We believe further inflation in the price of this major steel-making component will be beneficial for mining giants like Vale, BHP Billiton Limited BHP , Rio Tinto plc RIO and Kumba Iron Ore Limited KIROY . Click to get this free report VALE S.A. (VALE): Free Stock Analysis Report BHP Billiton Limited (BHP): Free Stock Analysis Report Rio Tinto PLC (RIO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Inside Story Vale carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), as we notice that the stock is currently exposed to both positive and negative factors.