Glencore plc is a leading global diversified natural resource company based in Baar, Switzerland, with significant operations in oil and gas based in London. Founded in 1974, Glencore initially focused on trading metals and minerals, crude oil, and oil products. The company was renamed in 1994 and has since grown to become one of the largest mining and commodity trading firms in the world.

Glencore operates across several key segments, including metals and minerals, energy, marketing, and recycling. It produces and markets a variety of metals such as copper, cobalt, and zinc, as well as thermal coal and oil products. The company is also a major marketer of physical commodities, efficiently supplying raw materials and energy products to a diverse global customer base, including industrial manufacturers and energy companies. With operations in over 35 countries, Glencore maintains a strong position in the global commodities market.