Glencore gets Argentina approval for MARA copper project

Glencore received approval for the Agua Rica project in Argentina, allowing it to restart operations at the Alumbrera processing plant. The company expects first production in the first half of 2024, a year earlier than originally planned. The project is a copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum deposit in Catamarca province.

Glencore PLC received approval for its Agua Rica deposit in Argentina under the RIGI incentive regime. The deposit contains copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum. Glencore expects first production from the restarted Alumbrera mine in H2 2027, earlier than previously guided. The company also updated its long-term marketing EBIT guidance to $2.8B-$4.2B. Shares rose 2.6% in London and 3.1% in Johannesburg.

Glencore (GLCNF) raised its 2026 commodity trading profit forecast to over $5 billion, up from $4.9 billion. The company also introduced new long-term guidance, projecting marketing adjusted operating profits of $2.8B-$4.2B starting 2027. Glencore's P/S ratio is 0.29x, below its historical median of 0.31x, reflecting cautious market expectations.

Glencore PLC received RIGI approval for its Agua Rica project in Argentina. The project, expected to produce 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, will use existing Alumbrera facilities. Glencore also updated its Alumbrera restart timeline to H2 2027, earlier than previously guided. The project is a key part of Glencore's copper growth strategy, according to the company.

Glencore expects commodity trading profits to exceed $5B this year, surpassing its prior estimate of $4.9B, potentially marking one of its best annual results. The company operates under ticker symbols GLCNF and GLNCY.

Glencore and Yancoal received approval to expand their Hunter Valley coal mines, extending operations to 2045. The expansion allows for an additional 430 million tons of coal extraction, with current annual production at 42 million tons. Approval includes emissions reduction and renewable energy requirements.