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What will be the response from stakeholders or governments to the Rio Tinto and Glencore merger by the end of 2025?
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Positive response • 25%
Negative response • 25%
Neutral response • 25%
Mixed response • 25%
Public statements from stakeholders, government press releases
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Rio Tinto and Glencore Discuss Potential Combination for Largest-Ever Deal Amid Stabilization in Chinese Property
Jan 16, 2025, 06:58 PM
Rio Tinto and Glencore are reportedly in discussions regarding a potential combination of their businesses, which could lead to the largest deal in the mining industry’s history. This merger has the potential to significantly reshape the global mining landscape, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The talks come amidst signs of stabilization in the Chinese property market, as noted by Rio Tinto. The discussions are seen as a continuation of Glencore's ambitions to expand its market presence, with past proposals for mergers between the two companies dating back to 2014.
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Talks abandoned • 25%
Merger completed • 25%
Merger pending regulatory approval • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Merged entity leads • 25%
No significant change • 25%
BHP maintains lead • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
BHP remains largest • 25%
Merged entity becomes largest • 25%
BHP and merged entity are comparable • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Lithium • 25%
Other • 25%
Copper • 25%
Iron Ore • 25%
Vale and another company • 25%
Other • 25%
Rio Tinto and Glencore • 25%
BHP Group and another company • 25%