Carajas Iron Ore Mine, Brazil
Vale's iron ore production for 2013 at Carajas was 104.88 million metric tons, a decline of 1.8% from 2012. In January 2012, Vale also obtained the operation license for the N5 Sul pit, which allows accessing the new ore body in the N5 mine of Carajas. The new ore body is believed to have the highest ferrous content within Vale's portfolio.