SCCC COMPANY PROFILE
Glencore
https://www.glencore.ca/en
Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies and a long-standing Gold Member of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Ontario). With operations spanning more than 150 sites globally, Glencore produces and markets over 60 responsibly sourced commodities that support critical supply chains across metals, minerals, and energy.
In Canada, Glencore plays a central role in the country’s critical minerals and resource economy. The company operates nine mines and five processing facilities nationwide, employing approximately 12,000 people. Its footprint stretches from nickel operations in Sudbury and Raglan, to Quebec’s Horne Smelter — the only copper smelter currently operating in Canada — and to steelmaking coal operations in Elk Valley.
Glencore is Canada’s largest producer of refined copper, the second-largest producer of nickel and zinc, and a leading producer of steelmaking coal. Its Canadian copper business alone contributed over $850 million to the national economy in 2023 and supported more than 3,200 jobs.
Critical Minerals & Circular Economy Leadership
Beyond primary production, Glencore is advancing Canada’s role in the global energy transition. Through the acquisition of Li-Cycle, now branded Glencore Battery Recycling, the company has expanded its portfolio to include lithium, nickel, and cobalt recovery. Recycling and circular practices are central to Glencore’s growth strategy — from processing electronic scrap at the Horne facility to recovering valuable battery metals and returning them to the supply chain.
By keeping materials in circulation and investing in innovative recovery technologies, Glencore strengthens supply security while reducing the need for newly extracted resources. This circular approach supports sustainability goals while reinforcing Canada’s position as a global supplier of critical minerals.
Global Reach, Swiss Roots
Headquartered in Switzerland, Glencore operates across major international markets and supports industries ranging from infrastructure and manufacturing to renewable energy and electric mobility. Its diversified model — spanning mining, processing, refining, recycling, and marketing — enables integrated solutions across global commodity markets.
Commitment to the Swiss-Canadian Business Community
As a Gold Member of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Glencore contributes to strengthening economic ties between Switzerland and Canada. The company’s leadership in responsible resource development, critical minerals, and circular economy innovation aligns closely with the Chamber’s mission of fostering sustainable bilateral trade and investment.
