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[Decision Summary] Approval of Merger between Rio Tinto Chile and Corporación Nacional Del Cobre

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The Polish Competition Authority has approved the merger between Rio Tinto Chile Dos SpA and Corporación Nacional Del Cobre de Chile, allowing them to form a joint venture without any conditions or remedies.

05.02.2026 | Polish Competition Authority (DKK)


The Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) issued Decision No DKK-36/2026 on February 6, 2026, approving the merger between Rio Tinto Chile Dos SpA and Corporación Nacional Del Cobre de Chile. This decision follows an antitrust investigation initiated at the request of the two companies.

The merger involves the establishment of a joint venture between the two entities, both based in Santiago, Chile. The authority noted that the decision fully complies with the request made by the parties and does not involve any contentious interests or appeals.

As per the legal framework, the authority opted not to provide a detailed justification for the decision, as it was straightforward and aligned with the parties' request. The decision allows the companies to proceed with their plans without any imposed conditions or remedies.

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