Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. announced a special dividend to shareholders due to strong operational performance and high iron ore prices, with a total payout of approximately 29 billion USD [1] Group 1: Special Dividend Announcement - Vale's board approved a special dividend of 3.58 Brazilian Reais per share, to be paid in two installments in January and March [1] - The total amount of the special dividend is 153 billion Brazilian Reais, roughly equivalent to the company's net profit for the third quarter [1] Group 2: Financial Performance - The CFO Marcelo Bacci indicated that the company is experiencing strong cash flow, outperforming initial expectations for the year [1] - Iron ore prices have remained above 100 USD per ton, contributing to the decision to declare the special dividend [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The overall inventory of iron ore remains high, but due to limited availability of some resources, structural contradictions still exist, providing some support for spot prices. - In November, there were no significant macro - events. Starting from December, the macro - impact is expected to gradually increase. - Overall, iron ore prices are expected to move within an oscillatory range [11][13][14]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Week - on - Week Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Supply**: The total global iron ore shipment volume was 32.784 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2.38 million tons. The total shipment volume from Australia and Brazil was 26.374 million tons, a decrease of 2.713 million tons. Australia's shipment volume was 18.396 million tons, a decrease of 2.109 million tons, and the volume shipped from Australia to China was 15.536 million tons, a decrease of 3.194 million tons. Brazil's shipment volume was 7.978 million tons, a decrease of 0.604 million tons. The total arrival volume at 47 Chinese ports was 29.395 million tons, an increase of 5.696 million tons; the total arrival volume at 45 Chinese ports was 28.171 million tons, an increase of 5.482 million tons [11][13]. - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron output was 2.3468 million tons, a decrease of 0.016 million tons from the previous week. The blast furnace iron - making capacity utilization rate was 87.98%, a decrease of 0.60 percentage points from the previous week; the steel mill profitability rate was 35.06%, a decrease of 2.60 percentage points from the previous week [11][13]. - **Inventory**: The total inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports across the country was 159.0122 million tons, an increase of 1.6637 million tons; the daily average port clearance volume was 3.4406 million tons, an increase of 0.0067 million tons [11][13]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Price Spread**: The PB - Super Special powder price spread was 111 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of - 3.0 yuan/ton. The Carajás fines - PB powder price spread was 91 yuan/ton, a change of - 4.0 yuan/ton. The Carajás fines - Jinbuba powder price spread was 147 yuan/ton, a change of - 1.0 yuan/ton. The ((Carajás fines + Super Special powder)/2 - PB powder) price spread was - 10.0 yuan/ton, a change of - 0.5 yuan/ton [17][19][22]. - **Feed Ratio and Scrap Steel**: The pellet feed ratio was 14.52%, a change of - 0.03 percentage points from the previous period. The lump ore feed ratio was 12.22%, a change of - 0.23 percentage points. The sinter feed ratio was 73.27%, a change of + 0.27 percentage points. The price of scrap steel in Tangshan was 2145 yuan/ton, a week - on - week change of - 10 yuan/ton. The price of scrap steel in Zhangjiagang was 2080 yuan/ton, a change of - 50 yuan/ton [23][25]. - **Profit**: The steel mill profitability rate was 35.06%, a change of - 2.6 percentage points from the previous week; the import profit of PB powder according to the Steel Union's data was - 8.18 yuan/wet ton [26][28]. 3.3 Inventory - The inventory of imported iron ore at 45 ports across the country was 152.1012 million tons, a week - on - week change of + 1.5547 million tons. The pellet inventory was 302,350 tons, a change of + 91,800 tons. The iron concentrate powder inventory at ports was 1.28443 million tons, a change of + 360,000 tons. The lump ore inventory at ports was 1.97937 million tons, a change of + 163,300 tons. The Australian ore port inventory was 63.0746 million tons, a change of + 0.8122 million tons. The Brazilian ore port inventory was 59.8703 million tons, a change of - 0.1998 million tons. The inventory of imported iron ore at 247 steel mills this week was 8.94248 million tons, a change of - 0.05875 million tons from the previous week [32][35][45]. 