Rio Tinto-Prysmian aluminum rod deal highlights tight North American redraw rod market

Rio Tinto and Prysmian are conducting an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminum cables intended for the data center sector, as operators expand power infrastructure to support growing computing demand.

The companies said the project combines aluminum smelting with cable manufacturing to supply aluminum rod and cable products with lower associated emissions.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.