6-K 1 tm206441-7_6k.htm FORM 6-K

 

 

 

United States

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FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of

 

February 2020

 

Vale S.A.

 

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New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_01.jpg Zero Ground Project for environmental recovery in Brumadinho (MG) – section of the Paraopeba river VALE’S PERFORMANCE IN 2019

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_02.jpg www.vale.com vale.ri@vale.com Tel.: (55 21) 3485-3900 Investor André Figueiredo André Werner Mariana Rocha Samir Bassil Relations Department Except where otherwise indicated the operational and financial information in this release is based on the consolidated figures in accordance with IFRS. Our quarterly financial statements are reviewed by the company’s independent auditors. The main subsidiaries that are consolidated are the following: Companhia Portuária da Baía de Sepetiba, Mineração Corumbaense Reunida S.A., Minerações Brasileiras Reunidas S.A. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, Salobo Metais S.A, Vale Holdings B.V., Vale Canada Limited, Vale International S.A., Vale Manganês S.A., Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn. Bhd., Vale Moçambique S.A., Vale Nouvelle-Calédonie SAS, Vale Oman Pelletizing Company LLC and Vale Oman Distribution Center LLC. This press release may include statements about Vale's current expectations about future events or results (forward-looking statements). Many of those forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "should," "plan," "intend," "estimate" “will” and "potential," among others. All forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. Vale cannot guarantee that these statements will prove correct. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, factors related to: (a) the countries where Vale operates, especially Brazil and Canada; (b) the global economy; (c) the capital markets; (d) the mining and metals prices and their dependence on global industrial production, which is cyclical by nature; and (e) global competition in the markets in which Vale operates. Vale cautions you that actual results may differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in this presentation. Vale undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason. To obtain further information on factors that may lead to results different from those forecast by Vale, please consult the reports that Vale files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Brazilian Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) and, in particular, the factors discussed under “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in Vale’s annual report on Form 20-F. Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors - The SEC permits mining companies, in their filings with the SEC, to disclose only those mineral deposits that a company can economically and legally extract or produce. We present certain information in this presentation, including ‘measured resources,’ ‘indicated resources,’ ‘inferred resources,’ ‘geologic resources’, which would not be permitted in an SEC filing. These materials are not proven or probable reserves, as defined by the SEC, and we cannot assure you that these materials will be converted into proven or probable reserves, as defined by the SEC. U.S. Investors should consider closely the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 20-K, which may be obtained from us, from our website or at http://http://us.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. The information contained in this press release includes financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS measures differ from the most directly comparable measures determined under IFRS, but we have not presented a reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS measures, because the non-IFRS measures are forward-looking and a reconciliation cannot be prepared without unreasonable effort. Conference call and webcast on Friday, February 21st - Portuguese (non-translated) at 10:00 a.m. Rio de Janeiro time - English at 12:00 p.m. Rio de Janeiro time (10:00 a.m. New York time, 3:00 p.m. London time). Brazil: (55 11) 3181-8565 or 4210-1803 USA: (1 412) 717-9627 or toll free (1 844) 204-8942 U.K.: (44 20) 3795-9972 Access code: VALE

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_03.jpg Vale’s year in review Rio de Janeiro, February 20th, 2020 – “One year has passed since the Dam I rupture, and I would like to restate our respect for the families of the victims. Vale remains firm in its purposes: to integrally repair Brumadinho and to ensure the safety of our people and our assets. We have made significant progress, with an effective reparation program, relevant governance and operational improvements, and a decharacterization plan for our upstream tailings dams under accelerated implementation. We are de-risking Vale. We are paving the way to make our business better, safer and more stable”, commented Eduardo Bartolomeo, Chief Executive Officer. Reparation progress Since the first hours of the dam rupture, Vale has taken care of victims and families impacted, providing assistance to restore their dignity and livelihoods. Vale has also provided support to local governments and public entities, given the extent of the impacts and of the halting of Vale’s operations in the region. To support the rescue of fauna and mitigate environmental impacts, over 700 professionals, a hospital and an animal shelter were mobilized. Repairing the damage caused in a fair and agile way is fundamental to the families, and Vale has prioritized initiatives and resources for that end. Based on open dialogue with authorities and people affected, Vale has drawn up the Integral Reparation Program, structured in social, environmental and infrastructure pillars, to ensure that actions and resources will effectively compensate individuals and communities, recover the environment and enable sustainable development of Brumadinho and surroundings. Economic compensation has evolved with agility, as per three relevant framework agreements entered into with authorities1: Labour indemnification to 244 of the 250 employees that lost their lives in the disaster, comprehending 611 agreements, 1,570 beneficiaries and R$1.4 billion paid out2; Individual or collective indemnification reaching 4,451 beneficiaries and more than R$ 679 million paid; Emergency aid payment to approximately 106,000 people residing in Brumadinho and along the Paraopeba river has been extended until October 2020. Over R$ 1.2 billion has already been paid; Other 27 agreements signed to cover specific fronts, such as: (i) support for municipalities in providing public services and infrastructure; (ii) environmental recovery; (iii) water supply, including new water withdrawal and treatment systems with COPASA; (iv) emergency payments to families relocated in Barão de Cocais and for the Pataxós indigenous community; and (v) external audits and asset integrity studies, providing technical support for the authorities, with measures to review and reinforce structures and halting of operations. 1 Figures as of February 20th, 2020. 2 Including R$ 400 million paid in collective indemnification. 3

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_04.jpg On the environmental front, a plan has been developed to remove and treat tailings, recover fauna and flora and ensure the water catchment and supply to the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region. Two Water Treatment Stations (ETAF) are already operating to clean and return treated water to the Ferro-Carvão stream and the Paraopeba river. The Zero Ground project will fully recover the original conditions of the Ferro-Carvão stream by 2023. On the socio-economic front, non-economic compensation measures aim to ensure respect for human rights and are negotiated and defined following the perspectives and demands of the people affected and authorities. Vale’s initiatives are being designed to provide structured assistance for long-term results in education, healthcare and well-being, employment and income generation, ultimately enabling sustainable development in the region. Vale knows there is still a lot to be done to fully repair Brumadinho and reinforces its commitment to doing it. For further information on the updated balance of actions Vale has taken so far, refer to the following website: www.vale.com/repairoverview. Safety Vale has implemented significant improvements in governance, processes and people towards achieving its goal to become one of the safest mining companies in the world: The Board of Directors has approved a new Risk Management Policy, establishing, among other measures, four Business Risk Executive Committees to deal with Operational Risks, Strategic, Financial and Cyber Risks, Compliance Risks and Geotechnical Risks, allowing for the information to flow freely and openly at all organizational levels. The new Safety and Operational Excellence Office, which reports directly to the CEO and has the authority to halt operations on safety grounds, has outlined its work plan for the next two years, with actions covering the four areas around which it is organized: (i) Tailings Management, to ensure Vale’s dams are safe and comply with international standards, (ii) Asset Integrity, to assure that assets are well maintained and safe to operate, (iii) Operational Excellence, to implement the Vale Production System (VPS) across the company, guaranteeing the continuity of the improvements that are being implemented, and (iv) Health & Safety and Operational Risk, to enhance the safety culture and also map all risks throughout the company. One of the key milestones on the road to reducing the risk level of the company is the decharacterization of the upstream structures, a process that will continue over the next years. The first decharacterized dam, 8B, was completed in December 2019; the second one, Fernandinho dam, will be concluded in 2020. Vale has also completed the construction of the containment structure for Sul Superior Dam in the city of Barão de Cocais, while the containment structures for B3/B4 and Forquilhas dams will be concluded in 1H20, increasing the safety conditions in the areas downstream from the dams and allowing the decharacterization works at these sites to start thereafter. 4

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_05.jpg As of September 2019, due to the technical revaluation of the construction methods of the Doutor and Campo Grande dam by the Brazilian National Mining Agency (ANM), Vale included them in the decharacterization plan. Additionally, smaller dikes that were raised through the upstream method and drained stack structures will also be decharacterized. In December 2019, the independent Expert Panel retained to provide an assessment of the technical causes of the Dam I rupture reported on its conclusions, which were promptly taken to the authorities and made public knowledge. Results of this sort are also an important input to improve the tailings management practices at Vale. For the future, Vale plans to reduce significantly its use of dams and will invest in alternatives that will enable the transitioning from wet processing operations to safer and more sustainable processes. Dry processing will reach 70% of iron ore production volume in the next three years. Vale will invest US$ 1.8 billion in the next years to increase the use of filtering and dry stacking in more than 50% of the remaining wet processing volume. Vale will invest in the development of new technologies, such as New Steel’s dry concentration that is being currently tested. Reducing uncertainties Following the Brumadinho dam rupture, Vale’s iron ore production capacity was significantly impacted by the stoppage of operations with interdictions on Brucutu, Vargem Grande, Alegria, Timbopeba and Fábrica operations. Over the year, Vale has made progress as regards the resumption of the stopped production capacity: Brucutu mine: In June 2019, following the decision of the legal authorities, Brucutu mine restarted adding back 30 Mtpy of production capacity. However, in December 2019, Vale took the decision to suspend temporarily the disposal of tailings at the Laranjeiras dam. Until at least the end of March 2020, the Brucutu plant will operate at around 40% of its capacity, with an estimated impact due of approximately 1.5Mt per month. Vargem Grande Complex: In July 2019, the ANM authorized the partial resumption of the dry processing operations at the site, enabling 5 Mt of production in 2019, which represents 12 Mtpy of production capacity. Alegria mine: In November 2019, Vale received the necessary authorization from the ANM to resume the operations of the Alegria Mine, enabling 3 Mt of production in 2019, which represents 8 Mtpy of production capacity. As for the plan to resume approximately 40 Mtpy of halted capacity, enabling additional 15 Mt and 25 Mt production in 2020 and 2021, respectively, Vale is making progress in the discussions with the ANM, the Minas Gerais State Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPMG) and the external audit firms to start site tests and gradually resume production. Further details on the plan to resume the halted production can be found in the Ferrous Minerals section of this report. 5

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_06.jpg Vale’s performance in 2019 and 4Q19 In 2019, proforma EBITDA, excluding the provisions and incurred expenses related to Brumadinho, totaled US$ 17.987 billion, US$ 1.394 billion higher than in 2018, mainly due to higher prices (US$ 5.991 billion) and favorable foreign exchange variations (US$ 571 million), which were partially offset by lower volumes (US$ 2.796 billion), higher costs, expenses and others3 (US$ 1.404 billion) and the stoppage expenses and others due to Brumadinho (US$ 968 million). Vale generated US$ 8.105 billion in Free Cash Flow from Operations in 2019, enabling: othe repurchase of US$ 2.270 billion of bonds, with gross debt totaling US$ 13.056 billion in 4Q19, a decrease of US$ 2.410 billion in relation to 4Q18; othe increase in cash and cash equivalents to US$ 8.176 billion, US$ 2.452 billion higher than 4Q18, and the decrease in net debt to US$ 4.880 billion, US$ 4.770 billion lower than 4Q18 and the lowest level since 2008; othe redemption and cancelation of MBR preferred shares, which paid dividends to non-controlling interest of US$ 162 million and US$ 168 million in 2019 and 2018, reducing future cash-flow commitments. Interest paid on loans totalled US$ 921 million in 2019, the lowest level since 2010 and 45% lower than the peak level of US$ 1.663 billion in 2016, reflecting the deleveraging and strengthening process of Vale’s balance sheet in the last three years. In December 2019, Vale completed the sindication of a US$ 3.0 billion revolving credit facility, which will be available for five years. The new line, together with the existing US$ 2.0 billion facility that expires in 2022, preserves the total available amount in revolving credit facilities at US$ 5.0 billion, providing a liquidity buffer for Vale and allowing for an efficient cash management. Vale posted a loss of US$ 1.683 billion in 2019, compared to a net income of US$ 6.860 billion in 2018. The US$ 8.543 billion decrease was mostly driven by: (i) provisions and expenses related to the Brumadinho dam rupture, including the decharacterization of dams and reparation agreements (US$ 7.402 billion), (ii) recognition of non-cash impairment charges and onerous contracts, mainly in the Base Metals and Coal businesses (US$ 4.202 billion), (iii) provisions related to the Renova Foundation and to the decommissioning of Germano dam (US$ 758 million), which were partially offset by lower foreign exchange losses (US$ 2.555 billion) in the year. Impairment charges were mainly due to revisions on the Base Metals and Coal business plans. In the Base Metals business, the New Caledonian operation has experienced challenging issues throughout 2019, mainly in relation to production and processing. Thus, Vale reduced the expected production levels for the remaining life of the operation and recognized an impairment charge of US$ 2.511 billion. In the Coal business, the revaluation of the expectations related to the yield of metallurgical and thermal coal, the review of the 3 Excluding Brumadinho stoppage expenses of US$ 759 million and extraordinary logistic expenses of US$ 209 million. 6

