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The $300 billion-plus deal broke down over a price dispute
Rio Tinto chief executive Simon Trott, who took on the role last August. | Credits: Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has walked away from a potential $300 billion-plus mega-merger with fellow commodities behemoth Glencore, claiming an agreement could not be reached on the terms of the proposed combination….
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