GlencoreĀ (GLEN.L), opens new tabĀ on Thursday reported lower copper, cobalt, zinc, nickel and thermal coal production in 2024, in line with guidance. The company said it produced 951,600 metric tons of copper in 2024, down 6% from 1.01 million tons in ...
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