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Sept_2008
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Vale
Vale is a pioneering mining company that works
with passion, transforming mineral resources into
essential components of peoples day to day
lives. Vale prides itself in being part of the
lives of millions of people all over the
world. The results of our work can be seen all
around us in automobiles, mobile telephones,
domestic appliances, civil construction and even
as part of the components in television sets and
computers.
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Recent acquisitions accelerated Vales
internationalization process a transition from
an Iron Ore exporter
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to a truly global diversified mining company
Vale Inco
Coal
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Over the last years, Vale became one of the
biggest companies in the world
Ranking
500
400
300
200
100
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February 29, 2008
Position among the 500 largest companies in the
world (by market cap)
74
March, 2007
117
2006
153
2005
275
2004
334
2003
446
Source Financial Times FT 500 Bloomberg
2002
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Vale is the uncontested leader of the global
iron ore market
Iron ore production 2007 million metric tons
Iron ore reserves¹ million metric tons
1 PP reserves, 2006 Source Vale and AME Mineral
Economics
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and the second largest nickel producer
Nickel production 2007 000 metric tons
Nickel reserves¹ million metric tons of contained
nickel
¹ PP reserves, 2006 Source Vale and AME Mineral
Economics
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Our identity
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Our vision is to be the largest mining company in
the world, and to surpass the established
standards of excellence in research, development,
project implementation and business operations
Our mission is to transform mineral resources
into prosperity and sustainable development
To the companys shareholders... To the
companys customers... To the companys
employees To the companys suppliers To the
communities and countries To all countries
where the company operates, Vales aims to
improve the populations standard of living and
boost development through the generation of
employment opportunities.
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People the biggest challenge
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People the biggest challenge

• Global mining companies are facing important
  issues regarding people attraction
• Increased people demand over the last years
• Large amount of projects for the upcoming years
• Lack of skilled people
• Vale has presence over more than 30 countries,
  with a huge volume of projects at the pipeline
  and more than 115K employments on worldwide basis
  (Dec-07)
• According to our HR workforce planning, Vale will
  generate 7,000 new job positions in 2008 and the
  estimated worldwide demand for next five years is
  about 30K employees

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People the biggest challenge
In this context, there are some key challenges
regarding people

• Attract and retain talented people in this very
  demanding and competitive market
• Develop people, through transformational
  leadership and technical qualification, in order
  to address future business needs
• Create global career opportunities for talented
  people
• Guarantee competitiveness in terms of total
  compensation package
• Motivate and engage employees to accomplish
  strategic objectives

Attract, develop and retain the best talented
and competent professionals to construct Vale of
the future
A company that develops great people
People that build a great company
Mission
Vision
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People the biggest challenge

• SKILLED PEOPLE
• On time
• In different and remote areas
• Engaged and productive

Attract, develop and retain the best talented
and competent professionals to construct Vale of
the future
A company that develops great people
People that build a great company
Mission
Vision
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OBRIGADO!