We appreciate you noting that “these cases are not recent - we are currently conducting research into conflicts over the past 10 years, related to transition minerals mining that these incidents form part of”. It should be noted that Glencore is in the process of selling its Bolivian assets and expects to complete the divestment process shortly. In addition, we closed Mina El Aguilar in December 2021. As such, combined with the date of the articles referenced, we will not provide a specific response to the points raised – we would appreciate the Tracker noting the divestment of our Bolivian asset and the closure of El Aguilar.

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