The world’s fourth-largest diversified mining company was created in 2012 by merging Glencore International, the world’s largest commodities trading company, with Xstrata, a major mining company. The deal was long anticipated, and with the merger, the company’s market value is nearly $90 billion. The tie-up also enhanced Glencore’s position in emerging markets, such as Africa, Kazakhstan, and South America.
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