Glencore Plc (LSE:GLEN) is considering bidding for Impala Platinum Holdings Limited's 65% stake in a chrome waste-retreatment operation in South Africa, two people familiar with the matter said. “It's early in the process still and we entirely welcome all interested parties,” Impala spokesman Johan Theron said by phone, declining to comment on Glencore specifically. “We're confident we can realize value for shareholders.” Standard Bank Group Ltd. is running the sales process and is drawing up a shortlist of suitable bidders, the other person said.

Standard Bank declined to comment.