Glencore
Glencore
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moreFounded in 1974, this company has its headquarters based in Baar, Switzerland, and operates predominantly in commodity trading and mining. With a diverse portfolio of business segments, it deals extensively in metals and minerals such as copper, zinc, nickel, ferroalloys, alumina, aluminum, and iron ore. In the energy sector, its products include coal, oil, and gas. Furthermore, it is also involved in the agricultural market, providing grains, oils, oilseeds, cotton, and sugar. Unlike typical consumer goods companies, it does not have a portfolio of consumer-facing brands due to its focus on commodities. Instead, the company's reach is international, with their commodities and products sold worldwide. Their market is particularly strong in countries with high industrial and manufacturing activities, counting major industrialized, and emerging economies like China, the United States, and the European Union among their most important markets. (Powered by AI)
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