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Cutifani reveals $3.3B plans to increase Vale's copper, nickel output

Copper and nickel output estimates for 2026 are up by 5% and 10%, respectively

 Vale's Sudbury operations in Canada. Credit: Vale

Vale's Sudbury operations in Canada. Credit: Vale

Mark Cutifani made his first big move since stepping up as Vale Base Metals boss after its spin-off last year, as he unveiled plans to spend billions to increase Vale's copper and nickel output.  Following...

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