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LSE:RIO News 13 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

Glencore share price slips in London as BlackRock filing keeps Rio Tinto deal watch alive

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:32 GMT — Regular session Glencore shares fell 0.4% to 478.95 pence by 0810 GMT, pulling back after last week’s rally took the stock to a 12-month peak. (Glencore) The miner-trader has reacted sharply to takeover rumors after Rio Tinto confirmed talks about an all-share deal that would form the globe’s largest mining company. Per UK takeover rules, Rio must either submit a formal offer for Glencore or walk away by Feb. 5. (Reuters) Late Monday, BlackRock filed a disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, revealing it holds a 7.17% stake in Glencore, along
20 January 2026
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Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

Anglo American stock slips in London as tariff jitters return — key dates ahead

London, Jan 19, 2026, 08:27 GMT — Trading session ongoing Anglo American slipped 0.1% to 3,238 pence at 0827 GMT, fluctuating between 3,186 and 3,255 pence during the session. The price remains near its 52-week peak of 3,340. Rio Tinto dropped 1.9%, while Glencore slid 2.5%. (Investing.com) The market got off to a sluggish start as investors digested fresh trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose extra tariffs on eight European countries starting Feb. 1, ramping up to 25% by June 1 if no agreement is struck over Greenland. “Hopes that the tariff situation has calmed down for
19 January 2026
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Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

Glencore share price rises as China scrutiny hangs over Rio Tinto merger talks

London, January 19, 2026, 08:06 GMT — Regular session Glencore shares edged up 0.5% to 481.15 pence by 0806 GMT, following a higher open and early fluctuations between 476.70 and 481.95 pence. The stock closed Friday at 478.60 pence. (Google) Glencore stays in “deal mode” as investors weigh the chances of a tie-up with Rio Tinto—and the challenges that might follow. The calendar is just as important as metal prices in this equation. China poses a major near-term hurdle. Analysts and lawyers told Reuters that a Rio-Glencore merger would require Beijing’s green light, potentially coupled with demands for asset divestitures
19 January 2026
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Anglo American share price slides after copper pullback — what to watch before London reopens

Anglo American share price slides after copper pullback — what to watch before London reopens

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Markets have closed. Anglo American plc shares slipped 2.4% on Friday, closing at 3,240 pence after hitting a one-year peak close to 3,340 pence the previous day. Trading volume reached approximately 6.6 million shares. (MarketScreener) This slide is significant because the stock has been tracking copper closely, and the metal’s recent fluctuations are once again driving daily moves among London’s major miners. When copper falters, the whole sector can quickly lose balance. Markets were closed over the weekend, so investors are eyeing metals prices and demand cues from China ahead of Monday’s open.
18 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price: why RIO.L slid into the weekend and what matters next

Rio Tinto share price: why RIO.L slid into the weekend and what matters next

London, Jan 18, 2026, 08:11 GMT — Market closed. Rio Tinto’s London-listed shares finished Friday down 1.87% at 6,347 pence, with trading volume above its recent average as the stock eased back from a 52-week high hit a day earlier. (MarketWatch) The wider market offered little cover. The FTSE 100 ended almost flat, while miners led the day’s losers as investors fretted about weakening copper demand from top consumer China. (Reuters) That matters now because Rio’s share price has become a quick read-through on two things at once: the day-to-day pulse of industrial metals, and the cost of big corporate
18 January 2026
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BHP share price faces a Tuesday test as operational review looms and iron ore cools

BHP share price faces a Tuesday test as operational review looms and iron ore cools

Sydney, January 18, 2026, 17:08 AEDT — The market has closed. BHP Group Ltd shares closed Friday down 0.8% at A$48.99, yet remained roughly 3.5% higher than the previous week, hovering near a 52-week peak ahead of a crucial company update. (Investing.com) As the ASX remains closed over the weekend, focus shifts to Tuesday’s “operational review” — BHP’s routine production and sales report — looking for clues on whether volumes or costs are veering off track ahead of February’s earnings. This matters since BHP is frequently viewed as a direct play on iron ore and copper, both of which have
18 January 2026
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Anglo American share price slides as copper cools — what to watch before Monday

