VALE vs BSBR Comparison

Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in energy transition metals, its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.

Banco Santander (Brasil) SA is part of Santander Group, a Spanish bank. It operates across two segments; the Commercial Banking segment, catering to both individual and corporate client and the Global Wholesale Banking segment, which encompasses Investment Banking and Markets operations, including the Treasury and Equity Business Departments. The bank generates majority of its revenue from the Commercial Banking segment and has operations in Brazil and internationally.