Vale (VALE3) reported on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, that it has commented on press reports regarding mining royalty charges, the CFEM (Financial Compensation for the Exploitation of Mineral Resources), by the National Mining Agency. The company states that it regularly pays CFEM, in accordance with the applicable rules and current constitutional limits.
According to Vale, the charges mentioned in the reports are considered by the company to be unfounded, and the miner intends to present its position in due course to the competent authorities. The company also indicates that more details on the matter can be found in item 4.7.I.iii of the 2026 Reference Form and in explanatory note 27.b of the 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements.







