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Consolidated Income Statement (Parenthetical) - Ordinary shares [member] - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items] |  |  |
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations | $ 1.83 | $ 3.61 | $ 4.93
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | 1.83 | 3.61 | 4.93
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vale's shareholders | 1.83 | 4.05 | 4.47
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vale's shareholders | $ 1.83 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.47

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