Glencore approached Rio Tinto late last year about combining the two big copper producers but the discussions are no longer active, a person familiar with the matter said. The talks between Rio, the world's No.

Financial analysts are skeptical of a potential merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore, citing cultural differences and strategic misalignment.

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