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_07.jpg mining plan, which led to a reduction in the proven and probable reserves, and the lowering of the long-term price assumptions led to an impairment charge of US$ 1.691 billion. In December 2019, the Board of Directors approved the interest on capital (JCP4) of R$ 7.253 billion, equivalent to R$ 1.414364369 per share. The decision did not modify the Board of Directors’ previous decision of suspending the Shareholder Remuneration Policy, with the allocation of the JCP to be decided only after the Policy suspension is withdraw. In 4Q19, Vale’s proforma EBITDA totaled US$ 4.677 billion in 4Q19, US$ 151 million lower than 3Q19. The impact of lower iron ore reference prices was largely offset by: (i) higher iron ore fines sales volumes, (ii) lower unit cost of the iron ore delivered at Chinese ports that reached a break-even EBITDA of US$ 37.6/t in 4Q19, US$ 2.5/t lower than 3Q19, mainly due to the decrease in C1 and freight costs and the higher pellets contribution, and (iii) higher base metals realized prices. Ferrous Minerals In 2019, adjusted EBITDA of the Ferrous Minerals business segment was US$ 16.997 billion, 16% higher than in 2018, mainly due to higher prices (US$ 6.099 billion), which were offset by lower volumes (US$ 2.463 billion) and higher costs (US$ 885 million), following Dam I rupture impacts. On a quarterly basis, adjusted EBITDA of the Ferrous Minerals business segment was US$ 4.538 billion in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19 despite decrease in prices (US$ 663 million), which was offset by higher sales volumes (US$ 196 million), lower costs (US$ 168 million) and higher received dividends (US$ 152 million). Despite the lower 62% Fe reference price, 13% lower than in 3Q19, Vale’s realized price CFR/FOB decreased only 6% vs. 3Q19, due to the positive effect of the pricing system mechanisms impacted by the strong price volatility in the quarter together with a higher forward price curve. C1 cash cost for iron ore fines decreased to US$ 14.5/t in 4Q19 from US$ 15.3/t in 3Q19, mainly due to lower volumes and prices of third-party purchases and BRL depreciation. Freight costs decreased US$ 0.9/t, totaling US$ 18.2/t in 4Q19, mainly due to lower exposure to spot market and mix of routes/fleet. Vale expects freight costs in 1Q20 to reduce in relation to 4Q19, mainly as a result of spot market volatility caused, among other factors, by uncertainties related to coronavirus. Base Metals Base Metals adjusted EBITDA totaled US$ 2.174 billion in 2019, vs. US$ 2.542 billion in 2018. The decrease was mainly due to higher costs (US$ 387 million), mostly related to VNC, Onça Puma and Sossego operations, lower cobalt realized prices (US$ 157 million), lower copper realized prices (U$ 45 million) and higher expenses (US$ 73 million), mostly for research expenses related to Hu’u project, which were partially offset by favourable exchange 4 In Portuguese, Juros sobre Capital Próprio 7

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_08.jpg rate variations (US$ 132 million), higher nickel realized prices (US$ 81 million) and higher gold realized prices (US$ 76 million). Nickel operations are progressing towards higher reliability with production at the refineries going back to regular operating rates after the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery, in Sudbury, and at the Clydach, Matsusaka and Long Harbour refineries. Likewise, production at Onça Puma mine and plant was resumed after a judicial authorization granted in September. The performance of copper operations was supported by Salobo’s solid performance during the year, reaching close to zero unit cash costs after by-products in 2H19, notwithstanding the impact of unscheduled maintenance in Sossego. On a quarterly basis, Base Metals adjusted EBITDA was US$ 649 million in 4Q19 vs. US$ 555 million in 3Q19, mainly due to higher nickel and copper realized prices (US$ 139 million), higher by-products volumes (US$ 100 million) and favourable exchange rate variations (US$ 8 million), partially offset by higher costs (US$ 78 million), lower nickel and copper volumes (US$ 42 million) and higher expenses (US$ 33 million), mainly as a result of stoppage expenses related to unscheduled maintenance at Sossego. The average nickel realized price was US$ 16,251/t, US$ 801/t higher than the average LME nickel price of US$ 15,450/t in 4Q19, mainly due to the effect of sales with lagged prices (US$ 439/t), as the nickel average price fell throughout the fourth quarter, and the positive hedge program settlements (US$ 279/t), reflecting the lower LME prices vis a vis the floor price of the collar hedge structure (US$ 15,714/t). Selected financial indicators Net operating revenues 9,964 10,217 9,813 Expenses related to Brumadinho 1,141 225 - Adjusted EBIT margin (%) 25% 36% 38% Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 35% 45% 46% Net income (loss) (1,562) 1,654 3,786 Capital expenditures 1,472 891 1,497 ¹ Does not include leases (IFRS 16). Net operating revenues 37,570 36,575 2.7 Expenses related to Brumadinho 7,402 - - Adjusted EBIT margin (%) 18% 36% (18%) Adjusted EBITDA margin (%) 28% 45% (17%) Capital expenditures 3,704 3,784 (2.1) 8 Net income (loss)(1,683)6,860(124.5) Adjusted EBITDA10,58516,593(36.2) Adjusted EBIT6,85913,242(48.2) Total costs and other expenses23,77523,7210.2 US$ million20192018% Net debt ¹4,8805,3219,650 Iron ore - 62% Fe reference price88.6102.071.6 Adjusted EBITDA3,5364,6034,467 Adjusted EBIT2,5043,6763,699 Total costs and other expenses6,5076,3456,234 US$ million4Q193Q194Q18

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_09.jpg Market overview IRON ORE Iron ore 62% Fe reference price averaged US$ 93.4/dmt in 2019, 34% higher than in 2018 driven by disruptions on supply side, attributable mainly to the Brumadinho tragedy in Brazil and the impact of cyclone Veronica in Australia and a record steel production in China. In 4Q19, 62% Fe price averaged US$ 88.6/dmt, 13% lower than 3Q19. MB65% index averaged US$ 104.5/dmt in 2019, 15% higher than in 2018, following the overall iron ore price trend. In 4Q19, the index fell 10% compared to 3Q19, a lower decrease than the 62% Fe index. Going forward, Vale is positive about high Fe grade ores use and premiums, in response to China’s reforms and Ministry of Industry and Technology Information recent policy of not approving more steel capacity swaps and ordering local governments to inspect steel projects meant to swap older capacity in compliance with environmental, energy consumption and other policies. In China, crude steel production was record, achieving 996.3 Mt in 2019, with a strong performance in the 4Q19, driven by continued momentum in the real estate sector, a recovery in manufacturing and softer winter restrictions. Ex-China, according to the World Steel Association (WSA), crude steel production decreased to 873.6 Mt in 2019, 1.6% lower than in 2018, as the steel-using sectors suffered the side-effects of trade tensions between the US and China. Europe has been hit the hardest, as the export-oriented sectors such as automotive and machinery were impacted by lack of investments and lower trade flows. Steel production in the region totaled 159.4 Mt in 2019, 5% lower than 2018. In North America, the US was the only country to increase steel production, achieving 87.9 Mt in 2019, 1.5% higher than 2018, due particularly to higher steel production from electric arc furnaces. In developing countries, India’s steel production increased below expectations to 111.2 Mt, 1.8% higher than in 2018. The modest growth was attributed to slow manufacturing and domestic consumption. On the other hand, Southeast Asia has kept the steel production momentum observed in the past years and steel production was 11% higher than in 2018, based on preliminary figures from WSA. Vale remains positive on steel demand in China, this time driven by a rebound in infrastructure investments. Nevertheless, we see growing risks emerging from the coronavirus uncertainties, which have led to travel restrictions and a longer Chinese New Year holiday, impacting first mainly services, consumer goods manufacturing and overall sentiment. Iron ore price may be impacted in the short-term by the uncertainties, but it should recover, reacting to restocking activity and stimulus policies. Ex-China, iron ore seaborne demand will be driven by growth of steel production in emerging economies, such as Southeast Asia, and a slow recovery in developed markets such as Europe, Japan and Korea. 9

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_10.jpg COAL Seaborne coking coal prices averaged US$177.0/t in 2019, 15% lower than in 2018, and averaged US$140.0/t in 4Q19, 13% lower than in 3Q19. Poor performance of seaborne coking coal during the year was mainly driven by factors in 2H19 such as (i) weak macro data in India, due to lower housing and infrastructure spending over an extended monsoon period and weak auto sales and consumer spending; (ii) shutdown of several blast furnaces in Europe due to weak steel margins due to high carbon prices, steel raw material prices and weak auto sales because of trade concerns; (iii) decrease in coke prices and domestic coking coal prices in China; (iv) lower crude steel production in Japan with completion of Olympic Games demand and weak auto sales; (v) steady supply from Australia with no disruptions, as those observed in 2018. Seaborne coking coal market should remain bearish on prices, mainly due to lower than expected growth in Indian steel demand and emerging uncertainties due to coronavirus in China. Support can be seen from growing demand for coking coal with commissioning of new blast furnaces in Southeast Asia. In the thermal coal market, Richards Bay FOB price averaged US$71.5/t in 2019, 27% lower than in 2018, and averaged US$75.8/t in 4Q19, 40% higher than in 3Q19. Weaker prices in the year were mainly driven by (i) lower LNG prices due to rise in gas supply by 12% amid warm winters; (ii) higher carbon prices in Europe squeezing the margins for coal fired power generation; (iii) rising alternate power generation sources such as renewables in Europe, hydro in China, nuclear in Japan and Korea; (iv) weaker seasonal demand in India due to monsoon period; (v) higher stock levels in China amid warm winters and steady domestic coal supply; (vi) rise in Indonesian thermal coal production by 10%. Thermal coal market sentiment remains negative due to the same drivers observed in 2019 and added uncertainties around the coronavirus, impacting industrial demand and power generation in China. However, prices should be supported by steady demand from the Indian DRI (Direct Reduction Iron) sector due to their technical dependence on this type of coal. NICKEL LME nickel prices averaged 2019 at US$ 13,936/t, 6% stronger compared to US$ 13,122/t in 2018. Total exchange inventories (LME and SHFE) had a net decline, closing at 190.5 kt by the end of 2019, down 28.4 kt since 2018. LME inventories at the end of 2019 stood at 153.3 kt, a decline of 53.1 kt since the end of 2018. SHFE inventories increased 24.7 kt to 37.1 kt by the end of 2019. Global stainless-steel production increased 3.3% in 2019 relative to 2018 with strong growth led by Indonesia, India and China. This mismatch of stainless production and stainless consumption is resulting in surplus and is evidenced by the record high reported stainless inventories, particularly in China. Sales of electric vehicles worldwide grew 12% in 11M19 relative to 11M18 amid a continued decline in overall automotive sales. Demand for nickel in other applications is mixed, with aerospace supporting increased growth in super alloy applications and the poor results for the automotive market negatively impacting plating applications. Nickel supply increased approximately 8% in 2019 relative to 2018, with Class II production growing 15% whereas Class I production increased 1% during this period. 10

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_11.jpg The Indonesian export ore ban, which was fast tracked and has taken effect in the beginning of 2020, two years earlier than previously indicated, contributed significantly to recent price gains. Chinese NPI (nickel pig iron) production, which relies heavily on Indonesian ore imports, will be negatively impacted in the long-term. However, in the near-term, alternative sources of ore could soften the impact, such as, current Chinese ore stockpiles (visible and invisible), the additional Indonesian quotas for the current year (which are permitted for export) and the potential export increases from the Philippines, New Caledonia and Guatemala. Further to the supply developments, an important consideration for all commodities is the impact of the overarching macroeconomic factors such as the coronavirus outbreak, the ongoing trade dispute between China and the US and a slowing global economy, which influences sentiment, demand and, therefore, prices. The physical market reflects a slowing growth environment. Due to these factors, our near-term view on nickel is subdued. Our long-term outlook for nickel is positive. Nickel in electric vehicle batteries will become an increasingly important source of demand growth particularly as battery chemistry favors higher nickel content due to lower cost and higher energy density against the backdrop of robust demand growth in other nickel applications. Additionally, we see price support from recent announcements of increasing HPAL costs in Indonesia. HPAL projects are more complex than originally envisioned and this has the potential to increase the financial burden on nickel producers to meet the growing battery demand. While the Indonesian export ore ban will limit Chinese NPI in the longer term, the ban has incentivized domestic nickel RKEF and HPAL developments within the country. As a result, several projects and expansions have been announced, and in some cases, construction at current developments is ahead of schedule. COPPER LME copper price averaged US$ 6,000/t in 2019, a decrease of 8% from 2018 (US$ 6,523/t). Copper inventories on the LME increased by 13 kt in 2019 vs. 2018. In 2019, COMEX decreased by 73 kt, while SHFE increased by 5 kt in comparison with 2018. Overall, copper exchange inventory reduced by 55 kt, which makes up ~0.2% of total refined supply for 2019. Global demand remained relatively flat in 2019 compared to 2018. Global refined copper production increased slightly by 0.3% in 2019 vs. 2018 while the recent China scrap ban supported primary use. Our near-term outlook for copper is relatively positive. We expect the market to remain essentially balanced with some upside risk for deficits in 2020, with macroeconomic factors, such as the ongoing trade dispute between China and the US, though negotiations are currently making progress amidst a US election year, continuing to influence price and subdue refined copper demand as it has over this past year. Also, due to potential impacts of the coronavirus, we expect additional Chinese stimulus to support short-term growth. Our long-term outlook for copper is positive. Copper demand is expected to grow, partially driven by electric vehicles and renewable energy as well as infrastructure investments, while future supply growth is challenged given declining ore grades and the need for greenfield investment, creating a positive market outlook. 11

