xstrata is a major global diversified mining group, listed on the london and swiss stock exchanges and based in switzerland. xstrata manages a diversified portfolio of metals and mining businesses with the single aim of delivering industry-leading returns for shareholders. the group maintains a meaningful position in six major international commodity markets: copper, coking coal, thermal coal, ferrochrome, vanadium and zinc, with additional exposures to gold, lead and silver. xstrata's operations span four continents and six countries: australia, south africa, spain, germany, argentina and the uk