Rio Tinto and Glencore end talks on massive mining merger
Rio Tinto confirmed on Thursday that it has ended takeover discussions with Glencore. The deal would have created the world's largest mining corporation.
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Rio Tinto Group announced on February 5, 2026, that it is no longer in talks with Glencore regarding a potential takeover. The company stated that it has ended negotiations after failing to reach an agreement that would deliver value to its shareholders, which served as the primary trigger for the decision.
