May 8th, 2026

Vale CFO on China, Iron Ore Outlook

Vale’s CFO Marcelo Bacci says strong demand from China is keeping the iron ore market resilient. The Brazilian iron ore producer reported disappointing first-quarter results. In an interview on Bloomberg's "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" on May 6, Bacci also warned that the inflationary impact of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East would end up eroding demand.