SCHEDULE: BlackRock Discloses 5.3% Stake in Vale S.A.

BlackRock, Inc. has filed a Schedule 13G, disclosing beneficial ownership of 5.3% of Vale S.A.'s common stock as of June 30, 2025.

Summary

• BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 242,018,951 shares of Vale S.A. common stock.
• This ownership represents 5.3% of the total outstanding common stock of Vale S.A.
• BlackRock holds sole voting power over 237,870,466 shares and sole dispositive power over 242,018,951 shares.
• The filing indicates that the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Vale S.A.
• The beneficial ownership is attributed to various business units of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including entities such as BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A., BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., and BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain subjective language or performance indicators to assess sentiment beyond neutrality.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: BlackRock's significant stake of 5.3% provides it with substantial voting power, potentially influencing corporate decisions, although the filing states the shares are not held for the purpose of influencing control.

Key Dates

Keywords

BlackRock, Vale S.A., Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, Mining, Brazil