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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 12, 2026MiningSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Rio Tinto acquires Glencore
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$260B
Target
Glencore
OTC: GLCNF · Baar, Zug
Acquirer
Rio Tinto
Merger
Status
Pending
Rio Tinto agreed to acquire Glencore. Reported deal value: $260B. Status: Pending. Sector: Mining. Target headquarters context: Baar, Zug, Switzerland.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-12. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
Glencore says it is in early talks to be acquired by Rio Tinto By Published
Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 12, 2026 · ctvnews.ca
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Mining with a reported deal value of $260B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: ctvnews.ca · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index