Mining executives: Enhanced regulatory scrutiny is not the main obstacle to M&A; valuation and shareholders remain key

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Executives from Glencore, Anglo American and Rio Tinto say regulatory scrutiny has increased but is not a fundamental barrier to deals, with valuation, strategy and shareholder considerations more critical. The proposed Anglo American-Teck Resources merger may face Chinese remedies, and approval timelines have extended to 12-18 months.