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_12.jpg Adjusted EBITDA In 2019, proforma EBITDA, excluding the provisions and incurred expenses related to Brumadinho, totaled US$ 17.987 billion, US$ 1.394 billion higher than in 2018, mainly due to higher prices (US$ 5.991 billion) and favorable foreign exchange variations (US$ 571 million), which were partially offset by lower volumes (US$ 2.796 billion), higher costs, expenses and others5 (US$ 1.404 billion) and the stoppage expenses and others due to Brumadinho (US$ 968 million). Adjusted EBITDA in 2019 was US$ 10.585 billion, US$ 6.008 billion lower than 2018, mainly due to provisions and incurred expenses related to Brumadinho (US$ 7.402 billion) and the above-mentioned impacts on the proforma EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA 2019 On a quarterly basis, proforma EBITDA totaled US$ 4.677 billion in 4Q19, US$ 151 million lower than in 3Q19. The decrease was mainly a result of lower prices (US$ 532 million) and higher costs and expenses (US$ 66 million), which were partially offset by higher sales volumes (US$ 227 million) and higher dividends received (US$ 159 million). In 4Q19, adjusted EBITDA was US$ 3.536 billion, US$ 1.067 billion lower than in 3Q19 mainly due to Brumadinho event provisions (US$ 898 million) and incurred expenses (US$ 243 million) in 4Q19 vs. 3Q19, which only recorded incurred expenses of US$ 225 million. 5 Excluding Brumadinho stoppage expenses of US$ 759 million and extraordinary logistic expenses of US$ 209 million and including US$ 78 million dividends received. 12

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_13.jpg Adjusted EBITDA 4Q19 Impact of provisions and reparation expenses related to the Brumadinho dam rupture In 2019, Vale provisioned US$ 6.550 billion to meet its assumed and expected commitments in relation to the Dam I rupture, including framework agreements and donations as well as environmental initiatives and the decharacterization of its dams and other geotechnical structures. As of December 31st, 2019, Vale paid US$ 989 million in relation to the provisioned amount and US$ 730 million in incurred expenses, giving a total of US$ 1.719 billion. The balance of the provisioned commitments as of December 31st, 2019 is US$ 5.472 billion6. adjust1 31dec19 Decharacterization 1,855 98 - 671 2,624 (158) 23 2,489 Total Provisions 4,278 1,374 - 898 6,550 (989) (89) 5,472 1 Present value and currency translation adjustments. In 4Q19, the total impact of Brumadinho provisions and incurred expenses in Vale’s EBITDA was US$ 1.141 billion, as it recognized additional provisions of US$ 898 million related to the decharacterization plan, framework agreements and donations and US$ 243 million in incurred expenses. 6 After present value and currency translation adjustments. 13 Incurred expenses226158225243852(730)(122)-Total impact in EBITDA4,5041,5322251,1417,402(1,719)(211)-Agreements & donations2,4231,276-2273,926(831)(112)2,983 US$ million1Q192Q193Q194Q192019PaymentsPV & FXBalance in

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_14.jpg Decharacterization plan As disclosed in the press release of February 11th, 2020, Vale updated its dam decharacterization plan and provisioned US$ 671 million as a net-effect of: (i) review of the engineering plan for the decharacterization of the nine upstream dams whose construction method is similar to the Dam I construction method and internal dikes built using the upstream methods, (ii) inclusion of Doutor and Campo Grande dams in the decharacterization plan, (iii) decharacterization of three drained stack structures in compliance with requirements of Resolution ANM 13/19 and (iv) adjustments to the provision related to structures located nearby Córrego do Feijão. Framework agreements and donations In November 2019, Vale agreed with the extension for an additional 10 months period of payments of emergency aid to those affected by the Dam I rupture. Accordingly, Vale provisioned US$ 227 million mainly to cope with the extended commitment. In addition, Vale is under negotiations with the Government of the State of Minas Gerais and other relevant authorities for an additional agreement for collective damages indemnification and further compensation for the society and environment. The goal of Vale with a potential agreement would be to provide a stable legal framework for the execution of reparation and compensation, with the suspension of the existing civil lawsuits. The potential agreement is still very uncertain as it is subject to conclusion of the ongoing negotiations and approval by Vale, the Government of the State of Minas Gerais, Public Prosecutors and other authorities and Intervenient parties. Therefore, the provisions recorded in the financial statements do not include the potential outcome of the current negotiation as it is not yet possible to reliably estimate an amount or whether the current negotiations will be successful. The estimate of the economic impact of a potential agreement will depend on (i) final agreement on the list of reparation and compensation projects, (ii) a detailed assessment of the estimates of the amounts to be spent on the reparation and compensation projects being discussed, (iii) an analysis of the detailed scope of such projects to determine their overlap with the initiatives and amounts already provisioned; and (iv) the timing of the execution of projects and disbursements, which will impact the present value of the obligations. Based on the current terms under discussion, and preliminary estimates subject to the uncertainties listed above, such possible agreement might result in an additional provision ranging from US$ 1.0 billion to US$ 2.0 billion. All accounting impacts, if any, will be recorded in the period an agreement is reached. 14

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_15.jpg Adjusted EBITDA Net operating revenues 9,964 10,217 9,813 37,570 36,575 SG&A (139) (128) (141) (487) (523) Pre-operating and stoppage expenses (314) (290) (66) (1,153) (271) Other operational expenses (264) (122) (150) (505) (445) Depreciation, amortization & depletion 1,032 927 768 3,726 3,351 Adjusted EBITDA by business area Ferrous Minerals 4,538 4,634 4,115 16,997 14,711 Coal (186) (172) 16 (533) 181 Brumadinho impact (1,141) (225) - (7,402) - Net operating revenue by business area Ferrous Minerals 8,020 80.5 8,327 81.5 7,646 77.9 30,005 79.9 27,933 76.4 ROM 5 0.1 14 0.1 9 0.1 35 0.1 35 0.1 Manganese ore 46 0.5 18 0.2 70 0.7 148 0.4 288 0.8 Others 106 1.1 103 1.0 118 1.2 397 1.1 439 1.2 Nickel 764 7.7 757 7.4 723 7.4 2,892 7.7 3,231 8.8 PGMs 148 1.5 105 1.0 78 0.8 469 1.2 381 1.0 Silver as by-product 9 0.1 7 0.1 9 0.1 28 0.1 31 0.1 Others 6 0.1 7 0.1 5 0.1 23 0.1 26 0.1 Metallurgical coal 134 1.3 178 1.7 351 3.6 764 2.0 1,189 3.3 Others 110 1.1 120 1.2 72 0.7 383 1.0 296 0.8 15 Total9,964 100.0 10,217 100.09,813100.037,570 100.036,575 100.0 Thermal coal570.6630.61311.32570.74541.2 Coal1911.92412.44824.91,0212.71,6434.5 Cobalt280.3270.3640.71120.33130.9 Gold as by-product1881.91791.81521.56511.76061.7 Copper5005.04474.45825.91,9865.32,1155.8 Base Metals1,64316.51,52915.01,61316.46,16116.46,70318.3 Ferroalloys340.3300.3410.41340.41660.5 Pellets1,37813.81,59615.61,92119.65,94815.86,65118.2 Iron ore fines6,45164.76,56664.35,48755.923,34362.120,35455.7 US$ million4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018% Total3,5364,6034,46710,58516,593 Others(324)(189)(256)(651)(841) Base Metals6495555922,1742,542 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Adjusted EBITDA3,5364,6034,46710,58516,593 Dividends and interests on associates and JVs18829120466388 Adjusted EBIT2,5043,6763,6996,85913,242 Expenses related to Brumadinho(1,141)(225)-(7,402)-Research and development(158)(124)(125)(443)(373) COGS(5,632)(5,681)(5,752)(21,187)(22,109) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_16.jpg COGS by business segment 66.8 3,855 67.9 3,881 67.5 13,802 65.1 14,641 66.2 Ferrous Minerals 3,763 8.0 504 8.9 543 9.4 1,875 8.8 1,820 8.2 Coal 453 943 837 738 3,399 3,207 Depreciation ¹ COGS currency exposure in 4Q19 was as follows: 53% USD, 41% BRL, 5% CAD and 1% EUR; and in 2019 was as follows: 49% USD, 44% BRL, 6% CAD and 1% EUR Expenses Administrative 116 105 110 395 428 33 25 34 Services 85 92 20 23 16 Others 73 62 182 179 - Brumadinho - stoppage expenses 759 - - 16 4 Onça Puma 20 16 - - 22 S11D - 82 75 78 18 Depreciation 271 82 898 - - Provisions 6,550 - Depreciation 89 90 30 327 144 16 Expenses ex-depreciation1,9277994529,6631,468 Incurred expenses 243225-852-Other operating expenses23667150296445 Total expenses2,0168894829,9901,612 Expenses related to Brumadinho1,141225-7,402-Others 371722 7991 Sossego 20--20-Stobie & Birchtree ---4- Selling 232331 9295 R&D158124125443373 Brumadinho - extraordinary logistics expenses2855-209-Pre-operating and stoppage expenses314290661,153271 Depreciation 141212 5662 Personnel 494548 181212 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 SG&A ex-depreciation125116129431461 SG&A139128141487523 COGS ¹, ex-depreciation4,6894,8445,01417,78818,902 Other products178 3.21182.1681.24722.22851.3 Total COGS5,632 100.05,681 100.05,752 100.021,187 100.022,109 100.0 Base Metals1,238 22.0 1,20421.2 1,26021.95,03823.85,36324.3 US$ million4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018%

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_17.jpg Net income (loss) Vale posted a loss of US$ 1.683 billion in 2019, compared to a net income of US$ 6.860 billion in 2018. The US$ 8.543 billion decrease was mostly driven by: (i) provisions and expenses related to the Brumadinho dam rupture, including the decharacterization of dams and reparation agreements (US$ 7.402 billion), (ii) recognition of non-cash impairment charges and onerous contracts, mainly in the Base Metals and Coal businesses (US$ 4.202 billion), (iii) provisions related to the Renova Foundation and to the decommissioning of Germano dam (US$ 758 million), which were partially offset by lower foreign exchange losses (US$ 2.555 billion) in the year. Net income was negative US$ 1.562 billion in 4Q19, US$ 3.216 billion lower than 3Q19. The decrease was mainly due to: (i) US$ 4.202 billion non-cash impairment charges recognized in 4Q19 in relation to Vale New Caledonia and Mozambique coal mine assets, (ii) US$ 671 million provision related to the dam decharacterization plan and (iii) US$ 227 million provision related to the framework agreements. In December 2019, the Board of Directors approved the interest on capital (JCP7) of R$ 7.253 billion, equivalent to R$ 1.414364369 per share. The decision did not modify the Board of Directors’ previous decision of suspending the Shareholder Remuneration Policy, with the allocation of the JCP to be decided only after the Policy suspension is withdrawn. Impairments and onerous contracts Asset impairments and onerous contracts (excluding impairment on investments8) from continuing operations, both with no cash effect, totaled US$ 5.074 billion in 2019, mainly due to charges in the Nickel and Coal businesses. In the Base Metals nickel business, the New Caledonian operation has experienced challenging issues throughout 2019, mainly in relation to production and processing. Thus, Vale has revised its business plan, reducing the expected production levels for the remaining life of the operation. The new business strategy led to an impairment charge of US$ 2.511 billion in 2019. In the Coal business, the revaluation of the expectations related to the yield of metallurgical and thermal coal in the operations in Mozambique, the review of the mining plan, which led to a reduction on the proven and probable reserves, and the lowering of the long-term price assumption led to an impairment charge of US$ 1.691 billion in 2019. Vale also recognized US$ 513 million of assets write-off, mainly related to the Córrego do Feijão mine and other upstream dams in Brazil. 7 In Portuguese, Juros sobre Capital Próprio 8 From associates and joint ventures. 17

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_18.jpg Base Metals – Nickel – VNC 2,511 Other assets impairments and write-off 632 Financial results Net financial results accounted for a loss of US$ 3.413 billion, US$ 1.544 billion lower than in 2018. The decrease was mainly due to lower foreign exchange losses (US$ 2.555 billion) in the year, due to the adoption of net investment hedge, therefore reducing the exposure to foreign exchange volatility, which were partially offset by higher mark-to-market expenses in the shareholder debentures (US$ 925 million). Financial results Financial expenses (1,163) (1,084) (550) (3,806) (2,345) Capitalization of interest 29 34 40 140 194 Others (598) (333) (202) (1,328) (607) Financial income 176 132 113 527 423 Currency and interest rate swaps 141 (115) 83 42 (279) Foreign Exchange - 25 448 39 (2,247) ¹ In 4Q19, US$ 89 million were paid as remuneration on shareholder debentures. ² The cash effect of the derivatives was a loss of US$ 115 million in 4Q19. 18 Monetary variation(12)(138)(81)(417)(522) Financial result, net(840)(1,139)(15)(3,413)(4,957) Others (bunker oil, commodities, etc)1841(28)20213 Derivatives²159(74)55244(266) Financial expenses (REFIS)(28)(41)(45)(154)(197) Shareholder debentures¹(361)(486)(60)(1,475)(550) Gross interest(205)(258)(283)(989)(1,185) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Onerous contracts240 Total5,074 Coal – Moatize mine1,691 Impairment of assets US$ million Total in 2019

