Vale is one of the biggest global producers of ferro-alloys and manganese. Our operations are located in Brazil, France and Norway.
Manganese
The fourth most used metal in the world, manganese is present in many areas of our everyday lives. It is used to make cars, batteries, paints, construction rods and fertilizers.
Manganese is also used in the manufacture of steel, in the form of ferro-alloys, to eliminate impurities and alter its mechanical properties, increasing the final product’s malleability or toughness.