Rio Tinto, Glencore merger talks face valuation, governance, and leadership hurdles.

Rio Tinto and Glencore are in high-stakes merger talks, with negotiations strained over valuation, governance, and leadership structure. Rio Tinto seeks to keep its chair and CEO in place, adding uncertainty for investors and stakeholders. The deal deadline approaches, influencing how investors think about Rio Tinto's future scale, asset mix, and governance. The outcome could impact the company's share price, currently at £68.26, up 44.2% over 1 year and 74.2% over 5 years.