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GLENCORE PLC
(Incorporated in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991)
(Registration number 107710)
JSE Share Code: GLN
LSE Share Code: GLEN
HKSE Share Code: 805HK
ISIN: JE00B4T3BW64
Baar, Switzerland
28 June 2019
Announcement regarding fatalities of illegal artisanal miners at KCC
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), a subsidiary of Glencore, has observed a growing
presence of illegal artisanal miners throughout its industrial mining
concessions in the Kolwezi area. This has led to daily intrusions onto its
concession by on average 2,000 illegal artisanal miners per day. This has
presented a significant risk to its employees, operating equipment and the
illegal artisanal miners themselves.
Tragically, there were 19 fatalities today, with possible further unconfirmed
fatalities. The illegal artisanal miners were working two galleries in benches
overlooking the extraction area. Two of these galleries caved in. These
incidents were not linked to KCC operations or activities. KCC is currently
engaged in assisting search and rescue operations with the local authorities.
KCC urges all illegal miners to cease from putting their lives at risk by
trespassing on a major industrial site. KCC is doing what it can to inform the
communities of the dangers associated with illegal trespassing on major
industrial concessions.
The safety and security of its employees, contractors and host communities is
of paramount importance to KCC. KCC will take all possible measures to ensure
their safety and will continue to engage with all relevant stakeholders.
KCC is committed to acting responsibly in a manner that respects human rights
and in line with its commitments to the Voluntary Principles on Security and
Human Rights.
The incident has not had an impact on production.
Further updates will follow.
For further information please contact:
Investors
Martin Fewings t: +41 41 709 m: +41 79 737 martin.fewings@glencore.com
Ash Lazenby 2880
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m: +41 79 543 ash.lazenby@glencore.com
Media 2714 3804
Charles Watenphul t: +41 41 709 24 m: +41 79 904 33 charles.watenphul@glencore.com
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comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and
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With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources,
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power generation, oil and food processing sectors. We also provide financing, logistics
and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies
employ around 158,000 people, including contractors.
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Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant
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