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Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore share price: GLEN.L in focus as China hurdles shadow Rio Tinto deal talk

Glencore shares opened cautiously after a Reuters report said any Rio Tinto deal may require asset sales to satisfy Chinese regulators, with copper and iron ore flagged as key issues. Glencore closed Thursday at 491.0 pence, up 1.4%. Rio Tinto faces a Feb. 5 deadline to make a firm offer or walk away. Societe Generale disclosed a 1.60% long and 1.16% short position in Glencore as of Jan. 14.
Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto stock price in focus: China approval risk hangs over Glencore talks

Rio Tinto shares closed at 6,468 pence Thursday, up 1.78%, after a volatile session. Analysts warn China may require asset sales for any Rio-Glencore merger, citing concerns over copper market share. Rio announced a two-year copper supply deal with Amazon and signed a new collaboration plan with BHP on Pilbara iron ore. BlackRock disclosed stakes in Rio under UK takeover rules.
Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore stock swings back into view as Rio deal doubts hit before London open

Glencore shares rose nearly 3% to 484.2 pence Wednesday as copper prices surged and merger speculation swirled. A major Australian investor warned Rio Tinto faces “a lot of questions” over any Glencore deal. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw under UK takeover rules. Talks remain preliminary, with valuation and shareholder approval in focus.
Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto plc stock edges up as Glencore deal talk deepens with bank advisers lined up

Rio Tinto shares rose 0.3% to 6,231 pence after reports it hired JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover. The potential deal could create a $200 billion mining group. Rio has until Feb. 5 to make a formal offer or withdraw, and said there’s no guarantee a bid will happen. BHP is not planning a rival bid, according to sources.
Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore plc Stock (GLEN.L) News and Forecast: Copper Near $12,000, Cobalt Quotas, UBS Downgrade, and Key 2026 Dates to Watch

Glencore shares closed near 375.5p on Friday after volatile trading, as copper prices approached $12,000 per ton and the company trimmed near-term copper guidance. Congo’s cobalt exports have resumed, while UBS downgraded the stock on valuation. Broker targets remain in the low- to mid-400p range. Glencore projects copper output could reach 1 million tonnes by 2028.

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