14 October 2026

Glencore shares make Australia debut to mine base of ‘smart investors’

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Glencore shares started trading on the Australian stock market on Wednesday in a boost to the ASX’s standing as a global hub for mining stocks. The Swiss-based commodity giant, which has a market ...

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