The trading side of the business means a lot of travel, being out of the office a lot of time.
From Ivan Glasenberg
We're talking to every third-party supplier every day of the week, and our traders are talking to them and buying products from them. When we're doing that, we see opportunities which no one else sees.
It's nice to do an IPO where your investors get value straightaway and the share price pops up; it proves you left something on the table for them.
We're creating new supply for the world, which is key. If we didn't get more tonnes into the system, your next motorcar is going to cost more because the aluminum cost is going to be higher.
Africa is where commodities are found, so it is vital that Glencore and other miners are there to develop those resources, helping Africa itself to grow at the same time.
Over two billion people in China and India need commodities to grow their economies and improve their living standards.
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