Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Dec. 31, 2025 |
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| Total finished products | $ 4,011 | $ 3,870 |
| Work in progress | 1,057 | 901 |
| Consumable inventory | 1,197 | 1,168 |
| Write-down to net realizable value | (1) | (2) |
| Total of inventories | 6,264 | 5,937 |
| Iron Ore Solutions [Member] | ||
| Finished products | ||
| Total finished products | 3,296 | 3,184 |
| Vale Base Metals [Member] | ||
| Finished products | ||
| Total finished products | $ 715 | $ 686 |
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- Definition A classification of current inventory representing the amount of goods that have completed the production process and are held for sale in the ordinary course of business. [Refer: Inventories] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of current inventories. [Refer: Inventories] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition A classification of current inventory representing the amount of interchangeable parts that are kept in an inventory and are used for the repair or replacement of failed parts. [Refer: Inventories] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition A classification of current inventory representing the amount of assets currently in production, which require further processes to be converted into finished goods or services. [Refer: Current finished goods; Inventories] Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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