U.S. Subpoenas Glencore Over Compliance With Corruption Laws

Commodities giant asked for documents related to business in Congo, Nigeria and Venezuela

The U.S. Justice Department has demanded that Glencore PLC hand over records related to the Anglo-Swiss mining giant’s compliance with laws against foreign-corrupt practices and money laundering concerning its business in Congo, Nigeria and Venezuela.

Glencore, which disclosed it had received a subpoena in a statement Tuesday, said it is reviewing the request and “will provide further information in due course.” The company said the subpoena was dated July 2 and relates to its operations in the three countries from 2007 to...