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Jan 9, 2026 8:00 AM

Rio Tinto, Glencore In Talks To Create World's Largest Mining Titan

Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) on Thursday confirmed it is in early discussions with Glencore Plc (OTC:GLNCY) regarding a potential combination of part or all of its businesses.

The acquisition may include the possibility of an all-share merger structured as Rio Tinto's acquisition of Glencore via a court-approved scheme of arrangement.

Rio Tinto stated that no offer has been made, terms remain ...