Glencore (GLNCY.US) core profit surged 86% in the first half, driven by trading operations and rising copper prices.

```htmlAccording to Golden Ten Data, Glencore Plc announced its mid-year performance report on Wednesday. Benefiting from a surge in core commodity prices and one of the best performances in its trading division's history, the company's profits soared significantly. The rise in energy prices caused by the Iran war has led global commodity traders to generally reap excess profits.```