Glencore seeks big-ticket deals after Rio Tinto megamerger collapse
Swiss mining group reports first financial results since failure of tie-up talks
Swiss mining group reports first financial results since failure of tie-up talks

Deal would have created world’s largest mining group

Discussions over a tie-up to create the world’s largest mining group come as race to secure copper reshapes the sector

Rio must make an offer next week or end talks on deal to create world’s biggest mining group

Revived attempt to create a $260bn megamerger underscores the desperate need for copper

Rio wants to hold both CEO and chair roles in combined company while Glencore holds out for premium

The proposed $260bn tie-up would create the world’s biggest copper producer at a time of soaring demand for the metal