Core Viewpoint - Glencore and Rio Tinto are in discussions for a £190 billion mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining company, surpassing BHP and establishing a significant presence in the copper market [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Details - The potential merger would value the combined entity at approximately £130 billion on an equity basis, or £190 billion when including debt and cash [3]. - The merger talks involve key executives from both companies, including Rio Tinto's chairman and CEO, and Glencore's chairman and CEO [4]. - The discussions resumed after previous talks collapsed last year, primarily due to disagreements over Glencore's thermal coal business and valuation [7]. Group 2: Market Context - The merger comes at a time when both companies are positioning themselves to benefit from an anticipated boom in the copper industry, especially following the recent merger of Anglo American and Teck Resources [8]. - If the merger is successful, Rio Tinto would gain access to Glencore's 44% stake in the Collahuasi mine in Chile, which is known for its substantial copper reserves [9]. - Copper prices recently reached a record high of $13,387 (£9,978) per tonne, driven by stockpiling in the U.S. amid concerns over potential tariffs, leading to a supply squeeze [9].

Glencore and Rio Tinto restarted discussions about a possible merger that could create the world's largest mining company. ...

每经AI快讯，1月9日，嘉能可发布公告称，公司留意到近期媒体的猜测，并确认其正与力拓集团及力 拓有限公司（统称"力拓"）就可能的业务合并事宜进行初步商谈，该合并可能涵盖力拓和嘉能可的部分 或全部业务，其中包括力拓与嘉能可之间的全股合并。各方目前预期，任何合并交易将通过力拓以法院 批准的安排计划方式收购嘉能可来实现。目前尚无法确定任何交易或要约的条款能否达成一致，即使达 成一致，其具体条款或交易结构亦存在不确定性，届时将视情况另行发布通知。根据规定，力拓公司必 须在2026年2月5日下午5点之前作出决定。近一年前，两家企业曾经进行涉及并购的磋商，但最后以失 败告终。 （文章来源：每日经济新闻） ...

责任编辑：陈钰嘉 报道称，嘉能可和力拓已重启关于潜在合并的谈判，其合并将打造全球最大的矿业公司。 该报周四援引知情人士的话报道称，力拓和嘉能可最迟本周仍在就该交易进行讨论。报道称，力拓与嘉 能可全面合并是讨论的选项之一，但潜在交易的具体框架目前仍无法确定。 相关谈判于去年年底重启，目前仍处于初步阶段。报道称，相关磋商仍可能破裂，双方可能选择不推进 交易。 报道称，嘉能可和力拓已重启关于潜在合并的谈判，其合并将打造全球最大的矿业公司。 该报周四援引知情人士的话报道称，力拓和嘉能可最迟本周仍在就该交易进行讨论。报道称，力拓与嘉 能可全面合并是讨论的选项之一，但潜在交易的具体框架目前仍无法确定。 相关谈判于去年年底重启，目前仍处于初步阶段。报道称，相关磋商仍可能破裂，双方可能选择不推进 交易。 未能立即联系到力拓和嘉能可置评。 未能立即联系到力拓和嘉能可置评。 责任编辑：陈钰嘉 ...

Core Viewpoint - Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed negotiations for a potential merger to create the world's largest mining company, with a combined enterprise value exceeding $260 billion, amidst a global competition for copper resources [2][6]. Group 1: Merger Negotiations - The merger talks were restarted at the end of last year and are currently in the preliminary stages, with both companies declining to comment [3][7]. - The merger proposal includes a full merger option, but the specific framework of the potential deal has not yet been determined [2][6]. - There is uncertainty regarding whether Glencore's extensive trading business will be included in the merger [2][6]. Group 2: Market Context - Recent trends in the mining industry show a wave of "scale expansion," driven by competition for copper resources, highlighted by Anglo American's friendly merger with Teck Resources [2][6]. - Copper prices have reached a historical high of over $13,300 per ton, indicating a significant market supply gap, with analysts warning of a potential global copper resource shortfall of 10 million tons by 2040 [2][6]. Group 3: Company Strategies - Glencore has repositioned itself as a "copper growth company," aiming to become the world's largest copper producer, with plans to double its annual copper output to 1.6 million tons by 2035 [3][8]. - Rio Tinto has appointed a new CEO, Simon Trott, who is focusing on cost reduction and business streamlining, including a strategic review of several assets [8]. - Glencore has restructured its coal assets into an independent Australian entity, facilitating potential separation of its coal business, which has been discussed previously [8]. Group 4: Stock Performance - Glencore's stock has increased by 35% over the past six months, while Rio Tinto's stock has risen by 41% during the same period, driven by rising commodity prices and new copper strategies [4][8]. Group 5: Industry Insights - The CEO of Glencore emphasized the importance of creating larger enterprises in the mining industry to enhance influence, create synergies, and attract talent and capital [9].

Glencore said on Thursday it was in early talks to be acquried by Rio Tinto , , in a combination that would potentially create the world's largest mining company. ...

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Group 1 - Metallium has entered into a binding e-scrap supply agreement with Glencore, allowing for the supply of up to 2,400 tonnes per annum of e-scrap for its US operations [1][2] - This agreement marks a significant commercial milestone for Metallium, transitioning the company from development to commercial commissioning and execution [2][5] - The multi-year supply arrangement with Glencore provides Metallium with the throughput certainty necessary to expand its US operations and supports the rollout of multiple production lines [3][4] Group 2 - The agreement enhances Metallium's position in the US critical materials recycling sector, facilitating closer collaboration with downstream refiners and strategic partners [4] - Metallium's CEO emphasized the importance of this agreement for securing consistent, high-quality feedstock, which is crucial for the company's processing technology [5] - While specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed, they are standard for Glencore's secondary-materials supply arrangements, underscoring the strategic importance of the deal [6]