Zurich, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Glencore still open to 'mega-miner' deal after Rio collapse

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2026-02-18

Swiss resources giant Glencore is still open to a transformative merger with another mining group, its CEO said Wednesday, two weeks after dropping a plan to combine with British-Australian miner Rio Tinto. "If another opportunity comes for us where we can create a big, mega, major miner on the right conditions for our shareholders, we would look at that," Gary Nagle said during a conference call after presenting Glencore's 2025 earnings. The pro......

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