Rio Tinto and Glencore End Merger Talks Over Price Dispute
ByAinvest
Friday, Feb 6, 2026 7:00 am ET1min read
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Rio Tinto and Glencore have ended merger talks due to a price dispute and governance concerns. The deal would have been one of the mining sector's most high-profile mergers. Rio Tinto will refocus on its internal priorities, including productivity gains and cash release. Glencore may explore alternative strategies to unlock shareholder value, such as demergers or M&A opportunities.

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