Glencore

Glencore engages in the production, refinement, processing, storage, transport, and marketing of metals and minerals, and energy products. The company operates through two segments: Marketing Activities and Industrial Activities. Its activities span the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Glencore produces and markets a range of metals and minerals, including copper, cobalt, lead, nickel, zinc, chrome ore, ferrochrome, vanadium, aluminum, alumina, and iron ore. In the energy sector, it is involved in coal, crude oil, refined products, and natural gas, as well as oil exploration and production, refining, and distribution. Beyond its own production, Glencore markets and distributes physical commodities sourced from third-party producers to various industrial consumers. These consumers operate in industries such as battery, electronic, construction, automotive, steel, energy, and oil. The company also provides financing, logistics, and other services to both producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.