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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-21-104311
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210831
FILED AS OF DATE:		20210813
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20210812

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Vale S.A.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000917851
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	METAL MINING [1000]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15030
		FILM NUMBER:		211169060

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO, 186
		CITY:			RIO DE JANEIRO
		STATE:			D5
		ZIP:			22250-145
		BUSINESS PHONE:		55 21 3485-3900

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO, 186
		CITY:			RIO DE JANEIRO
		STATE:			D5
		ZIP:			22250-145

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Companhia Vale do Rio Doce
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20051108

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VALLEY OF THE RIO DOCE CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020129

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VALLEY OF THE DOCE RIVER CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19950602
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D.C. 20549</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM&nbsp;6-K</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 14pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Vale S.A.</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Praia de Botafogo n&ordm; 186, 18&ordm; andar,
Botafogo<BR>
22250-145 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil</P>

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reports under cover of Form&nbsp;20-F or Form&nbsp;40-F.)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form&nbsp;is also thereby furnishing information to the Commission pursuant to Rule&nbsp;12g3-2(b)&nbsp;under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B><U>BYLAWS OF THE INNOVATION COMMITTEE</U></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The Board of Directors of Vale S.A. (&ldquo;Vale&rdquo;
or &quot;Company&quot;), in the exercise of its duties, approved the Bylaws of the Innovation Committee (&quot;Committee&quot;), in order
to regulate its composition and functioning, as well as the relationship between the Committee and the other bodies of the Company, pursuant
to Section&nbsp;II, of Chapter IV, of Vale's Bylaws, as follows:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CHAPTER I - MISSION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">1.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee's mission is to advise Vale's Board of Directors, including proposing improvements related
to its area of operation, in order to provide greater efficiency and quality
to the decisions of this board and ensure that Vale's activities are conducted in accordance with the law , ethics and internal controls.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CHAPTER II - COMPOSITION AND REMUNERATION</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee will be constituted by the Board of Directors and composed of 03 (three) to 05 (five) members
of the Board of Directors, with the appointment of external specialist professionals being also allowed, in the event described in item
2.3. The exact number of members will be defined by the Board of Directors at the meeting that appoints them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.1.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board of Directors may, in exceptional cases, authorize the appointment of members that exceed the
limit of the full composition of the collegiate body.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.1.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">For the purposes of these Internal Regulations, the expression &ldquo;independent&rdquo; has the meaning
ascribed to it in the New Market Listing Segment of B3 S.A. &ndash; Brasil Bolsa Balc&atilde;o.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The members of the Committee must have proven experience and technical capacity in relation to matters
under the responsibility of the Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.3</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Board of Directors may appoint one or more external specialist professionals, provided they have proven
experience in the area of Innovation and, and the provisions of item 2.1
above are respected.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><FONT>*In the case of the member
representing the employees, the sitting or alternate member will be considered.</FONT></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.4</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The criteria and values of the global and
individual remuneration of the Committee members will be established annually by the Board of Directors of Vale, when the global amount
fixed at the annual general meeting of the Company, is distributed, and reimbursable expenses will not be inserted in the global amount
of expenses reimbursable required for the performance of the duty.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">2.5</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Committee members will be reimbursed for travel, food and lodging expenses necessary for the performance
of their duties, in compliance with the internal rules&nbsp;and policies adopted by Vale.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: center"><B>CHAPTER III - MANAGEMENT</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The beginning of the term of office of the members of the Committee will be from the signing of the respective
term of office, and will remain in force until (i)&nbsp; the end of the term of office of the members of the Board of Directors of Vale,
or (ii)&nbsp;their dismissal by the Board of Directors, or resignation, which may occur at any time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Once the term of office of the Committee members has expired, they may be reappointed through a new appointment
by the Board of Directors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.3</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee Coordinator must be a regular member of the Board of Directors, chosen by the Board of Directors,
and in his/her eventual absence, it will be up to the Coordinator him/herself to appoint his/her substitute from among the other members
and the respective replacement period.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.3.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If the Coordinator does not exercise the aforementioned prerogative, the other members will be responsible
for appointing from among those present at the meeting the one who will occupy the position of Coordinator of the Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.4</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Committee members will not have substitutes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">3.5</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">In the event of a vacancy or dismissal of any member of the Committee by the Board of Directors, the Board
of Directors may or may not appoint the substitute member to complete the remaining term of office of the member replaced, subject to
the minimum composition set forth in item 2.1 above.</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">It is incumbent upon the Innovation Committee:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">review and recommend issues related to <B>Digital Transformation, Research, Development and Innovation</B>
and its approach in the Company's strategic planning, evaluating, complementing and suggesting changes in the Company's strategies, monitoring
their respective implementation;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">evaluate Vale's Policies and practices relating to the creation of an environment that encourages and
facilitates Innovation and make recommendations to the Board of Directors;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">advise the Board of Directors on the analysis of initiatives related to mineral research, new technologies
and new products, aiming at the competitiveness and sustainability of the Company;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iv)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">evaluate and propose actions aimed at the formation of agile multidisciplinary teams to search for innovative
solutions;</TD></TR></TABLE>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

