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Rio Tinto eyes Glencore takeover to create mining giant

Rio Tinto is considering a takeover of rival Glencore in a move that could create the world’s largest mining company.

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A logo sign outside of a facility occupied by Rio Tinto in South Jordan, Utah on July 27, 2019.
A logo sign outside of a facility occupied by Rio Tinto in South Jordan, Utah on July 27, 2019. Picture: Alamy

By Camille Bidard

Rio Tinto is hoping to create the world’s largest mining company through a potential takeover of rival Glencore.

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This deal would result in a combined market value of nearly 207 billion dollars.

The move would mark a major shift in the global mining sector if it goes ahead.

Under UK takeover rules, Rio Tinto has until February 5th to decide whether to make a formal offer for Glencore.

Until then, markets will be watching closely to see whether the mining giant proceeds with the proposed deal.