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_19.jpg CAPEX Investments in 2019 remained in line with 2018, totaling US$ 3.704 billion, consisting of US$ 544 million in project execution and US$ 3.160 billion in maintenance of operations. In 2020, Vale expects to invest US$ 5.0 billion, an increase of 35% compared to 2019, mainly to boost the use of the filtration and dry stacking system. Project Execution and Sustaining by business area Ferrous Minerals 815 55.4 491 55.1 838 56.0 2,070 55.9 2,392 63.2 Base Metals 569 38.7 314 35.2 595 39.7 1,376 37.1 1,223 32.3 Project execution Investments in project execution totaled US$ 544 million in 2019, 38.7% lower than in 2018. Two main multi-year projects are under development: the Northern System Logistics 240 Mtpy project and the Salobo III project. The first project aims to expand the Northern System’s mine and logistics capacity and had a first installation license granted in December 2019. The second project is a brownfield expansion of the copper throughput capacity at the Salobo site, which had installation license granted in November 2018. Capital projects progress indicator9 Estimated (US$ million) (US$ million) Projects progress (tons per Northern System Logistics 240 Mtpy 240 (10) ¹ Mt 2H22 69 69 224 770 14% Salobo III (30-40) kt 1H22 133 136 323 1,128 40% ¹ Net additional capacity. Project execution by business area Ferrous Minerals 122 67.8 90 66.7 197 99.5 385 70.8 823 92.7 Base Metals 56 31.1 43 31.9 - - 151 27.8 34 3.8 9 Pre-operating expenses were not included in the estimated capex for the year, although included in the total estimated capex column, in line with Vale’s Board of Directors approvals. Estimated capex for the year is only reviewed once a year. 19 Energy and others21.121.510.581.570.8 Total180100.0135100.0198100.0544100.0888100.0 Coal--------242.7 US$ million 4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018% Base Metals Project CapacityExecuted capexEstimated capexPhysical year)start-up2019Total2020Total(%) Ferrous Minerals Project Energy and others40.370.850.3180.5130.3 Total1,472100.0891100.01,497100.03,704100.03,784100.0 Coal845.7798.9593.92406.51564.1 US$ million4Q19% 3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018%

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_20.jpg Sustaining CAPEX In 2019, investments in the maintenance of operations increased 9.1% compared to 2018, with the continuity of the projects Gelado, in Brazil, and Voisey's Bay underground mine extension (“VBME”), in Canada. The Gelado project aims to recover approximately 10 Mtpy of pellet feed with 64.3% Fe content, 2.0% silica and 1.65% alumina in the Carajás Complex, to feed the São Luís pellet plant. The VBME project is expected to extend the mine life of Voisey’s Bay, with annual underground mine production of around 45 kt of nickel in concentrate, on average, about 20 kt of copper and about 2.6 kt of cobalt. VBME will replace existing Voisey’s Bay mine production. Replacement projects progress indicator10 CapacityEstimated (US$ million) (US$ million) Projects progress 2019 Total 2020 Total Extension Gelado 9,6 2H21 70 75 121 428 48 Investments in dam management Vale has been continuously investing in the maintenance and safety of its dams, with standards being updated and in continuous alignment with the most rigorous international practices. In 2019, investments in dam management reached US$ 102 million, an increase of 67% compared to 2018. Investments in dam management encompass: dam maintenance, monitoring, safety and operational improvements, audits and risk analysis, revisions of the Emergency Action Plan for Mining Dams (PAEBM) and warning systems, video monitoring and instrumentation. Dam management 31 56 61 102 Investments in new dams totaled US$ 53 million in 2019 and reflect ongoing construction projects and Vale's operational requirements. It is important to emphasize that all of Vale's new dam constructions follow the conventional construction method, in line with the decision made in 2016, to render inactive and decharacterize all upstream dams, following the rupture of Samarco's Fundão dam, in Mariana (MG). Vale aims to develop safe and sustainable alternatives to tailings dams. The company will increase dry processing up to 70% of its iron ore production volume by 2023, while investing approximately US$ 1.8 billion between 2020-2024 to increase wet processing with the filtration 10 Pre-operating expenses were not included in the estimated capex for the year, although included in the total estimated capex column, in line with Vale’s Board of Directors approvals. Estimated capex for the year is only reviewed once a year. 20 Investments in US$ million2016201720182019 Executed capexEstimated capexPhysical (ktpy)start-up(%) Voisey’s Bay Mine451H212494714991,69441

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_21.jpg and dry stacking system to up to 16% of its iron ore production volume. Additionally, Vale will invest in innovative technologies for dry magnetic concentration of iron ore fines. In such context, investments in new dams and dam raising will be gradually decreased. Sustaining capex by type - 4Q19 Minerals Metals and others Replacement projects 51 - 132 - 183 Other investments in dams and waste dumps 42 1 45 - 88 Social investments and environmental protection 35 8 14 - 57 Sustaining capex by business area Ferrous Minerals 693 53.6 401 53.0 641 55.3 1,685 53.3 1,569 54.2 Base Metals 513 39.7 271 35.8 596 45.9 1,225 38.8 1,189 41.1 Copper 52 4.0 46 6.1 61 4.7 157 5.0 162 5.6 Investments in Health and Safety Investments in Health & Safety reached US$ 279 million in 2019, an increase of 20% compared to 2018, mainly due to the undergoing review of safety standards and procedures by the Safety and Operational Excellence Office. In 2020, investments are expected to increase 57% compared to 2019, with the execution of structural rehabilitation and operational adequacy, fire prevention and firefighting systems, as well as other initiatives aimed at mitigating risks and increasing health & safety levels. Investments in H&S 198 207 233 279 21 US$ million 2016201720182019 Energy and others20.250.740.3100.360.2 Total1,292100.0756100.01,298100.03,160100.02,896100.0 Nickel46936.3225 29.7 536 41.3 1,068 33.8 1,027 35.5 Coal846.57910.5594.52407.6 132 4.6 US$ million4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018% Administrative & Others814371123 Total6968451021,292 Health and Safety80427-111 Dam management10-8-18 US$ millionFerrousCoalBaseEnergyTotal Enhancement of operations397672471712

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_22.jpg Free cash flow Vale generated US$ 8.105 billion in Free Cash Flow from Operations in 2019, enabling: the repurchase of US$ 2.270 billion of bonds, with gross debt totaling US$ 13.056 billion in 4Q19, a decrease of US$ 2.410 billion in relation to 4Q18; the increase in cash and cash equivalents to US$ 8.176 billion, US$ 2.452 billion higher than 4Q18, and the decrease in net debt to US$ 4.880 billion, US$ 4.770 billion lower than 4Q18 and the lowest level since 2008; the redemption and cancelation of MBR preferred shares, which paid dividends to non-controlling interest of US$ 162 million and US$ 168 million in 2019 and 2018, reducing future cash-flow commitments. Interest paid on loans totaled US$ 921 million in 2019, the lowest level since 2010 and 45% lower than the peak level of US$ 1.663 billion in 2016, reflecting the deleveraging and strengthening process of Vale’s balance sheet in the last three years. Free Cash Flow 2019 22

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_23.jpg VALE In 4Q19, Free Cash Flow from Operations was US$ 1.327 billion, US$ 1.623 billion lower than in 3Q19 mainly due to (i) the positive one-off effect of working capital in 3Q19 due to suppliers' accounts and clients' receipts in that quarter (totaling US$ 939 million in 3Q19 vs. negative US$ 82 million in 4Q19) and (ii) seasonally higher investments of US$ 1,472 million in 4Q19. Free Cash Flow 4Q19 US$ million 236 467 Others 2 EBITDA proforma 4019 Brumadinho expenses' Interest on ioans Income taxes & Refis Capex Free cash flow Cash Decrease in cash & cash equivalents from management & others 3 operations 1Includes US$ 243 million of incurred expenses and US$ 381 million disbursement of provisioned expenses. 2 Includes working capital,derivatives, Samarco,dividends and interest on capitalpaid to noncontrolling interest and others. 31ncludes US$ 1.871 billion of net debt repayments,US$ 812 million on minority stake of MBR and others

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_24.jpg Debt indicators Gross debt totaled US$ 13.056 billion as of December 31st, 2019, decreasing by US$ 2.410 billion from December 31st, 2018, mainly as a result of net debt repayments of US$ 2.275 billion, mostly related to the early repurchase of US$ 2.270 billion of bonds during the year. Net debt totaled US$ 4.880 billion as of December 31st, 2019, a substantial decrease of US$ 4.770 billion when compared to US$ 9.650 billion as of December 31st, 2018. The reduction in net debt is mainly due to strong cash generation during the year. Net debt has reached the lowest level since 2008. Nevertheless, in a broader view, considering leases and Refis obligations, the expanded net debt is US$ 10.578 billion as of December 31st, 2019. Furthermore, taking into consideration other relevant commitments, such as the provisions for Brumadinho and Samarco and Renova obligations, the total amount would be US$ 17.750 billion as of December 31st, 2019. In December 2019, Vale completed the sindication of a US$ 3.0 billion revolving credit facility, which will be available for five years. The new line, together with the existing US$ 2.0 billion facility that expires in 2022, preserves the total available amount of US$ 5.0 billion in revolving credit facilities. Average debt maturity decreased to 8.5 years on December 31st, 2019, when compared to 8.9 years on December 31st, 2018. Likewise, average cost of debt, after currency and interest rate swaps, decreased to 4.87% per annum on December 31st, 2019 when compared to 5.07% per annum on December 31st, 2018, mainly due to the repurchase of higher yield and longer-term bonds during the year. 24

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_25.jpg Leverage measured by net debt to LTM11 adjusted EBITDA slightly decreased to 0.5x, and interest coverage, measured by the ratio of the LTM adjusted EBITDA to LTM gross interest, decreased to 10.7x on December 31st, 2019 against 14.0x on December 31st, 2018. Debt indicators Net debt ¹ 4,880 5,321 9,650 Total debt / adjusted LTM EBITDA (x) 1.2 1.3 0.9 Adjusted LTM EBITDA / LTM gross interest (x) 10.7 10.8 14.0 ¹ Does not include leases (IFRS 16). 11 Last twelve months. 25 Net debt / adjusted LTM EBITDA (x)0.50.50.6 Leases (IFRS 16)1,7911,811-US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Gross debt ¹13,05614,78615,466

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_26.jpg VALE Debt amortization schedule' US$ billion Debt breakdown by instrument % •Development AgencieS •Caprtal Markets •Bank Loans 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Gross onwards debt • As of December 31".2019. Does not include accrued charges. 69% of debt maturity after 2024

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_27.jpg Performance of the business segments Segment information ― 2019, as per footnote of financial statements Net SG&A and Pre operating Adjusted US$ million Cost¹ R&D¹ on Iron ore fines 23,343 (8,778) (323) (123) (750) 29 13,398 Pellets 5,948 (2,666) (20) (16) (72) 258 3,432 Mn & Alloys 282 (220) (8) (2) (1) - 51 Copper³ 1,904 (905) (5) (43) (20) - 931 ¹ Excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization. ² Including copper and by-products from our nickel operations. ³ Including by-products from our copper operations. Segment information ― 4Q19, as per footnote of financial statements Net SG&A and Pre operating Adjusted US$ milhões Cost¹ R&D¹ on Iron ore fines 6,451 (2,514) (82) (52) (191) 29 3,641 Pellets 1,378 (614) (5) (1) (22) 114 850 Mn & Alloys 80 (69) (4) (1) (1) - 5 Copper³ 476 (200) - (18) (20) - 238 ¹ Excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization. ² Including copper and by-products from our nickel operations. ³ Including by-products from our copper operations. 27 Coal191(392)(5)(8)-28(186) Others110(113)(263)(61)(5)8(324) Brumadinho impact--(1,141)---(1,141) Total9,964(4,689)(1,530)(158)(239)1883,536 Base Metals1,643(909)(29)(36)(20)-649 Nickel²1,167(709)(29)(18)--411 Others ferrous106(78)(1)1-937 ROM5-----5 Expenses Dividends and interest Revenuesothers¹& stoppage¹associatesEBITDA and JVs Ferrous Minerals8,020(3,275)(92)(53)(214)1524,538 Coal1,021(1,638)1(30)-113(533) Others383(390)(506)(184)(11)57(651) Brumadinho impact--(7,402)---(7,402) Total37,570(17,788)(8,338)(443)(882)46610,585 Base Metals6,161(3,772)(80)(87)(48)-2,174 Nickel²4,257(2,867)(75)(44)(28)-1,243 Others ferrous397(324)-(1)-981 ROM35-----35 Expenses Dividends and interest Revenuesothers¹& stoppage¹associatesEBITDA and JVs Ferrous Minerals30,005(11,988)(351)(142)(823)29616,997