<TABLE CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%" STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt"><TR STYLE="vertical-align: top">
<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(v)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">evaluate Vale's performance in relation to Digital Transformation and Innovation, proposing, based on
lessons learned, challenges and improvements in a long-term perspective;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(vi)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">assist in the definition, evaluation and monitoring of return indicators in the Company's R&amp;D&amp;I
projects and propose improvements through the review of indicators;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(vii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">evaluate Vale's projects, initiatives and investment proposals from the perspective of innovation, in
addition to making possible recommendations to the Board of Directors;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(viii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">evaluate and monitor the global budget dedicated to Digital Transformation, R&amp;D,&nbsp;Innovation;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(ix)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">prepare and approve the Committee's annual work plan.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.2</TD><TD>In the exercise of its duties, the Committee may:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">have access to all information and documents necessary for the exercise of its duties;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">submit matters that it deems relevant to the topic dealt with in the CSI;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">request meetings with the Company's Departments and Executives and the organization of visits to operational,
logistical areas or areas affected by the Company's activities.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">4.3</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">It is incumbent upon the Committee Coordinator:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">direct and coordinate the work of the Committee;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">prepare the annual calendar of the Committee's ordinary meetings and inform the Board of Directors and
the Executive Board of Vale, in advance, as well as annually submit the Committee's work plan for the current year for the Board of Directors
approval when applicable;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">define the agendas and convene the members of the Committee, subject to the provisions of Chapter V below;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iv)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">coordinate the relationship and interaction with the Board of Directors and, when necessary, with the
Executive Board of Vale, in relation to matters within the competence of the Committee, reporting on its progress during the meetings,
upon request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(v)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">invite external participants to the Committee, albeit without voting rights, who are external and/or Vale
experts, in order to provide clarifications and contribute to the technical analysis of the matters to be addressed, observing any conflict
of interest issues; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(vi)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">ensure the faithful compliance with these Bylaws.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CHAPTER V - MEETINGS</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee will meet, ordinarily, according to the approved annual calendar, and extraordinarily, when
necessary, upon notice 5 (five) business days in advance.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.1.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">If all members of the Committee attend a meeting, it will be considered valid, even if the convening rules&nbsp;provided
for in this Chapter have not been followed.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The convening of the Committee will always be up to the Coordinator, who will define the agendas for the
meetings, in response to the request of the Board of Directors or any member of the Committee, or even considering the analysis of the
proposal presented by the Executive Board.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.2.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The call notice must be made through the governance portal or by email, containing the meeting agenda
and supporting material, if applicable.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.2.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">After convening the Committee meeting, the inclusion of a subject on the meeting's agenda is prohibited,
as well as the inclusion or any change in the respective support materials without the prior and express authorization of the Coordinator.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.3</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Committee meetings will be held at Vale&rsquo;s headquarters or at a location previously defined by its
members, and may also take place by teleconference, videoconference or any other means of simultaneous communication that ensures effective
participation of its members in the meeting. In addition, the Committee will be able to meet virtually through the Governance Portal to
resolve on routine matters within its competence.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in; text-align: left">5.4</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The other members of the Board of Directors who are not members
of the Committee may participate in the Committee's meetings, on an exceptional and non-routine basis and without the right to vote,
upon prior alignment with the Committee Coordinator, except for matters of conflicts of interest .</TD>
</TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.5</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee's meetings will be set up with the presence of the majority of its members and decisions
will be taken by the majority of those present.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.6</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Each Committee meeting must be recorded in minutes that will be (i)&nbsp;prepared as soon as possible,
(ii)&nbsp;read,, approved and signed by the Committee members present at the meeting; (iii)&nbsp;forwarded to the Board of Directors;
and (iv)) filed at the Company's headquarters.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.6.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The members of the Committee may record in the minutes of the meeting and/or in the opinion their observations
and recommendations regarding the matters dealt with by the Committee..</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.7</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Committee members may be required to attend meetings of the Board of Directors to provide clarifications
on the opinions they have issued.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">5.8</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee will have the administrative support of Vale's Corporate Governance Department, which will
be responsible for:</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(i)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">organize the infrastructure of Committee meetings;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(ii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">support the convening and dissemination of the agenda and support material for the meetings;</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iii)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">chair the meetings, prepare the attendance list, assist in the preparation of opinions and draw up the
respective minutes, collect the signatures of all participants in such documents, disclose them to the Board of Directors and file them
at the Company's headquarters; and</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">(iv)</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">support the Committee Coordinator in the relationship and interaction with the Board of Directors and,
when necessary, with the Executive Board and other Vale employees, being the main point of contact in relation to matters within the competence
of the Committee.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CHAPTER VI - RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES</B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">6.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The members of the Committee undertake to comply with the Bylaws, the Code of Conduct, the Policies on
Transactions with Related Parties and Conflict of Interest, Disclosure of Material Fact and Securities Trading, Anti-Corruption and other
applicable internal rules.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">6.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The members of the Committee shall be subject to the same legal duties and responsibilities as the administrators,
pursuant to article 160 of Law 6.404/1976, including the duty to inform the Board of Directors of the existence of any conflict of interest,
pursuant to the Code of Vale's Conduct and Policy on Transactions with Related Parties and Conflict of Interest.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">6.3</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">With regard to conflict of interest, Committee members shall, without any additional remuneration, for
a period of 6 (six) months from the end of their respectiveterms of office,, for any reason, to abstain from acting as service providers,
consultants, employees or any other form of connection, with people, companies and/or entities where a conflict of interest situation
may be found, except with regard to activities developed before and/or during the exercise of their duties as a member of the Committee,
declared and considered non-conflicting by Vale.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">7.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee shall annually carry out a performance self-assessment, the result of which will be sent
to the attention of the Board of Directors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.5in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">7.1.1</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The Committee Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the annual self-assessment process and
for sending the respective result to the attention of the Board of Directors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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defined by the Board of Directors, and any proposed amendment to this Charter must be forwarded for consideration by the Board of Directors,
with a view to its approval.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.5in">8.2</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">Any member of the Committee may suggest the discussion and amendment of these Bylaws, at any time, after
verifying the need for its adequacy and the procedure mentioned in item 8.1 must be observed.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><I>[These Bylaws were considered by the Committee
at the meeting held on Tuesday, July&nbsp;13, 2021.]</I></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
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