US EditionGlencore, Rio abandon merger talks for the third time
Glencore and Rio Tinto ended merger talks due to valuation disagreements; Rio Tinto valued at $156 billion and Glencore at $75 billion, according to market data.
- On 05/02/2026, Rio Tinto said it could not reach an agreement that would deliver value to its shareholders, while Glencore said Rio's terms `significantly undervalued` its relative value including copper.
- Previous merger attempts in 2014 and 2024 failed, with talks stalling over Rio Tinto retaining both chairman and chief executive roles, a major sticking point for Glencore.
- Investors reacted as Glencore shares plunged to 456 pence, down as much as 10.8%, and Rio Tinto's stock fell roughly 2,000 pence to 6,820 pence on the FTSE 100.
- Sector observers say the collapse reduces scope for a combined group valued near US$260 billion, influencing copper sector consolidation efforts and BHP and Anglo American strategies.
- Record copper prices and demand mean Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott raised the 2025 copper production forecast to 875,000 tonnes, but analysts noted cultural gaps as Rio exited coal while Glencore retains coal holdings.
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Rio Tinto has pulled out of takeover talks for Glencore, ending months of negotiations over a merger that would reshape the global mining industry.
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Rio Tinto announced today that, after months of negotiations, it has abandoned its bid to merge with British mining company Glencore.
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