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Rio Tinto, Glencore Abandon Megadeal Talks

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:57 PM

Rio Tinto, Glencore Abandon Megadeal Talks

#Glencore #Merger Talks #Mining Industry #Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto has ended merger talks with Glencore, which would have created the world's largest mining firm valued at approximately $260 billion.

Glencore criticized the terms offered by Rio Tinto as undervaluing its assets.

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