PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Rio Tinto (RIO AT) and Glencore (GLEN LN) resume talks on a mining megadeal, while Glencore confirmed it is in preliminary talks with Rio Tinto about a possible combination, but cannot confirm a deal will be agreed

Rio Tinto and Glencore's renewed talks on a potential megadeal indicate significant strategic maneuvering in the mining sector.

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PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN STOCKS NEWS: Rio Tinto (RIO AT) and Glencore (GLEN LN) resume talks on a mining megadeal, while Glencore confirmed it is in preliminary talks with Rio Tinto about a possible combination, but cannot confirm a deal will be agreed

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Aristocrat Leisure (ALL AT) - Co. extends its buy-back program in which an additional AUD 750mln has been authorised for the coming year. (The Motley Fool)

BlueScope Steel (BSL AT) - AusSuper reportedly casts a big shadow over the battle for BlueScope as the nation’s biggest super fund has boosted its already hefty stake in BlueScope Steel. (The Australian)

Codan (CDA AT) - Co. H1 FY26 underlying profit rose around 52% to at least AUD 70mln, rev. rose 29% Y/Y to around 394mln. (The Motley Fool)

Rio Tinto (RIO AT) - Co. and Glencore (GLEN LN) resume talks on a mining megadeal, while Glencore confirmed it is in preliminary talks with Rio Tinto about a possible combination, but cannot confirm a deal will be agreed. (Newswires/FT)

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While the confirmation of preliminary discussions raises speculation, the inability to assure a deal highlights the complexities of such combinations, which might affect stock sentiment for both companies, particularly during pre-market trading.

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