BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Vale S.A. to 6.8% Ownership

On April 28, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting an increased stake in Vale S.A. As of the event date on March 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owns 301,548,129 shares of common stock, representing a 6.8% ownership stake in the company. This filing marks an amendment to a previous position, showing a significant increase from the 0.0% ownership previously reported in the provided metadata. BlackRock holds sole voting power over 295,936,646 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 301,548,129 shares. The filing indicates that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of Vale S.A. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are identified as having the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of these shares, though no single individual's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common shares. BlackRock, Inc. filed as a parent holding company on behalf of its reporting business units.