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Glencore (GLEN): news on Friday 2 October 2026

+5.7 positive

Coverage was mainly about New South Wales approvals for Glencore's coal mine extensions, alongside its Li-Cycle acquisition, a Moroccan battery-recycling partnership and a continuing share buy-back. Environmental criticism of the coal approval tempers an otherwise positive tone.

What drove it

NSW coal approvals
Li-Cycle and battery recycling
share buy-back

The 7 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+9.2 Double win for Glencore: Glendell mine granted Mod 6 approval following HVO expansion The Singleton Argus
Glendell mine gains approval for modification, supporting coal operations.
+8.3 Yancoal, Glencore win NSW approval for coal mine extensions Lawyerly
NSW approval for coal mine extensions benefits Glencore's operations.
+5.5 What Does Glencore (LSE:GLEN) Gain From Its Battery-Recycling Partnership In Morocco Today With FTSE 100 In Focus? Kalkine Media
Battery-recycling partnership in Morocco seen as growth opportunity.
−5.0 Hunter Valley coal mine expansion approval bad for environment, jobs Green Left
Critical coverage of coal expansion approval, reputational and environmental pushback.
+3.7 Glencore acquired Li-Cycle: what it means for Li-Cycle Holdings stock AD HOC NEWS
Glencore completed acquisition of Li-Cycle, expanding recycling exposure.
+3.3 Glencore, Peabody consider Venezuela coal bids Mining.com.au
Considering Venezuela coal bids suggests potential expansion, but risky.
+3.0 Glencore Advances Share Buy-Back With Off-Market Repurchase From UBS TipRanks
Buy-back continues; routine capital return, mildly supportive of shares.

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