Business Description
Founded in 1974 and based in Baar, Switzerland, Glencore is one of the world's largest commodity companies, handling everything from metals like copper, nickel, and zinc to coal and oil. The company both produces these materials through its own mining and energy operations and buys them from other producers to sell on to manufacturers in industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Beyond trading, Glencore also offers financing and logistics support to help commodity producers and buyers manage their supply chains.