Is a full Rio Tinto Glencore merger the base case?

Not necessarily. Reports indicate multiple pathways, including a full all‑share bid, asset swaps, joint ventures, or targeted carve‑outs. A selective deal could boost copper exposure while avoiding coal and the trading unit. Investors should weigh strategic fit, execution risk, and capital discipline under each scenario before assigning probabilities.

What could the Rio Tinto Glencore merger mean for RIO.AX shares?

Near term, headlines may drive swings as traders price copper scale versus carve‑outs. Longer term, value depends on asset quality, synergy delivery, and divestment proceeds. Watch copper prices, integration costs, and balance sheet metrics. A clean structure focused on copper could support multiples if cash generation remains solid.

What price levels matter most on RIO.AX right now?

A$150 is nearby resistance, with A$154.75 near the 52‑week high and the Bollinger upper band around A$154.76. First support sits near A$148, then A$145 around the middle band. Overbought readings raise pullback risk, so confirmation on volume helps when gauging breakouts above A$155.

What are the next catalysts and dates for RIO.AX?

Two near‑term markers stand out. First, 5 February, when the UK takeover deadline could bring a firm bid, an extension, or no deal. Second, 19 February 2026, when earnings and guidance may update copper growth, capex, and any portfolio actions. Both events could shift valuation and sentiment.

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RIO.AX Stock Today: Glencore Deal Clock Ticks to Feb 5 — January 11

ByDanny Kontos January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

The Rio Tinto Glencore merger is back on the agenda, with a UK deadline looming on 5 February. ASX‑traded RIO.AX shares fell over 5% on the headlines earlier in the week as the market weighed copper upside against possible coal and trading carve‑outs. Today, attention shifts to deal structure, valuation, and timing. We outline what the talks could mean for Australian investors, the key price levels on RIO.AX, and the catalysts to watch through February, including earnings and any bid update.