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Acquisitions and divestitures - (Details 3) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Net income from discontinued operations      
Net operating revenue $ 41,784 $ 43,839 $ 54,502
Operating loss 14,205 17,208 27,693
income (loss) before income taxes 2,062 (3,197)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 2,060 (2,376)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 85
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders 2,060 (2,291)
Operating activities      
Income (loss) before income taxes 11,151 19,781 29,541
Investing activities      
Net cash used in investing activities (103) (2,469)
Financing activities      
Net cash used by financing activities (11) (13)
Discontinued operations [member]      
Net income from discontinued operations      
Net operating revenue 448 1,083
Cost of goods sold and services rendered (264) (1,386)
Operating expenses (13) (33)
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net (589) (3,282)
Operating loss (418) (3,618)
Cumulative translation adjustments (i) 3,072
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest (585)
Financial results, net (7) 447
Equity results in associates and joint ventures (26)
income (loss) before income taxes 2,062 (3,197)
Income taxes 2 (821)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 2,060 (2,376)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (85)
Net income (loss) attributable to Vale's shareholders 2,060 (2,291)
Operating activities      
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,062 (3,197)
Adjustments:      
Equity results in associates and joint ventures 26
Depreciation, amortization and depletion 69
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net 589 3,282
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest 585
Financial results, net (3,065) (447)
Decrease in assets and liabilities (130) (49)
Net cash generated (used) by operating activities 41 (316)
Investing activities      
Additions to property, plant and equipment (38) (194)
 Acquisition of NLC, net of cash (2,345)
Disposal of coal, net of cash (65)
 Other 70
Net cash used in investing activities (103) (2,469)
Financing activities      
Payments (11) (13)
Net cash used by financing activities (11) (13)
Net cash used by discontinued operations $ (73) $ (2,798)