Vale S.A. announced operating results for the first quarter of 2022. For the quarter, the company reported iron ore production of 63,928,000 metric tons against 68,031,000 metric tons a year ago. Pallets production was 6,924,000 metric tons against 6,287,000 metric tons a year ago.

Coal production was 2,044,000 metric tons against 1,090,000 metric tons a year ago. Nickel production was 45.8 kt against 48.4 kt a year ago. Copper production was 56.6 kt against 76.5 kt a year ago.

Cobalt production was 755,000 metric tones against 710,000 metric tones a year ago. Gold production was 71,000 ounces troy against 86,000 ounces troy a year ago.