Vale informs that it received a notice from the Mangaratiba City Government, in Rio de Janeiro, earlier today, April 22nd, 2021, ordering the temporary suspension of shipping activities at the Guaíba Island Terminal (TIG).

In the first quarter of 2021, TIG, which continues to operate with its unloading and handling activities, had an average daily shipment of around 60 thousand tons.

Vale reinforces that it has the required licenses for the regular operation of the terminal, issued by the competent authorities and, accordingly, it will take all appropriate measures to ensure the maintenance of its activities at TIG.