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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 5, 2026MiningSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
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Rio Tinto acquires Glencore

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
Target
Glencore
Glencore
OTC: GLCNF · Baar, Zug
Acquirer
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
Merger
Status
Cancelled

Rio Tinto agreed to acquire Glencore. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Cancelled. Sector: Mining. Target headquarters context: Baar, Zug, Switzerland.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-05. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Rio Tinto Group entered into a preliminary discussions to acquire Glencore plc on January 8, 2026

Deal timeline

Announced
Feb 5, 2026 · ca.marketscreener.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Mining. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: ca.marketscreener.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index