Glencore shares fall after disappointing production update

  • Glencore PLC (LSE:GLEN) shares fell over 4% on Wednesday as the miner and commodities trading giant delivered a disappointing first-quarter production update. Market prices for various commodities were also down on the day, with Brent crude oil down 1.7% to just over $62 a barrel, copper down 4%, gold down 0.9% and iron ore flat.