3.4 Supply Side - **Overseas Shipments**: The latest shipment volume from Australia to China through 19 ports was 15.27 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 2.851 million tons. Brazil's shipment volume was 7.931 million tons, a change of - 0.548 million tons. Rio Tinto's shipment volume to China was 4.975 million tons, a week - on - week decrease of 0.497 million tons. BHP Billiton's shipment volume to China was 4.445 million tons, a decrease of 1.045 million tons. Vale's shipment volume was 5.462 million tons, a decrease of 1.254 million tons. FMG's shipment volume to China was 4.002 million tons, a decrease of 0.184 million tons [47][50][53]. - **Arrival and Import**: The latest arrival volume at 45 ports was 28.171 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 5.482 million tons. In October, China's non - Australian and non - Brazilian iron ore imports were 19.8492 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.2656 million tons [47][59]. - **Domestic Mines**: The latest domestic mine capacity utilization rate was 60.77%, a change of - 0.02 percentage points. The daily average output of iron concentrate powder from domestic mines was 474,800 tons, a change of - 20,000 tons [47][65]. 3.5 Demand Side - The daily average pig iron output in China was 2.3468 million tons, a decrease of 0.016 million tons from the previous week. The blast furnace capacity utilization rate was 87.98%, a decrease of 0.60 percentage points from the previous week. The daily average port clearance volume of iron ore at 45 ports was 3.3058 million tons, a week - on - week change of + 0.0066 million tons. The daily consumption of imported iron ore at 247 steel mills was 2.8943 million tons, a week - on - week change of - 0.0225 million tons [67][70][73]. 3.6 Basis - As of November 28, the calculated basis of iron ore BRBF was 44.83 yuan/ton, and the basis rate was 5.34% [75][78].

Core Insights - Rio Tinto Group and Vale S.A. are major competitors in the global metals and mining sector, both poised to benefit from increasing infrastructure investments and long-term demand for essential minerals for clean energy technologies [1] Company Overview - Rio Tinto, headquartered in London, operates in 35 countries with a market capitalization of $118 billion, focusing on iron ore, copper, aluminum, and other minerals [2] - Vale, based in Rio de Janeiro, operates in 20 countries with a market capitalization of $53.5 billion, producing iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt, and precious metals [3] Rio Tinto's Position - Rio Tinto has leading positions in iron ore, copper, and aluminum, with its Pilbara operations delivering high margins due to scale and automation [4] - The company is heavily investing in the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, expected to become the fourth-largest copper mine globally [5] - Rio Tinto is expanding its lithium portfolio to meet rising demand for batteries and electric vehicles, aiming for over 200 thousand tons per year of lithium carbonate equivalent by 2028 [6] - In Q3 2025, Rio Tinto reported iron ore shipments of 84.3 million tons, flat year-over-year but a 6% sequential rise, with stable production at 84.1 million tons [7] - The company expects Pilbara iron ore shipments for 2025 to be between 323-338 million tons, reflecting a potential year-over-year decline of 2% to growth of 3% [8] - Copper production is expected to be near the high end of 780-850 thousand tons for 2025, supported by the ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi [9] Vale's Position - Vale is the largest producer of iron ore and iron ore pellets, known for its high-grade ore, which is advantageous for the decarbonization of the steel industry [11] - In Q3, Vale produced 94.4 million tons of iron ore, a 3.8% increase year-over-year, with sales volumes up 5% [11] - Vale expects iron ore production in 2025 to range between 325-335 million tons and copper production between 340-370 thousand tons [12] - The company plans to increase production capacity to 340-360 million tons by 2026 and 360 million tons by 2030 [13] - Vale is investing in its Energy Transition Metals business, with the Voisey's Bay Mine Expansion project expected to ramp up production by the second half of 2026 [14] Earnings Estimates - For Rio Tinto, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings indicates a year-over-year drop of 5.7%, with a projected growth of 13.8% for 2026 [16] - Vale's 2025 earnings estimate indicates year-over-year growth of 8.2%, with a slight dip of 1.27% projected for 2026 [19] Price Performance and Valuation - Year-to-date, Rio Tinto's stock has appreciated by 22.8%, while Vale has gained 41% [20] - Rio Tinto trades at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 1.59X, while Vale's multiple is at 1.41X [21] Conclusion - Both companies are positioned to benefit from rising demand for steelmaking materials and energy transition metals, with Rio Tinto offering greater diversification and growth in copper and lithium, while Vale has an edge with its high-grade iron ore [22]

