Salobo

Overview

Large-tonnage magnetite-rich IOCG deposit in Carajas. Vale's largest copper operation.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Magnetite schist (Archean)

Tectonic Setting: Craton margin

Geological Province: Carajas Mineral Province

Metallogenic Belt: Carajas IOCG Province

Resources & Operations

Operator: Vale

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2012

Data Provenance

Source: Vale reports

Last Verified: 2026-01-15