Xstrata
Xstrata plc was a global diversified mining company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. It was founded in 2002 through the demerger of the non-mining assets of Glencore AG and the acquisition of the Australian coal company MIM Holdings. Xstrata operated in various commodity sectors, including copper, coal, nickel, ferroalloys, zinc, and platinum group metals. The company had a significant global presence with operations and projects in Europe, South America, Australia, Asia, and Africa.
Throughout its existence, Xstrata pursued a strategy of growth through acquisitions and organic development. Notable acquisitions
In 2013, Xstrata was acquired by Glencore International, its former parent company, in a deal valued at