Rio Tinto and Glencore Restart $260bn Merger Talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Could a mega-merger reshape the global mining sector?
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Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
Rio Tinto and Glencore in £190bn Merger Talks
FTSE 100 miners Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary talks over a potential £190bn merger, aiming to create the world's largest mining entity. Read the full story on the seismic shift in the global mining landscape.
Rio Tinto in $200bn Talks to Buy Glencore
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.
Glencore and Rio Tinto in World's Largest Mining Merger Talks
Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Glencore and Rio Tinto Restart Merger Negotiations
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Key Wealth Management Trends to Watch in 2026
Financial News explores the major themes set to shape the UK wealth management sector in 2026, including consolidation, regulation, and cryptocurrency. Read our in-depth analysis.
Binge BBC's 'Industry' Before Season 4 Premieres January 12
With a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the acclaimed BBC drama 'Industry' returns for a fourth season on January 12. Here's why you need to binge the first 24 episodes now.
FTSE 100 Rallies as Maduro Arrest Shakes Markets
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
Canada's minerals could be used to 'annex' it, warns report
A new report warns Canada's vast critical mineral reserves could be exploited by foreign states, threatening its sovereignty. Experts call for urgent policy reform to secure the nation's resources.
Worker dies in Queensland coal mine roof collapse
A coal miner has been found dead after being trapped in a roof collapse at the Curragh mine in central Queensland. Emergency teams worked overnight to reach the worker.
FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 barrier, marking best year since 2009
The FTSE 100 has surged past 10,000 points, its best performance since 2009. We analyse the sectors driving growth and what it means for UK investors. Read the full analysis.
FCA ends private equity consolidation probe with no action
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
Rio Tinto's Chile Lithium Mine Faces Indigenous Opposition
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
How to Boost Your Pension Pot in 2026
Financial experts reveal actionable steps to enhance your retirement savings in the new year, from utilising salary sacrifice to tracking down lost pensions.
South Africa Tipped as 2026's Hottest Stock Market
As fears of an AI bubble grow, portfolio managers are diversifying. Discover why South Africa's JSE, with its mining and banking stocks, is a top contender for 2026's surprise performer.
Lang Hancock's Asbestos Mining Past Uncovered
A new podcast episode explores Lang Hancock's early career mining blue asbestos at Wittenoom, a site of national tragedy. Discover the untold family stories.
The battle behind Australia's richest person's wealth
Explore the bitter rivalries and court battles behind Gina Rinehart's fortune. Is she a mining heiress or a self-made magnate? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Gina Rinehart's Mining Empire: Power and Controversy
Explore the formidable legacy of Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, as she expands her iron ore empire amidst legal battles and immense influence. Discover the full story.
New Space Race: Billionaires vs Global Laws
As private companies and billionaires lead a new era of space commercialisation, existing international treaties are under strain. Can we prevent cosmic monopolies and ensure space benefits all humankind?
CNN's fate in balance amid US media ownership battle
The battle for CNN's parent company highlights a dysfunctional US media system prioritising profit over public interest. Discover the implications for democracy.
OECD warns UK tax and spending policies will slow consumption
The OECD forecasts UK growth will outpace major EU economies in 2025, but warns household budgets will be squeezed by fiscal policy, limiting consumer spending. Read the full analysis.
Atacama Desert: Superbug Fight vs Lithium Mining Impact
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Mercury Poisoning Fears for Brazil's Indigenous Women
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Munduruku women fear pregnancy from mercury poisoning
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Skin-lightening industry's colonial roots and cancer risk
The booming skin-lightening industry, built on colonial ideals, is causing a surge in cancer and irreversible skin damage in women of colour. Discover the toxic truth.
Amigo Loans pivots from lending to gold mining
Amigo Loans shareholders could see golden returns as the company transforms from failed lender to mining venture under Australian leadership. Discover the dramatic turnaround story.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid
Mining giant BHP has abandoned its latest attempt to acquire rival Anglo American, following a rejected approach. The failed bid reshapes the mining sector's consolidation landscape. Read the full analysis.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
Daily Mail owner seals £500m Telegraph takeover deal
Daily Mail and General Trust acquires The Telegraph in £500m deal, creating major right-wing media consolidation. Explore the implications for British democracy and media plurality.
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