In March 2007, Xstrata Nickel entered into sole distributorship agreements with Glencore for its nickel, cobalt and Falcondo ferronickel production. These agreements were elective until December 31st 2012 and if not otherwise renewed, extended or renegotiated, were automatically renewed or successive 3 year periods unless terminated by either party with not less than 12 months notice prior to the end of the original term or any renewal terms, or unless Xstrata Nickel permanently ceases production of these metals. The agreement for nickel has been renegotiated and the revised agreement commenced on January 1st 2013 and will continue until December 31st 2017, with a higher performance floor required of Glencore. It is in respect of nickel metal production from the Nikkelverk refinery in Norway only.

In April 2011 Xstrata Nickel and Glencore agreed the principal terms of a Marketing Agreement for Koniambo's ferronickel production. Xstrata Nickel is the exdusive distribution agent for Koniambo and has engaged Glencore as sub distributor for an initial period ending December 31st 2017. Commissioning activities began in the last quarter of 2012. In June 2012, Xstrata Nickel and Glencore agreed to extend the terms of the cobalt and Falcondo ferronickel distribution arrangements for an additional six months, to June 30th 2013.

During the year ended December 31st 2012, Xstrata Nickel sold to Glencore 91,444 tonne of nickel, 2,969 tonne of cobalt and 15,244 tonne of nickel in ferronickel. In addition, Glencore prepays monthly to Xstrata Nickel in two equal instalments 100% of the value of the month's planned production. The prepayment balance as at December 31st 2012 amounted to USD 47 million in favour of Glencore.

Xstrata Nickel also sold refined copper to Glencore under a contract covering the period January 1st to December 31st 2012, in which Glencore agreed to purchase, on a monthly basis, all copper production not otherwise sold by Xstrata Nickel under its long term contracts. During the year ended December 31st 201 2, Xstrata Nickel sold to Glencore 8,427 tonne of copper.