Gustavo Pimenta, the new CEO of Brazilian mining giant Vale, announced plans to boost iron ore production during a recent analyst conference. Currently targeting an output of 323 to 330 million metric tons per year, Pimenta aims to increase this to between 340 and 360 million metric tons, although he did not specify a timeline. He emphasized the importance of focusing on high-quality products and improving efficiency. Vale has faced challenges in production due to past environmental disasters, which have raised safety concerns. Pimenta also intends to enhance communication with authorities and the public as part of his strategy.