Photo: reuters.com · view article
Rio Tinto and Glencore Discuss Mining Industry GiantDeal talks must conclude by February 5 and could create a $207 billion market leader in metals and mining.
Key FactsJan 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Rio Tinto is in early-stage discussions to acquire Glencore through an all-share deal, aiming to build the largest mining firm globally.
- The combined market capitalization would surpass $200 billion, exceeding Australia's BHP as the top mining company by value.
- Both companies are prioritizing copper, anticipating a 50% rise in global demand by 2040 amid supply shortages.
- Key uncertainties include the takeover premium, asset inclusion, and leadership structure if the deal is finalized.
The biggest question mark would be the culture of the two companies as Glencore clearly has a trading background, is very opportunistic and results-focused, some of those aspects of their culture could actually be good for Rio.— Andy Forster, senior investment officer at Rio Tinto shareholder Argo Investments, discusses the potential merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore.
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 28 |
Main Topics
News on this topic
Rio Tinto and Glencore jumbo deal may finally have what it takes: Rio Tinto and Glencore have held talks before but conditions have rarely looked more favourable ...
financialpost.com/financial-times/rio-tinto-glencore-deal-finally-what-takes
Will Glencore-Rio Tinto be the deal of 2026?: The year has barely kicked off and we already have a blockbuster deal on the table to salivate over ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/will-glencorerio-tinto-be-the-deal-of-2026/
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Glencore-pic.jpg)
More articles on this subject
Previous
Rio Tinto in merger talks with Glencore, takeover could create world's biggest miner
abc.net.au/news/2026-01-09/rio-tinto-in-talks-to-take-over-glencore-mega-miner-merger/106213252
Glencore rises on prospect of Rio Tinto merger to form world's biggest miner: Glencore shares rose by more than 10% on Friday following news it is in talks with ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/glencore-rises-prospect-rio-tinto-merger-form-worlds-biggest-miner-2026-01-09/
sabcnews.com Jan 09
Rio Tinto in talks to buy Glencore to form world's biggest miner - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business ...
sabcnews.com/sabcnews/rio-tinto-in-talks-to-buy-glencore-to-form-worlds-biggest-miner/
Rio Tinto, Glencore in talks to merge, form $300 billion mining behemoth: One of Australia's biggest companies is in talks to merge with another mining ...
9news.com.au/national/rio-tinto-glencore-in-talks-to-merge-mining-company-market-takeover-news/fb8402bb-d483-486b-bb20-f88b42738e8b
The Globe and Mail Jan 11
Trump’s Venezuela oil grab, Rio Tinto-Glencore talks and ex-TD banker pleads guilty to money laundering: Business and investing stories for the week of Jan. 11
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-trump-venezuela-rio-tinto-glencore-td-bank-january-11/
Paid articlePaywall
Rio Tinto and Glencore hold buyout talks to create $207bn mega-miner: LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) -- Glencore and Rio Tinto said late on Thursday they were in early ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/business-deals/rio-tinto-and-glencore-hold-buyout-talks-to-create-207bn-mega-miner
Rio Tinto in talks to buy Glencore to form world's biggest miner: Glencore and Rio Tinto said late on Thursday they were in early buyout talks that could ...
reuters.com/business/glencore-rio-tinto-resume-talks-mining-mega-deal-ft-reports-2026-01-08/
The Globe and Mail Jan 08
Rio Tinto in talks to acquire Glencore in $70-billion-plus deal : All-share merger would make Rio Tinto the world’s largest miner and biggest player in Canadian ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-rio-tinto-glencore-acquisition-worlds-largest-miner/
Mining firms Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks: Deal would create world’s largest mining company and come almost a year after previous ...
theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/09/mining-firms-rio-tinto-and-glencore-restart-merger-talks
Glencore shares pop 8% as firm restarts mega-merger talks with Rio Tinto: If completed, the deal would see the formation of the world’s biggest mining company.
cnbc.com/2026/01/09/rio-tinto-glencore-talks-mega-merger-mining.html
‘Bad for Australia’: Investors question $300bn Rio Tinto, Glencore merger: International mining company Glencore reveals it has re-engaged with Rio Tinto about a ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/260b-mega-merger-of-rio-tinto-glencore-back-on-the-table-20260109-p5nsqw.html
‘Bad for Australia’: Investors question $300bn Rio Tinto, Glencore merger: International mining company Glencore reveals it has re-engaged with Rio Tinto about a ...
theage.com.au/business/companies/260b-mega-merger-of-rio-tinto-glencore-back-on-the-table-20260109-p5nsqw.html
The Globe and Mail Jan 09
OpinionFourth time lucky? Rio Tinto and Glencore attempt another deal to create the world’s top mining company
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-rio-tinto-glencore-deal-merger-mining-company-copper/
Paid articlePaywall
Rio Tinto and Glencore jumbo deal may finally have what it takes: The two miners have held talks before but conditions have rarely looked more favourable
ft.com/content/1288f0e8-2144-471e-a4c2-93fb000c8981
Paid articlePaywall
Rio Tinto, Glencore Restart Talks to Form World’s Biggest Miner: The deal would create a mining company with a market value of more than $200 billion ...
