Rio Tinto Stock Price Ticks up in London as Iron Ore Slips and the Glencore Clock Looms

How a Glencore deal could redraw Rio’s future

Image: Tigarto/Adobestock.comFor Rio Tinto, a Glencore deal could be less about scale and more about strategy, offering a pathway to greater copper exposure and a reset of potential corporate limitations. The miners confirmed on January 8 they are exploring “a possible combination of some or all of their businesses,” with Rio likely to pay using new shares rather than cash. Glencore chief executive officer Gary Nagle has signalled enthusiasm for…

A Rio-Glencore Tie-Up Would Redraw the Map of Global Mining

By Alex Kimani – OilPrice.com A potential tie-up between Rio Tinto Group and Glencore Plc would rank among the largest transactions ever attempted in the mining sector. The combined company would be valued at roughly $260 billion and would control a broad mix of iron ore, copper, and other industrial metals at a point when supply growth across several markets is slowing. The structure of the two companies explains why the idea continues to resur…

Glencore share price: production report and Rio Tinto deal clock keep GLEN.L in focus

London, Jan 26, 2026, 07:50 GMT — Premarket update Glencore plc shares are drawing attention again ahead of Monday’s London open. Investors are moving beyond Friday’s rebound, eyeing a busy week full of key events for the miner and commodity trader. Glencore’s full-year production report is coming up next, offering the first solid update since takeover rumors dragged the stock back onto deal-watch radars and tied its moves closely to daily shift…

Glencore PLC (GLEN.L) Stock Analysis: Navigating The Highs And Lows With A 52-Week Peak

For individual investors eyeing opportunities in the basic materials sector, Glencore PLC (LON: GLEN) presents an intriguing case. With its roots deep in the mining and commodities trading industries, this Swiss-based giant has carved a niche across global markets. Known for its extensive portfolio that spans the production and distribution of metals, minerals, and energy products, Glencore’s reach extends from the Americas to Oceania, serving i…