Vale, the world's second largest iron ore producer, said that although there are uncertainties, the prospects for China's steel-intensive real estate industry are "more encouraging" and reiterated its long-term view on the global steel market remains unchanged. Vale pointed out that as investment in affordable housing in China rises, the outlook is even more encouraging.

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