on.wsj.com/49yF7oB
Glencore and Rio Tinto resume talks on $260bn mining megadeal: Discussions over a tie-up to create world’s largest mining group come as race to secure copper ...
ft.com/content/33b05a8b-9de0-4e70-8530-7237df1bf0d9
Swiss mining giant Glencore reveals merger talks with Rio Tinto: (COMBO) This combination of file images made on Jan. 8, 2026, shows (top) the logo of Glencore ...
business.inquirer.net/568127/swiss-mining-giant-glencore-reveals-merger-talks-with-rio-tinto
Next
Similar to This
Previous
Record 70,177 Tonnes Lift Congo’s Kipushi Into Zinc’s Top Three: Kipushi produced a record 70,177 tonnes of zinc in the second quarter as prices reached their ...
riotimesonline.com/kipushi-zinc-production-dr-congo-record-2026/
Daily Sabah Aug 18
Rising copper prices help mining giant BHP lift its profits: Surging copper prices have helped Australian mining titan BHP post a solid rise in annual profits ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/rising-copper-prices-help-mining-giant-bhp-lift-its-profits
Rio Tinto, IBD Stock Of The Day, Breaks Out As Iran Deal Hopes Lift Metals Prices
investors.com/research/ibd-stock-of-the-day/rio-tinto-stock-breaks-out-iran-deal-hopes-metals-prices/
Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle: Major fund managers are heralding a sustained rally in mining and metals as money floods into the sector at the ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/big-funds-bet-billions-mining-supercycle-2026-04-30/
Eskom relief for ferrochrome; manganese and silicon ignored: It’s almost impossible for ordinary South Africans to quantify the extraordinary amount of energy it ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-06-ferrochrome-gets-eskom-relief-while-manganese-and-silicon-producers-are-left-in-the-dark/
/file/attachments/orphans/Transalloys-Smelter-Picture-Angie-LazaroTransalloys-4_858089.jpg)
Mining giant handed $2 billion in taxpayer funds to keep Australia's second-largest aluminium smelter running
9news.com.au/national/australia-queensland-governments-taxpayer-bailout-rio-tinto-boyne-aluminium-smelter/d1d2289f-4b32-4d39-a401-e679158f6d18
Iran war to boost metals and mining stocks. Here are Jefferies' top picks.: Aluminum, gold, and mining stocks could benefit from supply disruptions fueled by ...
businessinsider.com/iran-attacks-metals-mining-stocks-top-picks-commodities-gold-fcx-2026-3
US$40-billion copper boom hinges on revamped glacier law: Argentina’s Senate voted on Thursday on Javier Milei's bill that would allow governors – many ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/a-us40-billion-copper-boom-in-argentina-hinges-on-revamped-glacier-law.phtml
Rio Tinto and Glencore may yet get their happy ending : Time will ratchet up the pressure on both sides to come together
ft.com/content/09948511-8e9e-4f40-9aec-50c428e1771c
businesstech.co.za Feb 05
OpinionMining Giants versus Computer Geeks: Prepping for the 2026 Mining Indaba.
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/849883/mining-giants-versus-computer-geeks/
What’s next for Rio Tinto and Glencore after $260 billion megamerger aborted: Share prices of Glencore and Rio stumble after disappointment
marketwatch.com/story/whats-next-for-rio-tinto-and-glencore-after-260-billion-megamerger-aborted-5bf09d3b
Paid articlePaywall It’s make-your-mind-up time for Rio Tinto as deadline looms for decision on $260 billion deal
marketwatch.com/story/its-make-your-mind-up-time-for-rio-tinto-as-deadline-looms-for-decision-on-glencore-takeover-04d99004
Paid articlePaywall How artificial intelligence is driving the world’s biggest mining mega-merger: Even two years ago coal was the mining industry’s kryptonite - the dirty commodity ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/how-artificial-intelligence-is-driving-the-world-s-biggest-mining-mega-merger-20260112-p5ntbr.html
Rio Tinto may buy Glencore to form mining leader with copper prices near record: World’s biggest miner would be created
marketwatch.com/story/the-worlds-biggest-miner-may-be-created-with-copper-prices-near-highs-0292fc50
Paid articlePaywall
Glencore, Rio Tinto restart merger talks - FT (update): Glencore and Rio Tinto restart merger talks after last year’s collapse.
seekingalpha.com/news/4537861-glencore-rio-tinto-restart-merger-talks-ft
Paid articlePaywall BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions: Argentina’s push to become a major producer of critical minerals got a boost this week as the ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/bhp-rio-advance-projects-in-boost-to-argentina-mining-ambitions.phtml
Chile’s $104.5 Billion Mining Bet Puts Global Copper And Lithium On The Line: Key Points Chile’s mining investment pipeline for 2025–2034 has jumped to $104 ...
riotimesonline.com/chiles-104-5-billion-mining-bet-puts-global-copper-and-lithium-on-the-line/
The Globe and Mail Dec 02 25
Vale, Glencore to study $2-billion copper joint venture in Sudbury: Extracting the critical mineral from their adjacent properties would add to a string of ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-vale-glencore-to-study-2-billion-sudbury-copper-joint-venture/
Next