Vale's CEO, Gustavo Pimenta, expects India to double its crude steel production over the next 10 years.

Vale is experiencing demand growth for its minerals from Southeast Asia, the US, and Europe, diversifying from its traditional reliance on China.

Vale's strategy for increasing copper production is focused on brownfield development around existing operations rather than M&A, leveraging its existing rail, port, and infrastructure assets.

Vale aims to double its copper production from approximately 380 kilotons to 700 kilotons.