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Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
 12 Months Ended
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:

 

 

     
  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