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Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. announced a special dividend to shareholders due to strong operational performance and high iron ore prices, with a total payout of 15.3 billion Brazilian Reais (approximately 2.9 billion USD) [1] Financial Performance - Vale's Q3 revenue increased by 9% year-on-year to 10.42 billion USD, surpassing analyst expectations of 10.33 billion USD [1] - Net profit attributable to shareholders reached 2.744 billion USD, a 78% year-on-year increase, exceeding the expected 2.1 billion USD [1] - Pro Forma EBITDA was 4.399 billion USD, up 17% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA was 4.369 billion USD, reflecting a 21% increase, driven by higher sales and improved cost efficiency [1] Segment Performance - Iron ore segment revenue was 8.423 billion USD, with adjusted EBITDA of 3.972 billion USD [2] - Energy transition metals segment revenue was 1.997 billion USD, with adjusted EBITDA of 0.687 billion USD [2] Production and Cost Outlook - Iron ore production reached its highest quarterly level since 2018, while copper achieved its best third-quarter performance since 2019 [2] - The company expects comprehensive copper costs to be between 1,000 and 1,500 USD per ton by 2025, down from previous estimates of 1,500 to 2,000 USD [2] - Comprehensive nickel costs are projected to be between 13,000 and 14,000 USD per ton by 2025, lower than earlier forecasts of 14,000 to 15,500 USD [2]

Core Viewpoint - The recent inclusion of lipid management in Shanghai's public health services reflects the efforts of international companies like Novartis to address chronic disease prevention and cardiovascular health in the city [1] Group 1: New Member Companies and Their Contributions - Six new member companies of the Shanghai Mayor's International Business Advisory Council include global giants such as Nike, Veolia, Vale, SK, Mizuho Financial Group, and Adidas, representing various sectors like semiconductors, finance, consumer goods, and mining [2] - Adidas has become the largest single-country market for the company in China, with a revenue of €3.459 billion in the previous year, marking a 10.3% year-on-year growth [2] - Veolia's project in Pudong supplies nearly 2 million cubic meters of drinking water daily to 4.3 million residents [2] - Vale's iron ore shipments to China reached approximately 140 million tons in the first three quarters of this year, accounting for 62% of the company's global iron ore sales during the same period [2] Group 2: Alignment of Corporate Goals with Shanghai's Development - Companies believe there is significant potential in the Chinese market, leading to the establishment of a dedicated area for energy transition metals at this year's China International Import Expo [3] - The alignment between Shanghai's development direction and corporate goals is emphasized, with companies like Veolia developing smart water management platforms tailored to local needs [3] Group 3: Engagement and Contributions of New Members - New members are expected to submit consulting reports starting from their second year, but Adidas has already begun contributing by suggesting standardized guidelines for sports event management in Shanghai [4] - Companies are leveraging their global presence to gather insights and propose actionable recommendations for Shanghai's development, with Mizuho Bank focusing on sustainable development and demographic challenges [4] Group 4: Corporate Growth and Interaction with Shanghai - Companies are looking to achieve "second growth" in Shanghai, with Adidas planning to relocate its Greater China headquarters and actively participate in local events [5] - Veolia aims to integrate advanced technologies in water, waste, and energy management to help Chinese industrial parks reduce carbon emissions by 15% to 30% [5] - Mizuho Bank is expanding its operations in China, having received approval to establish the first wholly-owned Japanese securities company in the country, aiming to create a foundation for future growth [5] - The interaction between Shanghai and member companies is increasing, with regular events organized to facilitate communication and collaboration [5]

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Core Viewpoint - Vale S.A. demonstrates a strong correlation between iron ore price dynamics and its ability to manage return on cost predictability, particularly highlighted by its direct operating cost to produce a ton of iron ore [1] Group 1: Investment Case - The investment case for Vale S.A. is centered on its effective management of production costs in relation to fluctuating iron ore prices [1] - The company’s operational efficiency is a key factor in its investment attractiveness, as it allows for better predictability of returns [1] Group 2: Analyst Background - The analysis is conducted by an equity research analyst with a focus on undercovered stocks primarily in Brazil and Latin America, with occasional insights on global large caps [1] - The analyst contributes regularly to platforms like TipRanks and has a history of contributions to TheStreet [1]