Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Vale Base Metals Sees Growth Amid Falling Prices

4/26/2025

41 5

Summary

Story summary

Vale Base Metals begins the year strong, with C1 cash costs at US$ 21/t, showing a downward trend.
Iron ore sales grew by 4%, while copper and nickel sales surged by 7% and 18%, respectively.
Proforma EBITDA fell 8% year-over-year to US$ 3.2 billion due to declining metal prices.
Capital expenditures reached US$ 1.2 billion, consistent with the 2025 strategic plan.
Net debt rose to US$ 18.2 billion, driven by dividends and interest payments.

1 of 1

Story summary

Vale Base Metals begins the year strong, with C1 cash costs at US$ 21/t, showing a downward trend.
Iron ore sales grew by 4%, while copper and nickel sales surged by 7% and 18%, respectively.
Proforma EBITDA fell 8% year-over-year to US$ 3.2 billion due to declining metal prices.
Capital expenditures reached US$ 1.2 billion, consistent with the 2025 strategic plan.
Net debt rose to US$ 18.2 billion, driven by dividends and interest payments.