Rio Tinto Aluminium is expanding its footprint beyond its historic hydro-powered Canadian base, targeting Europe, Asia and Latin America as part of a deliberate diversification strategy, according to the unit’s chief executive officer.

Understand how Rio Tinto's potential acquisition of Glencore could signal a shift in large-scale mining economics and strategy.

Glencore’s share price fell sharply on Thursday February 5 after Rio Tinto confirmed it was no longer pursuing a potential merger, ending weeks of speculation about a combination that would have created one of the world’s largest mining companies.

For a brief moment, the mining sector allowed itself to consider a bold idea: Rio Tinto and Glencore in merger discussions.

Rio Tinto copper production increased by 11%, reaching 883,000 tonnes in response to rising metal prices and supply concerns.

Uncover the implications of the Rio Tinto-Glencore discussions for worldwide mining operations and commodity markets.

Explore the latest updates on Rio Tinto copper production, including its ambitious targets for 2025 and 2026.

Global mining major Rio Tinto has sharpened its focus on lithium, betting not just on traditional hard rock or brine evaporation but on an emerging technology that could reshape the industry - direct lithium extraction (DLE)

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