Vale S.A. reported equity purchases by the issuer and affiliates on February 29, 2024, increasing its shareholding in VALE3 from 91,404,683 shares (2.01%) to 93,404,683 shares (2.06%). The purchases occurred on February 1-6, 2024, totaling 2,000,000 shares at an average price between R$65.66 and R$67.53.