February 3, 2022

Due to maintenance issues, asset sales and COVID-related challenges mining company Glencore had reduced production for several metals in 2021, according to Mining Magazine. The company did not provide any insight into 2022 production. Glencore represented approximately 6% of global copper production, 4% of nickel and 10% of zinc production in 2020. Copper production was 1,195,700 mt, down from 1,258,200 mt in 2020.  Likewise, zinc production was 1,117,800 mt, down from 1,170,400 mt in 2020, and nickel production was 102,300 mt, down from 110,200 mt in 2020, according to Mining Weekly. (2/3/2022)

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