Take context from the input text and decide on the accurate relationship between 'Glencore' and 'mining' from the options provided.
Options: location of formation, distribution format, stock exchange, industry

European equities sank on Monday, as more disappointing Chinese data and downbeat broker comment weighed on the mining sector, with London-listed Glencore (Xetra: A1JAGV - news ) hit the hardest.
industry