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Acquisitions and divestitures - (Details 5) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net income from discontinued operations      
Net operating revenue $ 38,056 $ 41,784 $ 43,839
Operating loss 10,788 14,205 17,208
Net income before income taxes 2,062
Net income attributable to Vale's shareholders 2,060
Operating activities      
Net income before income taxes 6,696 11,151 19,781
Investing activities      
Net cash used in investing activities (103)
Financing activities      
Net cash used in financing activities (11)
Discontinued operations [member]      
Net income from discontinued operations      
Net operating revenue     448
Cost of goods sold and services rendered     (264)
Operating expenses     (13)
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net     (589)
Operating loss     (418)
Cumulative translation adjustments     3,072
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest     (585)
Financial results, net     (7)
Net income before income taxes     2,062
Income taxes     (2)
Net income from discontinued operations     2,060
Net income attributable to Vale's shareholders     2,060
Operating activities      
Net income before income taxes     2,062
Adjustments:      
Impairment and results on disposals of non-current assets, net     589
Derecognition of noncontrolling interest     585
Financial results, net     (3,065)
Decrease in assets and liabilities     (130)
Net cash generated by operating activities     41
Investing activities      
Additions to property, plant and equipment     (38)
Disposal of coal, net of cash     (65)
Net cash used in investing activities     (103)
Financing activities      
Payments     (11)
Net cash used in financing activities     (11)
Net cash used in discontinued operations     $ (73)