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_28.jpg Ferrous Minerals ANNUAL PERFORMANCE 2019 was a challenging year for the Ferrous Minerals business. The trajectory after the Dam I rupture was focused on recovering business reliability, enhancing safety levels, reviewing production standards, reducing risks and resuming production capacity. Adjusted EBITDA of the Ferrous Minerals business segment was US$ 16.997 billion in 2019, 16% higher than in 2018, mainly due to higher prices (US$ 6.099 billion), which was offset by lower volumes (US$ 2.463 billion) and higher costs (US$ 885 million), following Dam I rupture impacts. Following the Dam I rupture, Vale’s iron ore production capacity was significantly impacted in 2019 by the stoppage of operations with interdictions on Brucutu, Vargem Grande, Alegria, Timbopeba and Fábrica operations. Over the year, Vale has made progress as regards the resumption of the stopped production capacity. Vale expects to resume the remaining interrupted capacity of approximately 40 Mtpy, enabling additional 15 Mt and 25 Mt production in 2020 and 2021, respectively, as several milestones have been achieved, and work towards the others is ongoing while discussions with the ANM, MPMG and the external audit firms are in progress: Vale expects to receive the necessary authorization from the MPMG to restart the Timbopeba site in 1Q20 using dry processing, after the appraisal of the external audit by the MPMG. Wet processing activities are expected to be resumed in 4Q20 following the completion of a pipeline to dispose of tailings at Timbopeba pit. Alternatives are being evaluated to anticipate the use of wet processing. The Fábrica operation is expected to be resumed in 2Q20. Firstly, it is necessary to run vibration trigger tests to certify the absence of impacts on the site’s structures, which relies on approval by the ANM and the MPMG’s external audit. Vale expects to operate using wet processing with tailings disposal at Forquilha V dam, starting in 3Q20. The Vargem Grande pellet plant is expected to be resumed in 3Q20. The pellet feed for pellet production will be sourced from the site’s beneficiation plant, which will require tailings disposal at the Maravilhas I dam and Cianita waste dump until the start-up of the Maravilhas III dam, which is expected for 4Q20. Running trigger tests at the pellet plant relies on approval by MPMG’s external audit, while the beneficiation plant restart and its economic mining plan depends on approval by the ANM. 28

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_29.jpg QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE Adjusted EBITDA of the Ferrous Minerals business segment was US$ 4.538 billion in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19, despite a decrease in prices (US$ 663 million), which was offset by the impact of higher sales volumes on revenues and costs (US$ 196 million), lower costs (US$ 168 million) and higher dividends received (US$ 152 million). The share of premium products12 in total sales was 87% in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19. Iron ore fines and pellets quality premiums reached US$ 6.4/t in 4Q19 vs. US$ 5.9/t in 3Q19, mainly due to seasonal dividends received, which were partially offset by lower quality premiums and lower premiums from pellets sales13 due to market conditions. Iron ore fines and pellets quality premium Iron ore fines quality premium 3.8 4.0 8.1 4.6 7.3 Iron ore fines and pellets total quality premium 6.4 5.9 11.5 8.3 10.2 12 Pellets, Carajás, BRBF (Brazilian Blend Fines) and pellet feed. 13 Average pellets realized premium was US$31/t in 4Q19 on top of Iron Ore Metal Bulletin 65% index. 29 Pellets weighted average contribution2.61.93.43.72.9 US$/t4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_30.jpg Sales composition - % FERROUS MINERALS ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN14 Adjusted EBITDA per ton for Ferrous Minerals, excluding Manganese and Ferroalloys, was US$ 51.0/t in 4Q19, a decrease of US$ 3.3/t when compared to the US$ 54.3/t recorded in 3Q19, mainly as a result of lower prices, which was partially offset by lower C1 cash cost and dividends received. Iron ore fines (excluding Pellets and ROM) ADJUSTED EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA of iron ore fines was US$ 3.641 billion in 4Q19, 3% lower than in 3Q19, mainly due to lower sales prices (US$ 445 million), which was partially offset by higher sales volumes (US$ 204 million), lower costs (US$ 68 million) and lower freight costs (US$ 51 million). SALES REVENUES AND VOLUME Net sales revenues of iron ore fines, excluding pellets and run of mine (ROM), decreased to US$ 6.451 billion in 4Q19 vs. US$ 6.566 billion in 3Q19, as a result of lower sales prices (US$ 445 million), which was partially offset by higher sales volumes (US$ 330 million). Sales volumes of iron ore fines totaled 77.3 Mt in 4Q19, 3.7 Mt higher than in 3Q19, mainly due to inventory drawdowns, reflecting Vale’s supply chain flexibility. 14 Excluding Manganese and Ferroalloys. 30

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_31.jpg CFR sales of iron ore fines totaled 60.0 Mt in 4Q19, representing 78% of all iron ore fines sales volumes, in line with 3Q19. Net operating revenue by product Iron ore fines 6,451 6,566 5,487 23,343 20,354 Pellets 1,378 1,596 1,921 5,948 6,651 Others 106 103 118 397 439 Volume sold Iron ore fines 77,301 73,614 80,201 267,992 307,433 Pellets 10,966 11,077 15,987 43,199 56,592 Ferroalloys 35 29 36 127 141 REALIZED PRICES Pricing system breakdown - % 31 Manganese ore5701504421,0631,572 ROM6054252941,3141,548 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Total8,0208,3277,64630,00527,933 Manganese & Ferroalloys8048111282454 ROM51493535 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_32.jpg Price realization – iron ore fines In 4Q19, Vale’s realized price CFR/FOB totaled US$ 83.5/t. Despite a lower 62% Fe reference price, 13% lower than in 3Q19, Vale’s realized price CFR/FOB decreased only 6% vs. 3Q19, due to the positive effect of the pricing system mechanisms impacted by the strong price volatility within the quarter together with a higher forward price curve. Average prices Iron ore - Metal Bulletin 65% index 98.6 109.8 91.6 104.5 90.4 Iron ore - 62% Fe reference price 88.6 102.0 71.6 93.4 69.5 Iron ore fines CFR reference (dmt) 93.7 100.2 78.3 98.0 76.0 Pellets CFR/FOB (wmt) 125.7 144.1 120.1 137.7 117.5 Ferroalloys 969.9 1,051.3 1,141.0 1,057.2 1,178.5 1 Provisional price reconciled in previous periods COSTS Costs for iron ore fines amounted to US$ 2.514 billion (or US$ 2.869 billion with depreciation charges) in 4Q19, a reduction of US$ 140 million vs. 3Q19 after adjusting for the impact of higher sales volumes. 32 Manganese ore80.2118.7158.9139.0162.5 Iron ore fines CFR/FOB realized price83.589.268.487.166.2 Provisional price at the end of the quarter190.391.869.390.369.3 Iron ore - Metal Bulletin 62% low alumina index88.3101.875.294.573.9 US$/ metric ton4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_33.jpg IRON ORE COGS - 3Q19 x 4Q19 C1 cash costs 1,126 55 (20) (39) (4) 1,122 Others 312 16 - (29) (13) 299 Depreciation 338 16 (24) 25 17 355 C1 cash cost FOB port per metric ton for iron ore fines ex-royalties decreased to US$ 14.5/t in 4Q19 from US$ 15.3/t in 3Q19, mainly due to lower volumes and prices of third-party purchases and favorable foreign exchange effects. Unit maritime freight cost per iron ore metric ton decreased US$ 0.9/t, totaling US$ 18.2/t in 4Q19, mainly due to lower exposure to the spot market (US$ 0.5/t) and mix of routes/fleet (US$ 0.5/t), which were partially offset by higher average bunker fuel costs (US$ 0.2/t), a result of IMO 2020 regulation, impacting vessels refueling in December 2019. During 2020, Vale expects to continue gradually offsetting the impact of the IMO through scrubber installations in long term contracts and delivery of newbuilds. Vale expects freight costs in 1Q20 to reduce in relation to 4Q19, mainly as a result of spot market volatility caused, among other factors, by uncertainties related to coronavirus. Iron ore fines cash cost and freight Costs (US$ million) (-) Distribution costs 73 80 80 282 253 (-) Royalties 226 232 175 744 665 Sales volumes (Mt) (-) Total ROM volume sold 0.6 0.4 0.3 1.3 1.5 14.5 15.3 12.8 15.3 13.6 (US$ /t) (B/C) Freight % of CFR sales (D) 78% 78% 72% 76% 71% Vale's iron ore unit freight cost (US$/t) (A/E) 18.2 19.1 18.8 17.8 18.0 33 Volume CFR (Mt) (E = C x D)60.057.158.0204.9219.0 Maritime freight costs (A)1,0931,0891,0893,6443,950 Volume sold (ex-ROM) (C)77.373.680.2268.0307.4 Vale's iron ore cash cost (ex-ROM, ex-royalties), FOB Total iron ore volume sold77.974.080.5269.3308.9 FOB at port costs (ex-ROM and ex-royalties) (B)1,1221,1261,0234,1094,179 (-) Maritime freight costs (A)1,0931,0891,0893,6443,950 FOB at port costs (ex-ROM)1,3481,3581,1984,8534,845 COGS, less depreciation and amortization2,5142,5272,3678,7799,048 4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Total2,865143(44)(95)42,869 Total costs before depreciation and2,527127(20)(120)(13)2,514 amortization Freight1,08956-(52)41,093 Variance drivers US$ million3Q19VolumeExchange rateOthers Total variation 4Q19

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_34.jpg Iron Ore Fines Costs and Expenses in BRL C1 cash costs¹ 59.8 60.9 48.7 60.8 49.8 Other expenses¹ 5.3 3.6 3.6 3.8 3.2 ¹ Net of depreciation EXPENSES Iron ore fines expenses, net of depreciation, totaled US$ 325 million in 4Q19, increasing US$ 51 million vs. 3Q19, mainly as a result of higher R&D expenses and higher Brumadinho stoppage expenses. R&D amounted to US$ 52 million, 86% higher than 3Q19 as result of greater drilling activities. Pre-operating and stoppage expenses excluding the stoppage expenses related to Brumadinho, net of depreciation, amounted to US$ 23 million in 4Q19, 64% higher than 3Q19 mainly as a result of the stoppage of the Viga concentration plant of Ferrous Resources do Brasil. As previously announced, the resumption of the Viga operation occurred at the end of November 2019. Expenses - iron ore fines Brumadinho stoppage expenses 168 152 0 696 0 Iron ore pellets Adjusted EBITDA for pellets was US$ 850 million in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19, mainly as a result of seasonal dividends received15 (US$ 114 million), cost reduction (US$ 73 million), which were offset by lower sales prices (US$ 211 million). Pellets sales totaled 11.0 Mt in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19. Due to the suspension of tailings disposal at the Laranjeiras dam and the consequent impact to the Brucutu mine operation, an important pellet feed source, Vale reviewed its pellet production guidance to 44 Mt from 49 Mt in 2020. CFR pellets sales of 5.0 Mt in 4Q19 represented 46% of total pellets sales. FOB pellets sales amounted to 6.0 Mt in 4Q19. 15 Dividends from leased pelletizing plants, which are usually paid every 6 months (in 2Q and 4Q). 34 Others23142954115 Extraordinary logistics expenses285502090 Other expenses4312216432 Total expenses3252741031196301 US$ millions4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Selling1113155044 R&D522838123110 Pre-operating and stoppage expenses19116629750115 Total75.575.752.378.053.0 Stoppage expenses related to Brumadinho¹10.411.2-13.4-R$/t4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_35.jpg Realized prices in 4Q19 were an average CFR/FOB of US$ 125.7/t, decreasing US$ 18.4/t vs. 3Q19, mainly due to lower premiums received. Costs totaled US$ 614 million (or US$ 733 million with depreciation charges) in 4Q19. Excluding the impact of lower sales volumes (US$ 23 million), costs decreased US$ 86 million when compared with 3Q19 (including foreign exchange variation effects). Expenses and pre-operational & stoppage expenses totaled US$ 28 million in 4Q19, decreasing US$ 12 million when compared with 3Q19, mainly due to lower expenses from the Vargem Grande and Fábrica stoppages. Pellets - EBITDA million million Dividends received (Leased pelletizing plants) 114 10.4 - - Pre-operational & stoppage expenses (22) (2.0) (27) (2.4) EBITDA 850 77.5 833 75.2 Iron ore fines and pellets cash break-even16 In 4Q19, Vale’s iron ore fines and pellets EBITDA breakeven decreased US$ 2.5/t, totaling US$ 37.6/t, mainly as a result of lower freight costs (US$ 0.9/t), lower C1 cash cost (US$ 0.8/t) and higher pellets contribution (US$ 0.7/t). Iron ore and pellets cash break-even landed in China¹ Vale's iron ore cash cost (ex-ROM, ex-royalties), FOB (US$ /t) 14.5 15.3 12.8 15.3 13.6 Iron ore fines distribution cost 0.9 1.1 1.0 1.1 0.8 Iron ore fines expenses² & royalties 4.3 4.0 3.1 3.7 3.1 Iron ore fines quality adjustment (3.8) (4.0) (8.1) (4.6) (7.3) Iron ore fines pellet adjustment (2.6) (1.9) (3.4) (3.7) (2.9) Iron ore fines sustaining investments 8.0 4.7 6.7 5.5 4.3 ¹ Measured by unit cost + expenses + sustaining investment adjusted for quality ² Net of depreciation and includes dividends received 16 Does not include the impact from the iron ore fines and pellets pricing system mechanism. 35 Iron ore fines and pellets cash break-even landed in China (US$/dmt)45.644.834.042.032.8 Iron ore fines and pellets EBITDA break-even (US$/dmt)37.640.127.336.528.5 Iron ore fines EBITDA break-even (US$/dmt)40.242.030.740.231.3 Iron ore fines moisture adjustment3.63.63.13.53.1 Iron ore fines stoppage expenses² related to Brumadinho2.52.8-3.4-Iron ore fines freight cost (ex-bunker oil hedge)18.219.118.817.818.0 US$/t4Q19 3Q19 4Q18 2019 2018 Expenses (Selling, R&D and other)(6)(0.5)(13)(1.2) Cash costs (Iron ore, leasing, freight, overhead, energy and other)(614)(56.0)(723)(65.3) 4Q193Q19 US$ US$/wmtUS$ US$/wmt Net revenues / Realized price1,378125.71,596144.1

