Glencore Xstrata Plc

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. As a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a well-balanced portfolio of diverse industrial assets, we are strongly positioned to capture value at every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing materials deep underground to delivering products to an international customer base. The Group’s industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries. Our diversified operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities. We employ approximately 160,000 people including contractors. Our company is structured into three distinct business segments: METALS & MINERALS The Metals and minerals group focuses on copper, nickel, zinc, and lead, alloys, alumina and aluminium and iron ore. We maintain interests in both controlled and non-controlled industrial assets that include mining, smelting, refining and warehousing operations. ENERGY Our Energy products focus on oil and coal and our energy businesses include controlled and non-controlled coal mining and oil production operations and investments in strategic handling, storage and freight equipment and facilities. AGRICULTURE Whilst our Agricultural products are focused on grains, oils and oilseeds, cotton and sugar, our agricultural products group is supported by both controlled and non-controlled storage, handling and processing facilities in strategic locations. The combination of a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities with a leading portfolio of industrial assets enables us to capture value at every stage of the supply chain. From sourcing and extracting raw materials deep underground to processing, freight, logistics, technology, storage and marketing to an international customer base.