Rio Tinto (RIO LN) has reportedly sought Evercore, JPM, Macquarie and UBS as advisers for a potential tie-up with Glencore (GLEN LN); Glencore reportedly seeking Citi on an advisory role, via Bloomberg

Rio Tinto's engagement with major investment banks for a potential merger with Glencore indicates a significant strategic move within the mining sector.

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK) Q4 2025 (USD): EPS 2.02 (exp. 1.91), Revenue 5.19bln (exp. 5.14bln)

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Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) Q4 2025 (USD): Adj. EPS 1.55 (exp. 1.53), Revenue 16.0bln (exp. 14.72bln)

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Rio Tinto (RIO LN) has reportedly sought Evercore, JPM, Macquarie and UBS as advisers for a potential tie-up with Glencore (GLEN LN); Glencore reportedly seeking Citi on an advisory role, via Bloomberg

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G7 allies intend to meet with US President Trump at Davos regarding Ukraine, FT reports citing sources

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This activity suggests that both companies may seek consolidation to enhance efficiency and market position, which could reshape dynamics in the diversified metals and mining space. Watch for implications on valuations in the sector, as well as investor sentiment regarding M&A activity overall.

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