Vale Inco Limited is a leading producer of nickel, copper, cobalt and precious metals, based in Toronto, Canada. Vale Inco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale) (NYSE: RIO), one of the world's largest mining companies. Vale Inco has over 12,000 employees worldwide and had net sales of over US$8 billion in 2006. Vale Inco is committed to the pursuit of sustainable growth by operating with respect for the natural environment and being an ethically and socially responsible company.