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_36.jpg Manganese and ferroalloys Adjusted EBITDA of manganese ore and ferroalloys was US$ 5 million in 4Q19, 38% lower than in 3Q19, mainly due to lower ferroalloys sales prices. Manganese ore sales volumes reached 570,000 t in 4Q19, 280% higher than in 3Q19, mainly due to unusual weather-related conditions affecting the Ponta da Madeira port in the first half of 2019, which were normalized and ramped up in the second half of 2019. Ferroalloys sales volumes totaled 35,000 t in 4Q19, 23% higher than in 3Q19, recovering after the weak domestic client demand quarter in 3Q19. Volume sold by destination – Iron ore and pellets Americas 7,736 7,644 10,413 32,927 41,051 Others 1,299 1,639 2,866 7,505 12,136 China 58,143 56,906 53,172 190,229 203,206 Others 5,632 5,262 7,139 21,374 23,566 Germany 3,661 3,215 3,926 13,432 17,135 Others 2,922 2,602 6,383 13,085 24,202 Rest of the World 1,134 872 2,497 5,374 7,987 Selected financial indicators - Ferrous Minerals Net Revenues 8,020 8,327 7,646 30,005 27,933 Expenses¹ (92) (90) (37) (351) (94) R&D expenses (53) (35) (47) (142) (138) Adjusted EBITDA 4,538 4,634 4,115 16,997 14,711 Adjusted EBIT 3,982 4,086 3,708 14,934 13,039 ¹ Net of depreciation and amortization Selected financial indicators - Iron ore fines Adjusted EBITDA (US$ million) 3,641 3,765 3,044 13,398 11,033 Adjusted EBITDA (US$/t) 47 51 38 50 36 36 Volume Sold (Mt)77.373.680.2268.0307.4 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Adjusted EBIT margin (%)49.749.148.549.846.7 Depreciation and amortization(556)(548)(407)(2,063)(1,672) Dividends and interests on associates and JVs152-76296189 Pre-operating and stoppage expenses¹ (214)(193)(34)(823)(135) Costs¹(3,275)(3,375)(3,489)(11,988)(13,044) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Total88,87285,11696,482312,505365,573 Middle East2,0142,4354,1538,18212,313 France1,1018332,0354,4087,082 Europe7,6846,65012,34430,92548,419 Japan6,5295,3476,76423,49429,031 Asia70,30467,51567,075235,097255,803 Brazil6,4376,0057,54725,42228,915 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_37.jpg Selected financial indicators - Pellets Adjusted EBITDA (US$ million) 850 833 996 3,432 3,356 Adjusted EBITDA (US$/t) 78 75 62 79 55 Selected financial indicators - Ferrous ex Manganese and Ferroalloys Adjusted EBITDA (US$ million) 4,533 4,626 4,083 16,946 14,551 Adjusted EBITDA (US$/t) 51 54 42 54 40 ¹ Volume including iron ore fines, pellets and ROM. 37 Volume Sold (Mt)¹88.985.196.5312.5365.6 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Volume Sold (Mt)11.011.116.043.256.6 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_38.jpg Base Metals Annual performance Base Metals adjusted EBITDA totaled US$ 2.174 billion in 2019, vs. US$ 2.542 billion in 2018. The decrease was mainly due to higher costs (US$ 387 million) mostly related to VNC, Onça Puma and Sossego operations, lower cobalt realized prices (US$ 157 million), lower copper realized prices (US$ 45 million) and higher expenses (US$ 73 million) mostly for research expenses related to Hu’u project, which were partially offset by favourable exchange rate variations (US$ 132 million), higher nickel realized prices (US$ 81 million) and higher gold realized prices (US$ 76 million). Nickel operations are progressing towards higher reliability with production at the refineries going back to regular operating rates after the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities at the Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery, in Sudbury, and at the Clydach, Matsusaka and Long Harbour refineries. Likewise, production at Onça Puma mine and plant was resumed after a judicial authorization granted in September. The performance of copper operations was supported by Salobo’s solid performance during the year, reaching close to zero unit cash costs after by-products in 2H19, notwithstanding the impact of unscheduled maintenance in Sossego. Quarterly performance Base Metals adjusted EBITDA was US$ 649 million in 4Q19 vs. US$ 555 million in 3Q19, mainly due to higher nickel and copper realized prices (US$ 139 million), higher by-products volumes (US$ 100 million) and favourable exchange rate variations (US$ 8 million), partially offset by higher costs (US$ 78 million), lower nickel and copper volumes (US$ 42 million) and higher expenses (US$ 33 million), mainly as a result of stoppage expenses related to unscheduled maintenance at Sossego. Average prices Nickel - LME 15,450 15,540 11,516 13,936 13,122 Nickel - realized prices 16,251 14,859 12,133 14,064 13,667 Gold (US$/oz) 1,542 1,485 1,179 1,419 1,254 Cobalt (US$/t) 29,860 24,901 49,090 26,093 62,911 ¹Considers Salobo and Sossego operations. 38 Silver (US$/oz)17.6015.1513.4215.4414.43 Copper - realized prices¹5,7324,9185,6735,4455,638 Copper - LME5,8815,8026,1726,0006,523 US$/ metric ton4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_39.jpg Base Metals EBITDA overview – 4Q19 North Onça Others US$ million PTVI Site VNC Site Sossego Salobo Base Costs (497) (144) (142) (15) (47) (153) 89 (909) Pre-operating and stoppage expenses - - - - (20) - - (20) Nickel operations Nickel operations – EBITDA by operation North Atlantic operation¹ 361 294 223 1,210 1,022 VNC (63) (22) (50) (237) (63) Others Nickel² (14) (11) 23 29 131 ¹ Includes the operations in Canada and in the United Kingdom. ² Includes the PTVI and VNC off-takes, intercompany sales eliminations and purchase of finished nickel. Nickel operations – unit cash cost of sales, net of by-product credits PTVI 6,784 6,947 6,897 7,457 7,090 Onça Puma 14,924 10,368 7,517 9,965 7,751 ¹ North Atlantic figures include Clydach refining costs. Details of nickel operations’ adjusted EBITDA by operation are as follows: The North Atlantic operations’ EBITDA was US$ 361 million, increasing US$ 67 million vs. 3Q19 mainly due to higher by-products sales volumes (US$ 103 million) and higher copper realized prices (US$ 20 million), which were partially offset by higher costs (US$ 56 million). Unit cash costs after by-products decreased to US$ 3,672/t. The after by-products decrease reflects the positive effect of by-products revenues in the quarter. PTVI’s EBITDA was US$ 130 million, increasing by US$ 64 million compared to 3Q19, mainly due to higher nickel realized prices (US$ 48 million), lower expenses (US$ 7 million), higher sales volumes (US$ 5 million) and lower costs (US$ 3 million). Unit cash costs decreased slightly to US$ 6,784/t in 4Q19 as a result of better dilution of fixed costs. 39 VNC18,41520,33113,79321,75312,405 US$/t4Q193Q194Q1820192018 North Atlantic operations¹3,6725,6074,7034,6126,227 Total4113192791,2431,431 Onça Puma(3)(8)268105 PTVI1306657233236 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 R&D(10)(2)(2)(1)(2)-(19)(36) EBITDA361130(63)(3)(19)273(30)649 Selling and other expenses(1)--(3)3(3)(25)(29) Total AtlanticPumaNi & CuMetals Net Revenues869276811647429(75)1,643

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_40.jpg VNC's EBITDA was negative US$ 63 million, decreasing by US$ 41 million when compared to 3Q19, mainly due to lower nickel realized prices (US$ 49 million), as a result of revenue adjustments and negative PPA17 impact as a consequence of the decrease in LME prices throughout the fourth quarter. Unit cash costs decreased to US$ 18,415/t in 4Q19 mainly as a result of higher productivity due to increased volumes at the site. Onça Puma’s EBITDA was negative US$ 3 million, increasing by US$ 5 million compared to 3Q19, mainly as a result of stoppage expenses that were discontinued as production resumed after a favorable decision by the courts in September 2019. Unit cash costs increased to US$ 14,924/t, as expected during the ramp-up of mining and processing activities at the site. EBITDA breakeven – nickel operations18 SALES REVENUES AND VOLUMES In October 2019, Vale decided to extend the hedge operation until 2021. As of December 31st, 2019, the average strike price for the put positions is US$ 15,714/t and the average strike price of the call options is US$ 18,739/t with a hedged volume equivalent to approximately 40% of the forecast nickel production in the period. The effect of the derivatives settled in the quarter on Vale’s nickel realized price was positive US$ 279/t, reflecting the lower LME prices vis a vis the floor price of the collar structure. Nickel sales revenues were US$ 764 million in 4Q19, increasing US$ 7 million vs. 3Q19 as a result of higher realized prices (US$ 65 million) offset by lower sales volumes (US$ 58 million). 17 Provisional Price Adjustment 18 Considering only the cash effect of US$ 400/oz that Wheaton Precious Metals pays for 70% of Sudbury’s gold by-product, nickel operations EBITDA breakeven would increase to US$ 7,604/t. 40

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_41.jpg Sales volumes of nickel were 47.0 kt in 4Q19, 3.9 kt lower than in 3Q19, reflecting management's decision to hold inventory for better market conditions. Copper by-product from nickel operations generated sales revenues of US$ 185 million in 4Q19, increasing US$ 72 million vs. 3Q19 as a result of higher sales volumes (US$ 41 million) and higher copper realized prices (US$ 31 million). Sales volumes of copper by-product totaled 32.8 kt in 4Q19, 8.7 kt higher than in 3Q19 mainly due to maintenance activities in 3Q19 and timing of sales deliveries. Net operating revenue by product - Nickel operations Nickel 764 757 723 2,892 3,231 Gold as by-product 31 22 16 87 68 PGMs 148 105 78 469 382 Others Nickel 6 7 5 23 24 Volume sold - Nickel operations Upper Class I nickel ¹ 21 25 24 100 106 Class II nickel ¹ 12 13 19 57 68 Copper 33 24 30 122 105 Silver as by-product ('000 oz) 283 224 474 1,012 1,309 Cobalt (metric ton) 941 1,086 1,306 4,273 4,974 ¹ Previous periods reconciled as per new classification. REALIZED NICKEL PRICES In view of the potential trifurcation across the nickel markets, between stainless steel (Class II), electric vehicle battery (nickel sulphate) and the high value applications (Class I), Vale is adopting a new commercial strategy for its Base Metals business, which includes: (i) preserving and recovering participation in the high value segments, through a recovery of market share in the Upper Class I nickel market (electroplating, powder) and an increase of presence in the Lower Class I nickel market (melting, foundry); and, (ii) maintaining its product portfolio optionality for a potential surge in electric vehicle battery demand, while continuing to be present in the Class II market (mainly stainless steel) globally, with ferronickel, utility nickel and Tonimet sales. 41 PGMs ('000 oz)906172319374 Gold as by-product ('000 oz)2115126357 Intermediates ¹87102533 Lower Class I nickel ¹6672429 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Nickel475160206236 Total1,1671,0341,0524,2574,610 Cobalt282764112313 Silver as by-product5361519 Copper185113160659573 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_42.jpg The quality of the nickel products determines their market suitability. In line with the new commercial strategy, Vale’s nickel products are currently classified as Upper Class I, Lower Class I, Class II and Intermediates. In 4Q19, 56% of our sales were Upper Class I and Lower Class I nickel products. Upper Class I products, which have higher nickel content and lower levels of deleterious elements, are more suitable for high end nickel applications, such as utilization in the specialties industries (e.g.: aircraft and spacecraft) and as a result receive a higher premium. Upper Class I products were sourced from 77% of North Atlantic operations and 30% of PTVI operations in 4Q19. Lower Class I products have slightly more impurities compared to Upper Class I products, and are suitable for more general nickel applications, such as foundry alloys and generally receive a lower premium compared to Upper Class I products. Lower Class I products were sourced from 23% of North Atlantic operations in 4Q19. Part of the Upper Class I and Lower Class I nickel products is sold at higher premiums for the specialties/high-quality markets, but part of it is sold to stainless-steel markets with lower premiums. Class II nickel products, which present lower nickel content and higher levels of deleterious elements, are mostly used in the making of stainless steel. The majority of the world nickel production is composed of Class II nickel products (55% of the global market in 2019), which include nickel pig iron (NPI, with nickel content under 15%). The Class II products were sourced from 100% of Onça Puma operations, 61% of VNC operations and 50% of PTVI operations in 4Q19. Intermediate products were sourced from 39% of VNC operations and 20% of PTVI production in 4Q19. These products do not represent finished nickel production and are generally sold at a discount given that they still need to be processed before being sold to end customers. Premiums / discount by nickel product Lower Class I nickel 340 340 430 Intermediates (2,720) (3,000) (2,870) ¹ Previous periods reconciled as per new classification. 42 Class II nickel(470)60120 US$/t4Q193Q194Q18 Upper Class I nickel1,4501,5201,470

