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Glencore is strategic minerals proxy

Rod Turnbull mentioned that exposure to aluminum and coal, as with Glencore, is "probably not great" in the current metals politics context. The Iran war and related market disruptions negatively impact commodities like aluminum and coal, making companies with such exposures less attractive. AVOID due to unfavorable sector dynamics and potential downside from commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks. A swift resolution in Iran or supply constraints could boost commodity prices, benefiting Glencore.

The negative impact on Glencore from weaker copper demand (due to economic fallout) will outweigh the modest benefit from higher coal prices.

Glencore to back Kazakh entrepreneur's purchase of 40% stake in Eurasian Resources Group, FT reports https://t.co/2ElvLiq4mu https://t.co/2ElvLiq4mu

FT: GLENCORE PROPOSES BACKING KAZAKH ENTREPRENEUR SHAKHMURAT MUTALIP’S $1.4B BID FOR A 40% STAKE IN EURASIAN RESOURCES GROUP.

"I picked up some Glen Core today because they're up to their ears in strategic and critical minerals... Copper... It'll go 3x in the next two years." AI and data center build-outs require massive amounts of physical wiring and power infrastructure. Copper is the primary material constraint. While Gold/Silver have already moved, Copper is lagging and poised to "catch up" violently. Glencore (GLNCY) is the specific pick; Freeport (FCX) and Copper ETFs (CPER) are logical sector proxies. Long strategic minerals with a heavy focus on Copper. Global recession dampening industrial demand before the supply crunch hits.

Copper prices are at all-time highs. Demand is soaring due to "grid expansions, electrification, and the rapid build-out of AI data centers." Zambia and DRC are the richest copper regions, with Zambia targeting a triple in production by 2031. The supply constraint is geological and logistical. Existing large-cap miners with established assets in the Central African Copperbelt (like Ivanhoe and Glencore) are the immediate beneficiaries of this volume push and price appreciation. The AI data center narrative adds a new, non-cyclical demand layer to the traditional industrial thesis. LONG. Pure-play copper miners and those with significant African belts are best positioned. Political instability in DRC/Zambia or failure of logistics infrastructure (rail) to come online on time.

A price target increase from a major bank (Citigroup) suggests potential upside for the stock.

The trade is long Glencore based on a price target increase from Barclays, suggesting a positive re-rating of the stock by a major sell-side bank.

BNP Paribas is favoring "Molecules" (physical stuff) over software. Glencore reported earnings; despite a profit drop due to coal, they are retaining cash for buybacks and the copper story remains the long-term driver. AI requires energy and infrastructure (copper). As software faces disruption/uncertainty, capital rotates into tangible assets with supply constraints (Oil, Copper). LONG GLEN and BROAD COMMODITIES / ENERGY. Coal prices continuing to drag on diversified miners like Glencore.

The new deal to expand land holdings is a direct catalyst for increased future copper production, which should positively impact future revenue and earnings.