Vale S.A. reported its highest production of iron ore (336 Mt) and copper (382 kt) since 2018, along with strong nickel output (177 kt) for the year 2025. The quarterly data for Q4 2025 showed iron ore production at 90.4 Mt, a 6% increase year-over-year, while copper production rose to 108.1 kt, marking an 8% increase compared to Q4 2024. The event occurred on January 27, 2026.