Anglo American share price slides as copper cools — what to watch before Monday

London, Jan 17, 2026, 08:24 GMT — Markets have closed. Anglo American (AAL.L) shares dropped 2.4% on Friday, halting a brief rally as metal prices fell and London’s major miners headed into the weekend weaker. This is crucial now since the stock just surged to a new 52-week high Thursday, and what happens next hinges as much on copper prices as on company news. A weaker signal from China’s demand could quickly shake the sector. London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.04% on Friday, dragged down mainly by miners amid worries over falling copper demand in China, the biggest consumer. Glencore dropped
17 January 2026
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Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

Rio Tinto share price slips from fresh high as Glencore deal talk runs into China risk

London, January 17, 2026, 08:21 GMT — The market has closed. Rio Tinto (RIO.L) shares fell 1.87% to 6,347 pence (£63.47) on Friday, retreating from Thursday’s 52-week high of 6,468 pence. During the day, the stock fluctuated between 6,287 and 6,405 pence. (Investing.com) Rio now finds itself caught between two powerful forces: volatile daily shifts in industrial metals and the looming uncertainty of a potential merger with Glencore. Both factors trace back to China, which stands as the major customer and possibly the chief regulator. London’s market is closed this weekend, so the real test arrives Monday when trading resumes.
17 January 2026
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Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

Glencore stock steady as Rio Tinto lines up banks for possible takeover

London, 14 Jan 2026, 08:16 GMT — Regular session Glencore plc (GLEN.L) held steady at 470.2 pence in early London trading Wednesday, reflecting last week’s takeover rumors already baked into the price. (Glencore) Rio Tinto has tapped JPMorgan, Evercore, and Macquarie to advise on a possible Glencore takeover, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to Reuters. The banks are competing for a mandate that could generate fees topping $100 million. Glencore itself hasn’t officially hired an adviser yet, another insider mentioned. (Reuters) The adviser line-up matters as it signals a shift from initial discussions to the
14 January 2026
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Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

Rio Tinto stock ticks up in London as BHP steps back from Glencore bid talk

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:12 GMT — Regular session Rio Tinto shares edged higher by 0.1% to 6,143 pence in early London trade Tuesday, as investors digested new indications that a competing bid for Glencore might not be on the horizon. (Investing.com) Recently, the stock’s movement has hinged more on deal math than the iron ore market. A merger with Glencore would mark an unusual shift for Rio: big, complicated, and impossible to overlook in an industry chasing copper exposure without overspending. The timing is crucial since the countdown is now displayed on every screen. Under UK takeover rules, Rio
13 January 2026
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Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

Anglo American stock price dips early as Rio-Glencore megadeal talk keeps miners on edge

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 GMT — Regular session Anglo American (AAL.L) shares edged down 0.5% to 3,236 pence in early London trading on Tuesday, after finishing the previous session at 3,252 pence. So far today, the stock has fluctuated between 3,235 and 3,252 pence. (Investing.com) The sector is absorbing fresh deal rumors, with BHP reportedly opting out of Rio Tinto’s push to acquire Glencore, according to two insiders. They say BHP has no plans to launch a competing bid. Sources also note that BHP favors Anglo American’s copper division over Glencore’s and intends to wait for clearer signals before
13 January 2026
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Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

Glencore stock in focus as BHP bows out and Rio takeover clock ticks

LONDON, Jan 13, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket Glencore Plc shares opened Tuesday in London following reports from Reuters that BHP plans to hold off on any move while Rio Tinto pursues its takeover talks. According to sources, BHP has no intention of bidding for the Swiss commodities giant. (Reuters) This development is significant as investors had been considering the possibility of a competing bid since Rio confirmed it was in early talks. With BHP now off the table—at least for the time being—the range of scenarios tightens, shifting attention squarely onto Rio’s next step. This highlights the big miners’
13 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

ST Engineering stock price drops 2% to S$9.71 as drone-autonomy tie-up grabs attention

7 February 2026
ST Engineering shares fell 1.9% to S$9.71 Friday, outpacing the Singapore market’s 0.8% drop amid a tech-led selloff. The company signed a deal with Shield AI at the Singapore Airshow to integrate autonomy software into its unmanned platforms and unveiled a small drone capable of carrying explosives. About 6.9 million shares traded as investors await full-year results on Feb. 27.
SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

SGX share price dips at week’s end after record profit; what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Singapore Exchange shares closed 0.4% lower at S$17.57 on Friday, despite reporting record half-year results and a higher dividend earlier in the week. Broker targets diverged after the update, with Maybank and DBS raising targets while Citi stayed bearish. Investors are watching for signs of momentum from derivatives and equity-market reforms as the next session opens Monday.
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