Vale, Brazil’s mining powerhouse, has achieved its highest quarterly iron ore production in six years. The company reported output of 90.97 million tonnes in the third quarter of 2024. This figure represents a 5.5% increase compared to the same period last year. Vale’s strong performance has strengthened its position as the world’s leading iron ore […]
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