Rio Tinto and Glencore Restart $260bn Merger Talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Could a mega-merger reshape the global mining sector?
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Could a mega-merger reshape the global mining sector?
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
FTSE 100 miners Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary talks over a potential £190bn merger, aiming to create the world's largest mining entity. Read the full story on the seismic shift in the global mining landscape.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.
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Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
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Rio Ferdinand revises his Premier League title forecast, now favouring Manchester City over Arsenal despite the Gunners' dominant 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Discover his analysis.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revised his Premier League title prediction, now favouring Manchester City over Arsenal as the Gunners' lead at the top is cut to just two points.
Rio Ferdinand urges Mikel Arteta to give more playing time to three young Arsenal stars, including wonderkid Max Dowman. Could they be the key to ending the title drought?
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Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, comparing the Slovenian's all-round impact to former Red Devils striker Louis Saha. Read his full analysis here.
Rio Ferdinand claims Manchester United's £18m signing Senne Lammens is the long-term solution in goal and can stay for ten years after his solid Boxing Day display. Read the full analysis.
Ex-Manchester United defender Wes Brown has sparked debate by claiming his former teammate Rio Ferdinand was superior to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. Read his full comparison and see what other legends said.
Rio Ferdinand has challenged Bukayo Saka's assertion that Arsenal are 'in control' of the Premier League title race, citing Man City's ominous form. Read his full analysis here.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Aston Villa are genuine title contenders but warns Manchester City's experience gives them a crucial advantage over Arsenal and Villa. Read his full analysis.
Rio Ferdinand says Viktor Gyokeres must improve his on-pitch connection with Bukayo Saka to end his goal drought for Arsenal. The pundit analysed the striker's struggles after his £64m summer move.
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
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Rio Ferdinand believes Bukayo Saka is returning to his 'unplayable' best and could be pivotal for Arsenal's Premier League title challenge after his assist in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Rio Ferdinand offers encouragement to Manchester United defender Leny Yoro after a difficult performance in the win over Crystal Palace. Read the full story and manager Amorim's reaction.
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The FBI is investigating the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, found asphyxiated on a Carnival cruise. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is the suspect. Read the latest developments.