Vale S.A., a Brazilian mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, reclaimed its position as the world's largest iron ore producer in late 2025 after several years trailing rival Rio Tinto. Vale operates one of the largest mining and logistics networks in the world and is a major supplier to the global steel industry.
Record no. MRB-2026-005633
World's Largest Iron Ore Producer
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