Completion of review of Russian business activities

posted: 30/03/2022

Baar, Switzerland
30 March 2022

Glencore continues to condemn the actions taken by the Russian government against the people of Ukraine.

Further to the statement issued on 1 March, Glencore will not enter into any new trading business in respect of Russian origin commodities unless directed by the relevant government authorities.

Glencore will continue to honour its legal obligations under pre-existing contracts, subject to meeting all applicable sanctions in accordance with our Sanctions Policy and where it is feasible and safe to perform these contracts.

Glencore has completed the review of its equity stakes in En+ and Rosneft. Glencore holds a 10.55% stake in EN+ and a 0.57% investment in Rosneft. Glencore has concluded that there is no realistic way to exit these stakes in the current environment. Glencore has no Board or Management representation at En+ or Rosneft.

Glencore continues to monitor the situation. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.

For further information please contact:

Investors

Martin Fewings
t: +41 41 709 28 80
m: +41 79 737 56 42
martin.fewings@glencore.com

Media

Charles Watenphul
t: +41 41 709 24 62
m: +41 79 904 33 20
charles.watenphul@glencore.com

Glencore LEI: 2138002658CPO9NBH955

Notes for Editors

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