Jay Yang
About Jay Yang
Jay Yang is a Cu/Co Trader currently employed at Glencore in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a background in mining and mineral engineering, with previous roles at China Shenhua Energy, Shell, and China Molybdenum.
Current Role as Cu/Co Trader
Jay Yang currently serves as a Cu/Co Trader at Glencore, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, he is responsible for trading copper and cobalt, managing market transactions, and analyzing market trends to optimize trading strategies.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Prior to his current role, Jay Yang worked at Glencore as a Cu/Co/Mo Traffic/Analyst from 2017 to 2019 in Baar, Zug, Switzerland. In this position, he focused on traffic analysis related to copper, cobalt, and molybdenum, contributing to the efficiency of the trading operations within the company.
Experience at China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd.
Jay Yang began his career as a Blasting Technician at China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. in 2012. He worked for 11 months in Ha'erwusu, Inner Mongolia, China. His responsibilities included overseeing blasting operations, ensuring safety protocols were followed, and contributing to the overall efficiency of mining operations.
Internship at Shell
In 2014, Jay Yang completed a one-year internship as a Geotechnical Engineering Intern at Shell in Fort McMurray, Canada. During this time, he gained practical experience in geotechnical assessments and contributed to engineering projects within the company.
Education in Mining and Mineral Engineering
Jay Yang studied Mining and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2011 to 2016. His education provided him with a solid foundation in mining principles, mineral processing, and engineering practices relevant to the industry.