The Vanguard Group Discloses Position on Glencore and Rio Tinto

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure regarding its position in Glencore plc, as required by Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of February 3, 2026, Vanguard holds 574,080,888 ordinary shares, representing a 4.89% interest in Glencore. This disclosure also extends to Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto Limited.

Vanguard's recent dealings include the purchase of 327,830 ordinary shares in Glencore at prices ranging from 5.06 to 5.17 GBP per unit. There are no cash-settled or stock-settled derivatives involved, nor any indemnity or option arrangements disclosed.

No agreements or arrangements related to the voting rights or acquisition of securities appear to exist. The disclosure was made on February 4, 2026, and interested parties are directed to contact Shawn Acker at the provided telephone number for further information.