Glencore plc is a diversified natural resources company involved in the production, processing and marketing of commodities. Its products include copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel, ferroalloys, alumina, aluminum, coal and oil, as well as related energy products. The company also provides sourcing, logistics, storage and other marketing services that connect producers with industrial customers worldwide.
Glencore operates mines, metallurgical facilities, processing plants, refineries and other industrial assets across multiple regions, including Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe and South America. Its commodities support industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, energy generation and electric-vehicle supply chains.
The company traces its origins to Marc Rich & Co., founded in 1974, and adopted the Glencore name in the 1990s. Glencore became a publicly traded company in 2011 and expanded significantly through its 2013 merger with Xstrata. The company is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, and is led by Chief Executive Officer Gary Nagle.
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