Vale achieved formal EBITDA of US$4.1 billion in the second quarter of this year, up 19% year over year, thanks to rising product prices and increased sales volume. During the quarter, the company's iron ore, copper and nickel sales increased by 3%, 10%, and 7%, respectively.

Vale achieved formal EBITDA of US$4.1 billion in the second quarter of this year, up 19% year over year, thanks to rising product prices and increased sales volume. During the quarter, the company's iron ore, copper and nickel sales increased by 3%, 10%, and 7%, respectively.