Glencore(US:GLNCY) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-02-11 13:36Group 1 - Rio Tinto (RIO.N) announced its withdrawal from acquisition talks with Glencore (GLNCY.US) due to valuation disagreements, which led to the collapse of a potential merger that could have created the world's largest mining company [1] - Rio Tinto emphasized that it could not reach an agreement that would create value for its shareholders, while Glencore believed that Rio Tinto's terms undervalued its potential, particularly in copper business [1] - According to UK merger regulations, Rio Tinto cannot seek acquisition for at least six months unless specific circumstances arise [1] Group 2 - Following the breakdown of merger talks, Rio Tinto's stock price experienced significant volatility, dropping 5.56% to $91.12 on February 5, 2026, with trading volume increasing to approximately $644 million [2] - The stock partially recovered in the following days, with increases of 2.51% on February 6, 3.68% on February 9, and a slight rise of 0.40% to $97.24 on February 10, resulting in a total price fluctuation of 0.79% and a volatility of 6.53% during this period [2] - During the same timeframe, the industrial metals and mining sector saw a slight increase of 0.16%, while the Dow Jones index rose by 0.10% [2] Group 3 - JPMorgan resumed coverage of Rio Tinto on February 6, 2026, assigning an "Overweight" rating with a target price set at 7500 pence (approximately $94) [3] - The analysis highlighted Rio Tinto's cash flow advantages from iron ore, low-cost operations, and strategic expansion into copper and other materials as the basis for the rating [3] - This viewpoint was released after the merger talks collapsed, emphasizing the company's long-term fundamentals [3]