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_43.jpg The average nickel realized price was US$ 16,251/t, US$ 801/t higher than the average LME nickel price of US$ 15,450/t in 4Q19. The aggregate impact of the above-mentioned premiums and discounts (considering their respective volumes in the sales mix) was: Premium for Upper Class I nickel products for 44% of sales, with aggregate impact of US$ 633/t; Premium for Lower Class I nickel products for 12% of sales, with aggregate impact of US$ 42/t; Discount for Class II nickel products for 26% of sales, with aggregate impact of -US$ 124/t; Discount for Intermediates for 18% of sales, with aggregate impact of -US$ 479/t; and, Other timing and pricing adjustments with an aggregate positive impact of US$ 727/t. The main drivers for this positive adjustment in 4Q19 are (i) the Quotational Period carryover effects (based on sales volume distribution in the last three months, as well as the differences between the LME price at the moment of sale and the LME average price), with an impact of approximately US$ 439/t; (ii) fixed price sales, with impact of approximately US$ 10/t; and, (iii) the above-mentioned effect of the hedging on Vale’s nickel price realization, with an impact of US$ 279/t in the quarter. Nickel premium/discount by product and average aggregate premiums 43

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_44.jpg Nickel COGS - 3Q19 x 4Q19 rate Nickel operations 676 (23) (1) 57 33 709 EXPENSES Selling expenses and other expenses totaled US$ 29 million in 4Q19, including other expenses related to provisions for asset closure (US$ 20 million) and related to mines under care and maintenance in North Atlantic (US$ 7 million). No pre-operating and stoppage expenses were incurred in the quarter as Onça Puma resumed operation in 4Q19. R&D expenses were US$ 18 million in 4Q19, higher than the US$ 11 million recorded in 3Q19. These expenses encompass R&D initiatives for further operational improvements, with the main expenses associated with North Atlantic, PTVI, VNC and Onça Puma, corresponding to US$ 10 million, US$ 2 million, US$ 2 million and US$ 1 million, respectively, in the quarter. Selected financial indicators - Nickel operations Net Revenues 1,167 1,034 1,052 4,257 4,610 Expenses¹ (29) (12) (11) (75) (47) R&D expenses (18) (11) (11) (44) (39) Adjusted EBITDA 411 319 279 1,243 1,431 Adjusted EBIT 128 72 42 144 269 ¹ Net of depreciation and amortization 44 Adjusted EBIT margin (%)11.07.04.03.45.8 Depreciation and amortization(283)(247)(237)(1,099)(1,162) Dividends and interests on associates and JVs-----Pre-operating and stoppage expenses¹-(16)(10)(28)(33) Costs¹(709)(676)(741)(2,867)(3,060) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Depreciation235(6)-5448283 Total911(29)(1)11181992 Variance drivers US$ million3Q19VolumeExchangeOthersTotal variation4Q19

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_45.jpg Copper operations – Salobo and Sossego Copper – EBITDA by operation Salobo 273 227 251 877 882 Others Copper¹ (16) (10) - (32) - ¹ Includes research expenses related to the Hu’u project. Copper operations – unit cash cost of sales, net of by-product credits Salobo 53 298 624 525 747 Details of copper operations adjusted EBITDA by operation are as follows: Salobo’s EBITDA was US$ 273 million, increasing by US$ 46 million vs. 3Q19, mainly due to higher realized prices (US$ 43 million) and positive exchange rate variations (US$ 4 million). Unit cash costs decreased to US$ 53/t due to higher gold by-product credits and higher grades. Sossego’s EBITDA was negative US$ 19 million, decreasing by US$ 38 million vs. 3Q19, mainly as a result of higher costs (US$ 22 million), higher expenses (US$ 16 million) related to the stoppage in the quarter, and lower volumes (US$ 11 million), which were partially offset by higher realized prices (US$ 9 million) and positive exchange rate variations (US$ 3 million). Unit cash costs increased to US$ 6,409/t due to lower volumes as well as an unscheduled maintenance at the conveyor belt and the sag mill in the quarter. 45 Sossego6,4093,8302,9413,7653,049 US$/t4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Total2382363139311,111 Sossego(19)196286229 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_46.jpg EBITDA breakeven – copper operations19 The realized price to be used against the EBITDA break-even should be the copper realized price before discounts (US$ 6,407/t), given that TC/RCs, penalties and other discounts are already part of the EBITDA break-even build-up. SALES REVENUES AND VOLUMES Copper sales revenues were US$ 315 million in 4Q19, decreasing by US$ 19 million vs. 3Q19 as a result of lower volumes (US$ 65 million) which were offset by higher realized prices (US$ 46 million). Copper sales volumes were 55.0 kt in 4Q19, 12.9 kt lower than in 3Q19, mainly due to the unscheduled maintenance shutdown at the processing plant in Sossego carried out in the quarter. By-product revenues were US$ 161 million in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19. Sales volumes of gold by-product were 101 koz in 4Q19, 4 koz lower than in 3Q19 and sales volumes of silver by-product were 231 koz in 4Q19, 12 koz higher than in 3Q19. Net operating revenue by product - Copper operations Copper 315 334 422 1,327 1,542 Silver as by-product 4 4 3 13 13 Volume sold - Copper operations Copper 55 68 74 244 274 Silver as by-product ('000 oz) 231 219 217 818 860 19 Considering only the cash effect of US$ 400/oz that Wheaton Precious Metals pays for 75% of Salobo’s gold by-product, copper operations EBITDA breakeven would increase to US$ 2,874/t. 46 Gold as by-product ('000 oz)101105117396427 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Total4764955611,9042,093 Gold as by-product157157136564538 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_47.jpg REALIZED COPPER PRICES The realized copper price for copper operations in 4Q19 was US$ 5,732/t, US$ 149/t lower than the average LME copper price of US$ 5,881/t in the quarter. Vale’s copper products are sold on a provisional pricing basis during the quarter with final prices determined in a future period, generally one to four months forward. The realized copper price differed from the average LME price in 4Q19 due to the following factors20: Current period price adjustments: mark-to-market of invoices still open in the quarter based on the copper price forward curve at the end of the quarter (+US$ 415/t); Prior period price adjustment: variance between the price used in final invoices (and in the mark-to-market of invoices from previous quarters still open at the end of the quarter) and the provisional prices used for sales in previous quarters (+US$ 111/t); and, TC/RCs, penalties, premiums and discounts for intermediate products (-US$ 675/t). Price realization – copper operations Copper COGS - 3Q19 x 4Q19 rate Copper operations 244 (59) (7) 22 (44) 200 20 On December 31st, 2019, Vale had provisionally priced copper sales from Sossego and Salobo totaling 70,069 tons valued at an LME forward price of US$ 6,231/t, subject to final pricing over the following months. 47 Depreciation49(11)(1)9(3)46 Total293(70)(8)31(47)246 Variance drivers US$ million3Q19VolumeExchangeOthersTotal variation4Q19

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_48.jpg EXPENSES Pre-operating and stoppage expenses totaled US$ 20 million in 4Q19, as a result of the maintenance stoppage at the Sossego plant. Research and development expenses were US$ 18 million in 4Q19, with Hu’u-related expenditures amounting to US$ 16 million and Sossego corresponding to US$ 2 million in the quarter. Selected financial indicators - Copper operations Net Revenues 476 495 561 1,904 2,093 Expenses¹ - (2) (1) (5) (4) R&D expenses (18) (13) (6) (43) (18) Adjusted EBITDA 238 236 313 931 1,111 Adjusted EBIT 185 187 270 736 922 ¹ Net of depreciation and amortization 48 Adjusted EBIT margin (%)38.937.848.138.744.1 Depreciation and amortization(53)(49)(43)(195)(189) Dividends and interests on associates and JVs-----Pre-operating and stoppage expenses¹(20)--(20)-Costs¹(200)(244)(241)(905)(960) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_49.jpg Coal ADJUSTED EBITDA Coal adjusted EBITDA was negative US$ 186 million in 4Q19, US$ 14 million lower than in 3Q19, mainly as a result of lower volumes (US$ 13 million) and prices (US$ 8 million), which were partially offset by lower costs (US$ 8 million). Vale reviewed its business plan in 2019 and expects that the new mining plan and operational strategy for the processing plants will produce sustainable results starting 2H20. For further information, please see Vale’s 4Q19 production report, available on the Vale’s investors website. Volume sold Metallurgical coal 1,017 1,083 1,790 4,427 6,240 Revenues and price realization Revenues decreased by US$ 50 million to US$ 191 million in 4Q19 from US$ 241 million in 3Q19, due to lower volumes (US$ 42 million) and lower realized prices (US$ 8 million). Net operating revenue by product Metallurgical coal 134 178 351 764 1,189 49 Thermal coal5763131257454 Total1912414821,0211,643 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Thermal coal1,0251,1721,6434,3565,393 Total2,0422,2553,4338,78311,633 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_50.jpg Price realization – Metallurgical coal US$/t 4Q19 Price realization – Thermal coal US$/t, 4Q19 50

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_51.jpg Coal prices Metallurgical coal index price¹ 140.0 161.5 221.5 177.0 207.2 Thermal coal index price² 75.8 61.2 95.9 71.5 98.1 Vale’s average realized price 93.5 107.0 140.4 116.3 141.2 ¹ Reference price Premium Low Vol Hard Coking Coal FOB Australia. ² McCloskey FOB Richards Bay Costs and expenses Costs totaled US$ 392 million in 4Q19, US$ 45 million lower than in 3Q19, mainly due to lower volumes. Pro-forma C1 cash cost totaled US$ 177.8/t in 4Q19, in line with 3Q19. Pro-forma cash cost Nacala non-operational tariff ² ³ (B) 55.6 48.5 53.4 50.8 43.3 Cost at Nacala Port (D = A+B+C) 191.5 193.2 137.5 185.3 133.1 Pro-forma C1 cash cost (F = D-E) 177.8 180.3 129.4 172.5 120.8 ¹ Includes the inferred NLC tariff components related to fixed and variable costs and excludes royalties ² Includes the inferred NLC tariff components related to sustaining capex, working capital, taxes and other financial items ³ Reallocation of US$ 4.3/t in 4Q18, US$ 5.6/t in 2018 between pro-forma operational costs and Nacala non-operational tariff lines. Selected financial indicators - Coal Net Revenues 191 241 482 1,021 1,643 Expenses¹ (5) 5 (6) 1 (9) R&D expenses (8) (10) (8) (30) (21) Adjusted EBITDA (186) (172) 16 (533) 181 Adjusted EBIT (247) (239) (49) (770) (71) ¹ Net of depreciation and amortization 51 Adjusted EBIT margin (%)(129.3)(99.2)(10.2)(75.4)(4.3) Depreciation and amortization(61)(67)(65)(237)(252) Dividends and interests on associates and JVs282928113143 Pre-operating and stoppage expenses¹-----Costs¹(392)(437)(480)(1,638)(1,575) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018 NLC’s debt service to Vale (E)13.712.98.212.912.3 Other costs (C)(7.2)5.4(2.9)2.5-US$/ metric ton4Q19 3Q19 4Q18 2019 2018 Pro-forma operational costs¹ (A)143.1 139.3 87.1 132.0 89.8 Vale’s thermal coal realized price56.053.979.559.184.2 Vale’s metallurgical coal realized price131.4164.5196.4172.5190.6 US$/ metric ton4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_52.jpg ANNEXES SIMPLIFIED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Income Statement Net operating revenue 9,964 10,217 9,813 37,570 36,575 Gross margin (%) 43.5 44.4 41.4 43.6 39.6 Research and evaluation expenses (158) (124) (125) (443) (373) Brumadinho event (1,141) (225) - (7,402) - Impairment and disposal of non-current assets (4,731) (30) (714) (5,074) (899) Financial income 176 132 113 527 423 Other financial items, net 147 (187) 422 (134) (3,035) ventures Current tax (52) (858) (609) (1,522) (752) Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (434) (21) 45 (497) 36 Earnings (loss) per share (attributable to the Company's stockholders - US$) (0.30) 0.32 0.73 (0.33) 1.32 the Company's stockholders - US$) Equity income (loss) by business segment Ferrous Minerals 11 183 90 360 125 85 254 111 417 137 Base Metals - - - - (1) (1) - - 1 0 52 Others(5)(83)(65)(260)2014(24)(11)(129)(42) Total610025100147100228100305100 Coal----32(2)(1)165 US$ million4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018% Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (attributable to(0.30)0.320.73(0.33)1.32 Gain (loss) from discontinued operations----(92) Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's stockholders(1,562)1,6543,786(1,683)6,860 Deferred tax1,465(119)1,4852,117924 Net income (loss) from continuing operations(1,996)1,6333,831(2,180)6,988 Equity results and other results in associates and joint(154)132105(681)(182) Income (loss) before income taxes(3,409)2,6102,955(2,775)6,816 Financial expenses(1,163)(1,084)(550)(3,806)(2,345) Operating income(2,415)3,6172,8651,31911,955 Other operational expenses, net(264)(122)(150)(505)(445) Pre-operating and operational stoppage(314)(290)(66)(1,153)(271) Selling and administrative expenses(139)(128)(141)(487)(523) Cost of goods sold and services rendered(5,632)(5,681)(5,752)(21,187)(22,109) Gross profit4,3324,5364,06116,38314,466 US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_53.jpg Balance sheet Cash and cash equivalents 7,350 8,559 5,784 Accounts receivable 2,529 2,297 2,648 Inventories 4,274 4,629 4,443 Recoverable taxes 552 642 883 Judicial deposits 3,159 3,044 1,716 Prepaid income taxes 597 591 544 Deferred income taxes 9,217 7,786 6,908 Suppliers and contractors 4,107 4,251 3,512 Leases 225 236 - Taxes payable 512 1,066 428 Provisions 1,230 1,019 1,363 Liabilities related to Brumadinho 1,568 2,085 - Interest on capital 1,571 - - Loans and borrowing 11,842 13,454 14,463 Other financial liabilities 4,372 3,571 2,877 Deferred income taxes 1,882 1,758 1,532 Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures 1,184 1,107 832 Decharacterization of dams 2,180 1,387 - Others 402 527 1,238 53 Total liabilities52,72051,21543,358 Stockholders' equity38,99342,68144,832 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity91,71393,89688,190 Streaming transactions2,0632,0762,293 Liabilities related to Brumadinho1,415846-Provisions8,4938,0437,095 Settlement program (REFIS)3,4763,4413,917 Leases1,5661,575-Others1,0881,110480 Non-current liabilities38,87537,78534,247 Decharacterization of dams309451-Liabilities related to associates and joint ventures516450289 Settlement program (REFIS)431414432 Other financial liabilities1,0741,0161,604 Loans and borrowing1,2141,3321,003 Others496405263 Fixed assets57,87360,17559,572 Total assets91,71393,89688,190 Liabilities Current liabilities13,84513,4309,111 Recoverable taxes607514751 Other financial assets2,7222,8953,144 Others382482556 Non-current assets16,79815,23513,326 Prepaid income taxes370559543 Other financial assets759412403 Short term investments82690632 US$ million12/31/20199/30/201912/31/2018 Assets Current assets17,04218,48615,292

