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title: "Rio Tinto-Glencore merger would likely face China asset-sale demands"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/272917145.md"
description: "A potential merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore is likely to face demands for asset sales from China to gain approval, according to analysts and lawyers. China's concerns over resource security and market concentration are significant factors. Both companies have confirmed they are in early-stage discussions regarding the merger."
datetime: "2026-01-18T22:30:47.000Z"
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# Rio Tinto-Glencore merger would likely face China asset-sale demands

Any merger between Rio Tinto (RIO) and Glencore (GLCNF) (GLNCY) would almost certainly require concessions to secure approval from China, Reuters reported Sunday, citing analysts and lawyers. Beijing’s sensitivity to resource security and market concentration is a key consideration. The two miners confirmed they are again in early-stage talks, a co...

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