Services for the Community
Our community relations in the areas where we operate are fundamental to the sustainability of our operations. Consequently, we are investing in various initiatives to contribute to social and environmental development in the locations where we are present, and we offer services to meet communities’ demands and needs.
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As well as transporting our minerals, two of our railways offer the most extensive passenger train services in the country: the Vitória-Minas Railway (EFVM) and Carajás Railway (EFC). EFVM operates Brazil’s only daily passenger train service to link two metropolitan regions: Cariacica (Espírito Santo) and Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais). EFC connects the states of Maranhão and Pará, crossing 25 municipalities.
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How about taking a trip in time aboard a train between the cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana? As a result of the revitalization of an old railroad built in 1883, Vale’s Tourism Train will take you on an incredible ride through mountains and mining areas, with a lot of fun and culture!
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Vale Natural Reserve is one of the largest protected areas of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Located in Linhares, Espírito Santo, researchers there have catalogued more than 2,800 plant species, around insect 1,500 species, more than 110 mammal species and 380 bird species – corresponding to around 20% of all bird species recorded in Brazil.
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Community news
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Minas Gerais
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Maranhão
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Espírito Santo
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Rio de Janeiro
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Pará
Community development is an essential part of Vale’s strategic plan.
Learn about our main initiatives to serve communities.
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