Vale Approves Buyback and US$1.7bn Shareholder Payout

MARKETS · VALE3, 2 AUGUST 2026 Key Facts —Buyback — Vale’s board approved a repurchase of up to 100 million common shares over 18 months, starting 19 August 2026, according to the company’s release. —Scale — The programme covers roughly 2.3% of Vale’s equity. —Remuneration — Total shareholder remuneration of R$8.64bn (about US$1.7bn), or R$2.03…