Vale Base Metals to triple earnings to $5B for 2026, CEO says
Vale's Base Metals (VBM) aims to triple pre-tax profit to $5 billion in 2026, driven by cost reductions, operating accountability, and stronger copper prices.
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Vale's Base Metals (VBM) aims to triple pre-tax profit to $5 billion in 2026, driven by cost reductions, operating accountability, and stronger copper prices.
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