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_54.jpg Cash flow Cash flow from operations 3,782 5,128 3,856 15,608 15,330 Derivatives received (paid), net (115) (88) (32) (324) (67) Income taxes (including settlement program) (467) (493) (277) (1,809) (1,128) Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to investments (1) (74) - (76) (23) Proceeds from disposal of assets and investments 18 20 5 142 1,481 Restricted cash and judicial deposits (45) 1,773 - (1,638) - Other investment activities, net (157) (34) (137) (312) 2,290 Cash flows from financing activities: Loans and borrowings from third-parties (1,871) (694) (1,547) (2,275) (6,616) Payments to stockholders: Dividends and interest on capital paid to noncontrolling interest (3) (104) (3) (184) (182) Transactions with noncontrolling stockholders (812) - (812) (17) Net cash used in discontinued operations - - - - (46) Cash and cash equivalents in the beginning of the period 8,559 6,048 6,100 5,784 4,328 Effects of disposals of subsidiaries and merger, net of cash and cash equivalents - - - (117) Additions to property, plant and equipment - interest capitalization 29 34 40 140 194 (3,409) 2,610 2,956 (2,775) 6,816 Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations Provisions related to Brumadinho 898 - - 6,550 - Impairment and disposal of non-current assets 4,731 30 758 5,074 899 Financial results, net 840 1,139 15 3,413 4,957 Accounts receivable (296) 523 (225) (25) (156) Suppliers and contractors (88) 412 (335) 655 (376) Proceeds from streaming transactions - - - - 690 Other assets and liabilities, net (123) (113) 323 (718) (205) 54 Cash flow from operations3,7825,1283,85615,60815,330 Payments related to Brumadinho(381)(386)-(989)-Provision - Payroll, related charges and other remunerations13187155(94)(11) Inventories411(69)(411)110(817) Change in assets and liabilities Depreciation, depletion and amortization1,0329277683,7263,351 Equity results and other results in associates and joint ventures154(132)(148)681182 Adjusted for: Cash flows from operating activities: Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period7,3508,5595,7847,3505,784 Non-cash transactions: Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents107(200)(1)(60)(313) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(1,316)2,711(315)1,6261,886 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(2,779)(851)(2,061) (3,495) (11,128) Share buyback program--(511)-(1,000) Dividends and interest on capital paid to stockholders----(3,313) Payments of leasing(93)(53)-(224)-Loans and financing: Net cash used in investing activities(1,412)(518)(1,543) (6,989)159 Short term investments (including Brazilian treasury securities)98(895)(6)(828)(50) Dividends received from joint ventures and associates160-92353245 Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash(13)(417)-(926)-Capital expenditures(1,472)(891)(1,497) (3,704) (3,784) Net cash provided by operating activities2,8754,0803,28912,11012,901 Interest paid on shareholders debentures(89)-(41)(179)(113) Interest on loans and borrowings paid(236)(467)(217)(1,186) (1,121) US$ million4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_55.jpg REVENUES, VOLUMES SOLD, PRICES AND MARGINS Net operating revenue by destination North America 576 5.8 533 5.2 438 4.5 2,199 5.9 2,138 5.8 Canada 169 1.7 191 1.9 106 1.1 717 1.9 657 1.8 South America 870 8.7 990 9.7 1,098 11.2 3,842 10.2 3,941 10.8 Others 77 0.8 141 1.4 201 2.0 494 1.3 693 1.9 China 5,182 52.0 5,473 53.6 4,118 42.0 18,242 48.6 15,242 41.7 South Korea 325 3.3 341 3.3 331 3.4 1,278 3.4 1,299 3.6 Europe 1,272 12.8 1,244 12.2 1,663 16.9 5,194 13.8 6,107 16.7 Italy 58 0.6 80 0.8 191 1.9 356 0.9 553 1.5 Middle East 247 2.5 427 4.2 524 5.3 1,282 3.4 1,604 4.4 Volume sold - Minerals and metals Iron ore fines 77,301 73,614 80,201 267,992 307,433 Pellets 10,966 11,077 15,987 43,199 56,592 Ferroalloys 35 29 36 127 141 Metallurgical coal 1,017 1,083 1,790 4,427 6,240 Copper 88 92 104 365 379 Silver as by-product ('000 oz) 514 443 691 1,830 2,169 Cobalt (metric ton) 941 1,086 1,306 4,273 4,974 Average prices Iron ore fines CFR reference (dmt) 93.7 100.2 78.3 98.0 76.0 Pellets CFR/FOB (wmt) 125.7 144.1 120.1 137.7 117.5 Ferroalloys 969.9 1,051.3 1,141.1 1,057.2 1,179.0 Metallurgical coal 131.4 164.5 196.3 172.5 190.6 Copper¹ 5,693 4,857 5,591 5,436 5,583 Silver (US$/oz) 17.60 15.15 13.42 15.44 14.43 ¹Considers Salobo, Sossego and North Atlantic operations. 55 Cobalt (US$/t)29,86024,90149,09026,09362,911 Gold (US$/oz)1,5421,4851,1791,4191,254 Nickel16,25114,85912,13314,06413,667 Thermal coal56.053.979.559.184.2 Manganese ore80.2118.7158.9139.0162.5 Iron ore fines CFR/FOB realized price83.589.268.487.166.1 US$/ton4Q193Q194Q1820192018 PGMs ('000 oz)906172319374 Gold as by-product ('000 oz)122120129458484 Nickel475160206236 Thermal coal1,0251,1721,6434,3565,393 Manganese ore5701504421,0631,572 ROM6054252941,3141,548 ‘000 metric tons4Q193Q194Q1820192018 Rest of the World1701.71681.63523.68962.41,1343.1 Total9,964100.010,217100.09,813100.037,570100.036,575100.0 Others7437.57857.71,01010.33,1558.43,90110.7 Germany4714.73793.74624.71,6834.51,6534.5 Others5265.34554.56076.22,0345.42,3676.5 Japan7968.05865.76826.92,6036.92,7437.5 Asia6,82968.56,85567.15,73858.524,15764.321,65159.2 Brazil7938.08498.38979.13,3488.93,2488.9 Mexico580.6300.3190.21470.41280.3 USA3493.53123.13133.21,3353.61,3533.7 US$ million4Q19%3Q19%4Q18%2019%2018%

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_56.jpg Operating margin by segment (EBIT adjusted margin) Ferrous Minerals 49.7 49.1 48.5 49.8 46.7 Base Metals 19.1 17.0 19.3 14.3 17.8 ¹ Excluding non-recurring effects RECONCILIATION OF IFRS AND “NON-GAAP” INFORMATION (a) Adjusted EBIT Net operating revenues 9,964 10,217 9,813 Sales and administrative expenses (139) (128) (141) Pre-operating and stoppage expenses (314) (290) (66) Other operational expenses, net (264) (122) (150) (b) Adjusted EBITDA EBITDA defines profit or loss before interest, tax, depreciation, depletion and amortization. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA for the Company is the operating income or loss plus dividends received and interest from associates and joint ventures, and excluding the amounts charged as (i) depreciation, depletion and amortization and (ii) impairment and disposal of non-current assets. However, our adjusted EBITDA is not the measure defined as EBITDA under IFRS and may possibly not be comparable with indicators with the same name reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a substitute for operational profit or as a better measure of liquidity than operational cash flow, which are calculated in accordance with IFRS. Vale provides its adjusted EBITDA to give additional information about its capacity to pay debt, carry out investments and cover working capital needs. The following tables shows the reconciliation between adjusted EBITDA and operational cash flow and adjusted EBITDA and net income, in accordance with its statement of changes in financial position: Reconciliation between adjusted EBITDA and operational cash flow Working capital: Inventories 411 (69) (411) Provision - Payroll, related charges and other remunerations 13 187 155 Others 587 (142) 205 Income taxes paid - including settlement program (467) (493) (277) Participative stockholders' debentures paid (89) - (41) 56 Derivatives received (paid), net(115)(88)(32) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities2,8754,0803,289 Interest on loans and borrowings paid(236)(467)(217) Cash provided from operations3,7825,1283,856 Payments related to Brumadinho(381)(386)-Suppliers and contractors(88)412(335) Accounts receivable(296)523(225) US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Adjusted EBITDA3,5364,6034,467 Dividends received and interests from associates and JVs18829120 Adjusted EBIT2,5043,6763,699 Brumadinho event(1,141)(225)-Research and development expenses(158)(124)(125) COGS(5,632)(5,681)(5,752) US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Total¹25.136.038.318.336.2 Coal(129.3)(99.2)(10.2)(75.4)(4.3) %4Q193Q194Q1820192018

 

 

 

 

New Microsoft Word Document_1_page_57.jpg Reconciliation between adjusted EBITDA and net income (loss) Depreciation, depletion and amortization (1,032) (927) (768) (188) (29) (120) ventures Impairment and disposal of non-current assets (4,731) (30) (714) Financial results (840) (1,139) (15) Income taxes 1,413 (977) 876 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (434) (21) 45 (c) Net debt Total debt 13,056 14,786 15,466 Net debt 4,880 5,321 9,650 ¹ Including financial investments (d) Gross debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA Gross debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA (x) 1.2 1.3 0.9 (e) LTM Adjusted EBITDA / LTM interest payments Adjusted LTM EBITDA / LTM gross interest (x) 10.7 10.8 14.0 LTM operational profit / LTM interest payments (x) 1.5 6.0 11.2 57 LTM adjusted EBITDA / LTM interest payments (x)8.99.914.8 US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Gross debt / LTM operational cash flow (x)1.11.21.2 US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Cash and cash equivalents¹8,1769,4655,816 US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's stockholders(1,562)1,6543,786 Net income (loss) from continuing operations(1,996)1,6333,831 Equity results and other results in associates and joint ventures(154)132105 Operating income(2,415)3,6172,865 Dividends received and interest from associates and joint US$ million4Q193Q194Q18 Adjusted EBITDA3,5364,6034,467

 

 

 

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Vale S.A.
(Registrant)  
   
  By: /s/ André Figueiredo
Date: February 20, 2020   Director of Investor Relations