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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 5, 2026MiningSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Rio Tinto acquires Glencore
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Glencore
OTC: GLCNF · Baar, Zug
Acquirer
Rio Tinto
Merger
Status
Abandoned
Rio Tinto agreed to acquire Glencore. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Abandoned. 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 said it walking away from talks to acquire Glencore PLC , scuttling a potential mega- mining merger
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 5, 2026 · business.financialpost.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: business.financialpost.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index