Tag: Trafigura

Trafigura secures $92 million arbitration award in Zambia mining dispute

Trafigura has grown into one of the world’s largest commodity trading groups, connecting producers and consumers across energy, metals and minerals markets.

Timilehin Adejumobi May 30, 2026

Business Hot News

Trafigura targets stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery

Trafigura, a leading independent global commodities trader, is among a trio of global commodities traders competing for a 36.36% stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery, underscoring renewed international interest in strategic African energy infrastructure. The Singapore-based commodities giant is facing competition from industry rivals Vitol and Glencore as bidding advances for the minority holding in the 108,500-barrel-per-day refinery. The stake…

Timilehin Adejumobi May 5, 2026

Business Technology

Trafigura pays $1 billion for Gabon oil, tightening grip on Africa output

Singapore-based commodities trader Trafigura has agreed to a $1 billion prepayment deal with Gabon, securing future crude supplies in a move that highlights the growing use of oil-backed financing across Africa. The agreement gives Gabon immediate access to funds at a time when many resource-rich economies are looking for ways to steady public finances and fund development without taking on…