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Mar 10, 2021
US sanctions mining magnate accused of corruption in the Congo, reversing Trump-era move
Dan Gertler was first frozen out of the U.S. financial system in 2017 after Paradise Papers exposed how he helped secure lucrative mining rights for commodities giant Glencore.
Jul 01, 2020
Switzerland opens criminal probe into Glencore
The Swiss investigation into the mining giant comes on top of probes in the US and the UK.
Aug 14, 2019
Court Rules Leaked Documents Are Fair Game in Tax Case Against Glencore
Australia’s top court has rejected a move by one of the world’s most profitable companies to stop tax officials from using the Paradise Papers.
Dec 28, 2018
Glencore Fights Transparency On One Continent, Pays $22m Settlement On Another
One year on from the Paradise Papers, the mining giant has sought to protect its tax secrets in Australia while agreeing to a financial settlement with Canadian regulators.
Jan 26, 2018
U.S. Obtains Swiss Bank Records For Congo Corruption Probe
A Swiss court has confirmed ongoing criminal investigations into the businesses of Dan Gertler, an Israeli diamond dealer suspected of large-scale corruption in the Congo.
Dec 14, 2017
Paradise Papers Research Raises Questions Over Glencore’s $440m Congo Discount
How did Glencore manage to get a $440m discount - the equivalent to a year's education budget - in the Congo?
Nov 09, 2017
The ships Glencore wanted to keep ‘hush hush’
One of the world’s largest companies went to extra lengths to keep its ties to a flotilla of commodity freighters secret.
Nov 08, 2017
Development Dreams Stand Still While Mining Money Moves Offshore
A village hoped for a better life. Burkina Faso expected more tax revenue. Residents and officials said Glencore gave them neither.
Nov 05, 2017
Offshore Trove Exposes Piggy Banks of the Wealthiest
A new leak of confidential records reveals the financial hideaways of iconic brands and power brokers across the political spectrum.
Nov 05, 2017
Law Firm Appleby Explained
Here’s everything you need to know about one of the world’s largest offshore law firms.
Nov 05, 2017
Room Of Secrets Reveals Glencore's Mysteries
Law firm’s internal files reveal oil, mineral and grain trader Glencore signed secret deals and loaned millions to a high-risk business partner.
Nov 05, 2017
Glencore responds to ICIJ’s questions
Read Glencore’s full response to ICIJ questions relating to Glencore in the the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Oct 08, 2017
Glencore responds to ICIJ’s questions on Burkina Faso
Read Glencore's full response to our questions regarding their work in Burkina Faso.
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