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Consolidated Income Statement (Parenthetical) - Ordinary shares [member] - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]      
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vale's shareholders $ 0.55 $ 1.44 $ 1.83
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vale's shareholders $ 0.55 $ 1.44 $ 1.83