Rio Tinto and Prysmian partner to produce low-carbon aluminum cables for data centers

Rio Tinto and Prysmian entered into a five-year supply agreement in October 2023 to produce low-carbon aluminum cables, specifically targeting the rapidly expanding data center market. This partnership leverages Rio Tinto's hydro-powered Alma smelter and ELYSIS technology, which eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminum smelting, combined with Prysmian's cable manufacturing expertise. The collaboration aims to accelerate the introduction of lower-carbon aluminum solutions across various applications, including energy transmission and data centers, supporting the decarbonization of critical IT infrastructure. The companies have brought together their respective technologies and R&D capabilities to achieve these goals.

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Prysmian

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Milan-based Prysmian Group is a global leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing and supplying a wide range of cables and systems for power transmission, distribution, and telecommunications. With over 30,000 employees, the company serves utilities, infrastructure developers, and telecom operators worldwide.

Rio Tinto

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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining, and processing the Earth's mineral resources. While primarily a mining company, its operations and investments touch upon infrastructure development, particularly in regions where it operates mines and related facilities.