Vale confident will win Brazil double tax case-CEO

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's highest court overturned an injunction that had suspended collection of disputed tax claims from Vale SA , the world's largest iron-ore producer, the company said on Thursday, adding it would appeal the ruling. The miner is fighting four tax bills issued by the federal tax authority, totaling 30.5 billion reals ($15.83 billion) on its earnings abroad. Vale said this is tantamount to double taxation as it paid taxes to foreign governments. ...

By Bob Johnson:This article is a follow up to my September 28, 2012 article on Vale

By Sabrina Lorenzi RIO DE JANEIRO (Re

By Bob Johnson:In a statement reported by Reuters Brazil on Thursday, Vale (VALE) executives said that they anticipated iron ore prices to remain in the $100 to $120 range. What does that mean for Vale? Is this a buying opportunity?

By Takeover Analyst:Given concerns about domestic economic stagnation, investors should consider companies that are either partially or fully exposed to emerging markets. Vale (VALE) and BHP Billiton (BHP) are two basic materials firms that come with a great deal of risk, despite international exposure.

Vale, the world's largest iron-ore miner, begins a new era this week under the leadership of its incoming chief executive, Murilo Ferreira, who faces the tricky task of pleasing investors as well as Brazilian politicians.