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Acquisitions and divestitures - Discontinued operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Net income from discontinued operations        
Net operating revenue   $ 43,839 $ 54,502 $ 39,545
Cost of goods sold and services rendered   (24,028) (21,729) (17,564)
Operating expenses   (3,376) (4,654) (7,850)
Operating loss   17,208 27,693 12,823
Other financial results, net   2,268 3,119 (4,813)
Equity results in associates and joint ventures   246 494  
Net income (loss) before income taxes   19,781 29,541 6,990
 Adjustments:        
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   2,060 (2,376) (1,724)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   85 347
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders $ 2,060 2,060 (2,291) (1,377)
 Operating activities        
Net income (loss) before income taxes   19,781 29,541 6,990
Investing activities        
Net cash used in investing activities   (103) (2,469) (129)
Financing activities        
Net cash used in financing activities   (11) (13) (15)
Discontinued operations [member]        
Net income from discontinued operations        
Net operating revenue   448 1,083 473
Cost of goods sold and services rendered   264 1,386 1,475
Operating expenses   (13) (33) (43)
Impairment and disposals of non-current assets, net   (589) (3,282) (935)
Operating loss   (418) (3,618) (1,980)
[custom:CumulativeTranslationAdjustmentsI]   3,072    
Other financial results, net   (7) 447 2
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest   (585)    
Equity results in associates and joint ventures     (26) (43)
Net income (loss) before income taxes   2,062 (3,197) (2,021)
 Adjustments:        
  Equity results in associates and joint ventures   26 43
  Depreciation, amortization and depletion   69 19
  Impairment and disposals of non-current assets, net   589 3,282 935
  Derecognition of noncontrolling interest   585
  Financial results, net   (3,065) (447) (2)
 Decrease in assets and liabilities   (130) (49) (29)
Net cash generated (used) by operating activities   41 (316) (1,055)
Income taxes   2 (821) (297)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations   2,060 (2,376) (1,724)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (85) (347)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders   2,060 (2,291) (1,377)
 Operating activities        
Net income (loss) before income taxes   2,062 (3,197) (2,021)
Investing activities        
 Additions to property, plant and equipment   38 194 203
 Acquisition of NLC, net of cash   2,345
 Disposal of coal, net of cash   (65)
 Other   70 74
Net cash used in investing activities   (103) (2,469) (129)
Financing activities        
Payments   11 13 15
Net cash used in financing activities   (11) (13) (15)
Net cash used by discontinued operations   $ (73) $ (2,798) $ (1,199)