Vale S. A provided production guidance for the year 2022, 2023 and 2026. For the year 2022, the company expected production of iron ore of approx. 310 million tons, Pellets & briquettes of approx. 33 million tons, Nickel of approx. 180kt, and Copper of approx. 260 kt.

For the year 2023, the company expected production of iron ore of 310 million tons to 320 million tons, Pellets & briquettes of 36 million tons to 40 million tons, Nickel of 160 to 175 kt, and Copper of 335 to 370 kt.

For the year 2026, the company expects production of iron ore of 340 million tons to 360 million tons, Pellets & briquettes of 50 million tons to 55 million tons, Nickel of 230 to 245 kt, and Copper of 390 to 420 kt.