Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Glencore and mining from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

The steady and sharp fall in coal prices has knocked down shares of big mining companies like BHP Billiton (NYSE: BBL - news ) , Glencore (Xetra: A1JAGV - news ) and Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO.L - news ) , and it has seen many financers exit the sector.

Answer: industry