• Vale kept 2026 iron ore production guidance at 335-345 million tons, following 1Q iron ore output of 69.7 million tons.
• Pellet and briquette production outlook stayed at 30-34 million tons, despite Oman pellet plant restart now expected by end-Q3 due to Middle East logistics constraints.
• Copper production guidance remained 350-380 kt, supported by 1Q copper output of 102,300 tons.
• Nickel production outlook was maintained at 175-200 kt, with 1Q nickel output of 49,300 tons.

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