Record iron ore production in 2025
According to the company, iron ore production in 2025 amounted to 336.07 million tons, an increase of 2.6 percent year-on-year, which is the highest production level since 2018. Vale's iron ore sales in the same year increased by 2.5 percent compared to 2024 and amounted to 314.36 million tons.
The production of iron ore pellets in 2025 amounted to 31.36 million tons, which is 15.0% less than in the previous year, while pellet sales amounted to 32.80 million tons, which is 14.4% less than in 2024.
The average iron ore price reached in 2025 decreased by 3.9 percent from 2024 to $91.6/mt, while for pellets, the price decreased by 13.3 percent year-on-year to $134/mt.
Two mines suspended due to overflow
On the other hand, Vale announced that it had halted operations at two mining plants in the state of Minas Gerais after the January 25 overflow caused environmental damage and affected a nearby river, which was confirmed by government authorities.
According to a statement from the government of the state of Minas Gerais, the overflow of water from the Fabrika and Viga quarries owned by Vale reached the Maranhao River, causing environmental damage after heavy rains on Sunday, January 25. Local authorities
