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Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and present on five continents, Vale is one of the largest metals and mining companies in the world, based on market capitalization. We are the world’s largest producer of iron ore, iron ore pellets and nickel. We also produce manganese ore, ferroalloys, metallurgical and thermal coal, copper, platinum group metals, gold, silver and cobalt. We are engaged in greenfield mineral exploration around the globe. We operate large logistics systems in Brazil and other regions of the world, including railroads, maritime terminals and ports, which are integrated with our mining operations. In addition, we have a portfolio of maritime freight assets, floating transfer stations and distribution centers to support the delivery of iron ore worldwide. Directly and through affiliates and joint ventures, we also have investments in energy and steel businesses. Since our first shipment of iron ore to China in 1973, Vale has been a long-term partner of China for 45 years. We look forward to many more decades of mutual partnership and shared prosperity.