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Glencore Acquires Full Ownership of PolyMet Mining Corp.

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

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Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors.

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Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals.
The companies in which Glencore plc directly and indirectly has an interest are separate and distinct legal entities.
In this document, “Glencore”, “Glencore group” and “Group” are used for convenience only where references are made to Glencore plc and its subsidiaries in general.

Booz Allen Convenes Experts to Discuss Future of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy AI

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Mercredi, novembre 1, 2023

The conversation follows the recent release of President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence .

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The conversation follows the recent release of President Biden’s landmark Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence .
“The executive order represents the most comprehensive action taken by the federal government to set the national policy for AI and brings coherence to this complex environment.
Additionally, incorporating these differing perspectives will create dynamism we will see across the industry, as well as private and public applications,” said Alison Smith, Director of Generative AI at Booz Allen.
For additional details or to request an invitation please contact Amanda Allison-Martini, Booz Allen Media Relations: [email protected] .

Glencore Submits Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal to PolyMet Board

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Lundi, juillet 3, 2023

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BAAR, Switzerland, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 30, 2023, Glencore AG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Glencore plc (together “Glencore”) submitted a non-binding proposal to the board of directors of PolyMet Mining Corp. (“PolyMet”) to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of PolyMet (“Common Shares”), other than those shares currently held by Glencore (the “Proposal”). Under the Proposal, each Common Share would be acquired for consideration of US$2.11 in cash, which is at par with the recent Rights Offering done by PolyMet in April 2023. The Proposal is subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive transaction documents and customary approvals, including approval of a majority of PolyMet’s shareholders not affiliated with Glencore.

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Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals.
The companies in which Glencore plc directly and indirectly has an interest are separate and distinct legal entities.
In this document, “Glencore”, “Glencore group” and “Group” are used for convenience only where references are made to Glencore plc and its subsidiaries in general.

Dinant Shares Expertize On Security & Human Rights At London Conference

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Jeudi, juin 8, 2023

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Dinant is a full member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, a highly-esteemed international initiative that promotes standards on how organizations vet, recruit, and train security men and women, and how they engage peacefully and transparently with local communities.

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Dinant is a full member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, a highly-esteemed international initiative that promotes standards on how organizations vet, recruit, and train security men and women, and how they engage peacefully and transparently with local communities.
Robust implementation of the Voluntary Principles has enabled Dinant to protect human rights while ensuring the security of its staff and manufacturing facilities during particularly testing times in Northern Honduras, where criminal gangs continue to invade and occupy private properties.
Speaking to an audience of over 100 delegates about Dinant’s experiences, Gabriela Carvajal, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, said, “Adopting the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights was one of our best corporate decisions.
Our door is open… Dinant is eager to work with the NGO community to improve the human rights situation and strengthen civic order in Honduras.”
In 2022, Dinant trained 2,790 people, including 844 women, on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

Dinant Expands Training on Security and Human Rights

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Vendredi, mars 10, 2023

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the increase in armed trespassing in Honduras, Dinant has extended its security and human rights training to local communities and authorities.

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the increase in armed trespassing in Honduras, Dinant has extended its security and human rights training to local communities and authorities.
Roger Pineda Pinel, Dinant’s Director of Corporate Relations and Sustainability, said, “In 2022, Dinant trained 2,790 people, including 844 women, on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
And we have extended our training beyond our security guards to include sales staff as well as members of our local communities and public authorities.
We are determined to keep our employees and neighbors safe during these times of increased insecurity.”
In total, Dinant undertook 3,055 hours of security and human rights training in San Pedro Sula, Comayagua, and the Lean and Aguan valleys.

Frontera Releases Its 2021 Sustainability Report

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Mercredi, mai 18, 2022

Frontera's 2021 Sustainability Report report details Frontera's sustainability challenges, the Company's performance against its 2021 ESG goals and publicly establishes its 2022 ESG objectives.

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Frontera's 2021 Sustainability Report report details Frontera's sustainability challenges, the Company's performance against its 2021 ESG goals and publicly establishes its 2022 ESG objectives.
Frontera's 2021 Sustainability Report can be accessed on the Company's website at: https://www.fronteraenergy.ca/sustainability-reports/
Highlights of Frontera's 2021 ESG performance include:
Frontera neutralized 41% of its carbon emissions on average through carbon credits.
As part of its 2021 Sustainability Report, Frontera published its ESG goals for 2022.
Frontera will report its progress in achieving its 2022 goals in its 2022 Sustainability Report which it anticipates publishing in May 2023.

Dinant Awarded Full Membership of Voluntary Principles on Security & Human Rights

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Lundi, mai 16, 2022

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TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dinant has been awarded full membership of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) - the highly-esteemed international initiative that governs how organizations vet, recruit, and train security men and women, and how they engage peacefully and transparently with local communities.

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TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dinant has been awarded full membership of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) - the highly-esteemed international initiative that governs how organizations vet, recruit, and train security men and women, and how they engage peacefully and transparently with local communities.
The vote in Dinants favor was taken by a high level group of NGOs, private corporations and governmental bodies engaged in a dialogue on security and human rights.
Dinant is the first Honduran company to join the VPSHR, and the first agribusiness in the world to be awarded full membership.
Dinant has made continuous and impressive progress since 2013, when it took the strategic decision to begin benchmarking its operations against the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, even though companies outside the extractive industries were ineligible to join at that time.

Ero Copper reports first quarter 2022 operating and financial results

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Lundi, mai 9, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) (“Ero” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Management will host a conference call tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results. Dial-in details for the call can be found near the end of this press release.

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(all amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise noted)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) (Ero or the Company) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Management will host a conference call tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.
Our vision of high-return organic growth took several critical steps forward during the first quarter," said David Strang, Chief Executive Officer.
The MCSA Mining Complex processed 596,230 tonnes of ore grading 1.78% copper, producing 9,784 tonnes of copper in concentrate during the quarter after metallurgical recoveries of 92.2%.

Li-Cycle and Glencore Announce Global Strategic Partnership; Glencore to Make a $200 Million Investment in Li-Cycle

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Jeudi, mai 5, 2022

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Li-Cycle and Glencore have executed a global feedstock supply agreement under which Glencore will supply all types of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life lithium-ion batteries to Li-Cycle.

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Li-Cycle and Glencore have executed a global feedstock supply agreement under which Glencore will supply all types of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life lithium-ion batteries to Li-Cycle.
We are thrilled to have Glencore as a long-term strategic investor and global commercial partner.
Glencore will purchase a convertible note in the aggregate principal amount of $200 million (the Note).
In addition, Glencore has committed to a standstill agreement and Li-Cycle has granted certain registration rights to Glencore.

OPTEL Assists Glencore to Reduce Its GHG Emissions With Traceability

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Mardi, mars 15, 2022

The funding commitment will allow OPTEL to deploy its CO2traceability solution within Glencore Canadian Operation, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from supply chains and improve its recycled material content.

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The funding commitment will allow OPTEL to deploy its CO2traceability solution within Glencore Canadian Operation, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from supply chains and improve its recycled material content.
For this project, OPTEL will develop and implement a solution todynamically track and assess the copper processed at both Glencore facilities in Qubec.
With the help of the CIRAIG research group and Propulsion Quebec, OPTEL will provide Glencore with an active inventory of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (scopes 1, 2 and 3) captured across their supply chain.
Glencore will benefit from OPTELl traceability platform with the ability to dynamically measure its GHG emission as well as the quantity of recycled content, at the unit level, in the smelted and refined copper.