Miner and commodity trader Glencore said it is open to M&A transactions that create value for its shareholders, leveraging its position as a top three global copper producer. "As we have always said, ...

Glencore runs two nickel, copper and precious metal mines in Sudbury, along with a mill and smelter. The company employs 1,200 people in the region and supports another 1,200 contractors.

Rio Tinto and Glencore have been discussing combining their businesses, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The Australian mining giant and the Swiss commodities ...