Gustavo Pimenta takes the helm at Vale tomorrow, stepping into a role marked by both opportunity and challenge. The global mining giant welcomes its new CEO during a period of strong commodity prices and improving operational conditions. Pimenta’s unanimous election by the board of directors grants him a solid start to his three-year term. At […]
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