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Statement regarding Glencore plc ("Glencore")
LONDON, January 08, 2026--Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited (together, "Rio Tinto") note the announcement by Glencore and confirm that Rio Tinto and Glencore have been engaging in preliminary discussions about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses, which could include an all-share merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore. The parties’ current expectation is that any merger transaction would be effected through the acquisition of Glencore by Rio Tinto by way of a Court-sanction
About this update from Glencore Plc
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