• Vale’s board met July 14, 2026 by videoconference to address leadership succession following Daniel Stieler’s resignation.
• Directors elected Wilfred Theodoor Bruijn as chair of the board on an interim basis until the July 22, 2026 extraordinary general meeting.
• Wilfred Theodoor Bruijn abstained from the vote; Manuel Lino Silva de Sousa Oliveira abstained, disconnecting due to conflict-of-interest procedures.
• Vice-chair Marcelo Gasparino da Silva submitted a written vote opposing an interim decision, urging the board to wait for the shareholder meeting.

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