South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg loses $1.9 billion on Glencore stake
Glencore's share price slump wipes out $1.9 billion from Ivan Glasenberg's stake.
Glencore's share price slump wipes out $1.9 billion from Ivan Glasenberg's stake.
This underscores Glencore’s ambition to deepen its presence in strategic energy markets, further diversifying its expansive portfolio.
The project aims to decarbonize South Africa’s industrial sector by supporting renewable energy goals and reducing emissions.
The initiative aims to boost copper output from lower-grade ore in response to rising global demand for the metal, which is vital for renewable energy technologies.
Glencore’s legal troubles are wide-ranging. In May 2022, the company settled investigations in the U.S., U.K., and Brazil for $1.5 billion, with $1.06 billion going to U.S. and Brazilian authorities.
The recent surge in Glasenberg’s fortune translates to an average daily gain of $37.6 million since May 1.
Glencore’s exit from Volcan serves as a cautionary tale for investors in the mining sector.
Glencore’s recent interest in Anglo-American comes roughly three months after expressing interest in acquiring Shell’s refinery and petrochemical complex in Singapore.
The $240-million decline is primarily attributed to the recent decrease in the market value of his 9.81-percent stake in Glencore.
Glasenberg’s rising fortune further cements his position among the world’s richest individuals.
Despite recording substantial year-to-date losses totaling $687 million, Glasenberg’s recent ascent in wealth has been notable.
Despite the challenges in the production sector, Glencore experienced a positive turn in its share price, surging by 2.49 percent over the past 24 hours to £4.25 ($5.42).