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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023
Basic And Diluted Earnings Loss Per Share |
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | 9. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share The basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are presented below:
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share |  |  |
| Year ended December 31,
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021
Net income attributable to Vale's shareholders |  |  |
Net income from continuing operations | 7,983 | 16,728 | 24,736
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations | - | 2,060 | (2,291)
Net income | 7,983 | 18,788 | 22,445
Thousands of shares |  |  |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 4,366,130 | 4,637,794 | 5,012,424
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potential ordinary shares | 4,369,961 | 4,642,432 | 5,016,848
Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations |  |  |
Common share (US$) | 1.83 | 3.61 | 4.93
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations |  |  |
Common share (US$) | - | 0.44 | (0.46)
Basic and diluted earnings per share |  |  |
Common share (US$) | 1.83 | 4.05 | 4.47

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