Bradespar S.A., through its interest in VALE, operates as a mining company in the production of iron ore, iron ore pellets, and nickel. The company also produces manganese ore, ferroalloys, thermal and metallurgical coal, copper, platinum group metal by-products, gold, silver, and cobalt. In addition, it operates logistics systems, including railroads, maritime terminals, and ports. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.