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Glencore Faces $800M Exposure to Troubled Trader
10 Aug
Summary
- Glencore's exposure to Radiant World exceeds $500 million.
- Other major traders like Vitol and Cargill ceased business.
- Invalid documents from Radiant World triggered the crisis.
Glencore's exposure to Radiant World, an iron ore trader with which the company has ceased new business, is estimated to be between $500 million and $800 million. This revelation comes after commodity traders Vitol Group and Cargill also stopped trading with Radiant World, citing invalid invoices provided by the company.
Glencore CEO Gary Nagle previously stated that the company had taken a provision related to Radiant World, though he did not deem the exposure material at the time. The sheer volume of iron ore traded by Radiant World, estimated to be around 75 million tons annually, is significant enough to potentially cause widespread ripple effects in commodity and financial markets.
Sources indicate that Glencore has been assessing potential losses linked to Radiant World for some time, having already set aside funds and written off some exposure. This proactive approach reflects concerns about commercial and credit risks associated with the trader, rather than a direct response to recent allegations.
