Vale Shareholder Previ Requests Board Member Removal, New Chairman Election

Vale S.A. announced that its shareholder, Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil (Previ), has requested an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The EGM's agenda includes the removal of Mr. Daniel André Stieler from the Board of Directors, the nomination of Mr. José Mauricio Pereira Coelho as a new Board member, and the election of a new Chairman for the Board. Previ has expressed support for Mr. Manuel Lino Silva de Sousa Oliveira (Ollie) as Chairman, believing his leadership would enhance governance and strategic management. Vale's Board is currently evaluating the necessary steps to convene the EGM.