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Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures - Subsidiaries (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Alianca Geracao De Energia S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 55.00%
% Voting capital | 55.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 45.00%
Alianca Norte Energia Participacoes S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 51.00%
% Voting capital | 51.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 49.00%
Companhia Coreano Brasileira De Pelotizacao [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 50.00%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 50.00%
Companhia Hispano Brasileira De Pelotizacao [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 50.90%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 49.10%
Companhia Italo Brasileira De Pelotizacao [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 50.90%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 49.10%
Companhia Nipo Brasileira De Pelotizacao [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 51.00%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 49.00%
Samarco Mineracao S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 50.00%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 5000.00%
Companhia Siderurgica Do Pecem [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 50.00%
% Voting capital | 50.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 50.00%
Mineracao Rio Do Norte S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 40.00%
% Voting capital | 40.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 60.00%
M R S Logistica S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 48.20%
% Voting capital | 47.10%
% Noncontrolling interest | 51.80%
V L I S A [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 29.60%
% Voting capital | 29.60%
% Noncontrolling interest | 70.40%
Mineracoes Brasileiras Reunidas S.A. (MBR) |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Companhia Portuaria da Baia de Sepetiba |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Salobo Metais S.A. |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
PT Vale Indonesia |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 44.30%
% Voting capital | 44.30%
% Noncontrolling interest | 55.70%
Vale Holdings B V [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Vale Canada Limited |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Vale International S. A. [Member] |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn. Bhd. |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Vale Oman Distribution Center LLC |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 100.00%
% Voting capital | 100.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 0.00%
Vale Oman Pelletizing Company LLC |
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in subsidiary (as a percent) | 70.00%
% Voting capital | 70.00%
% Noncontrolling interest | 30.00%

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