Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

A rough calculation using Tuesday’s closing share price shows the deal is valued at about C$6.6 million.

More than 30% of Glencore's investors, including BlackRock, rejected the company's climate report at its annual meeting in May.

The company is planning to resume wage negotiations with around 650 employees at its Tara operation in Ireland.

The discovery was announced less than a year ago, in January 2023.

The proposal, which affects around 14% of share capital, was approved at the company's general meeting on Dec. 8.