Metais Básicos🏃 No dia 24 de novembro, Ourilândia do Norte foi pintada de azul em alusão ao Novembro Azul, na terceira e última etapa da Corrida e Caminhada Metais Básicos. O evento foi uma celebração de saúde e bem-estar, oferecendo atrações como aulão de alongamento, serviços de massagem, espaço infantil e apresentações musicais de bandas formadas por crianças e adolescentes do projeto Estação do Conhecimento e da APAE. Os participantes também conheceram mais sobre a essencialidade da mineração através da arena interativa da Vale Metais Básicos. O circuito deste ano terminou em Ourilândia, após passar por Canaã dos Carajás em setembro e Parauapebas em outubro.