Rio Tinto enters agreement to supply copper for Amazon artificial intelligence data centers
Rio Tinto will provide copper from its Nuton leaching program to Amazon for AI infrastructure. The deal comes amid rising prices and supply constraints.
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Rio Tinto Group announced a two-year agreement on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to supply copper to Amazon.com Inc. . The metal will be utilized by companies that build specialized parts for Amazon Web Services to support the technology giant's expanding artificial intelligence data center infrastructure. This strategic commitment arrives at a time when global demand for copper is surging, driven by the rapid expansion of AI technology and the broader energy transition.
