Vale to eliminate water use in Carajas iron ore processing by 2027
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
Vale's Water Usage Reduction: Mining company Vale plans to eliminate water use in iron ore processing at its Carajas mines by 2027, transitioning to dry processing methods which will reduce waste and the need for new tailings dams.
Increased Pellet Feed Production: The Gelado Project aims to double production of high-quality pellet feed from reused tailings by 2026, contributing to Vale's goal of achieving 10% of total annual production from "circular mining" by 2030.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
