Bradespar. 

Bradespar S.A., leveraging its strategic interest in VALE, functions as a mining enterprise primarily involved in the extraction and processing of iron ore, its pelletized form, and nickel. The company's diverse output further encompasses manganese ore, ferroalloys, thermal and metallurgical coal, copper, various platinum group metal by-products, gold, silver, and cobalt. Complementing its mining activities, it also oversees and runs vital logistics systems, including extensive railway networks, maritime terminals, and port facilities. Established in 2000, Bradespar S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil.