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BUILDING THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Metals and minerals

Metals including aluminium, copper and zinc play a crucial role in the shift to a low-carbon economy. These vital resources are required to build wind turbines, solar panels and for electrification.

Other metals such as nickel and cobalt are needed for electric vehicles and energy storage, while lead batteries are helping to power the internet.

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METALS FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION

One of the world’s leading independent suppliers of metals

Trafigura is a key supplier of non-ferrous concentrates – the raw material used in smelting – as well as refined metals.

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MAKING THE ENERGY TRANSITION POSSIBLE

Renewable energy and electric vehicles are more metal intensive

The shift to renewable energy and clean transportation is central to the global response to climate change – and both require a significant amount of metal.

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EFFICIENT SUPPLY CHAINS

Our end-to-end metals supply chain

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CASE STUDY

Lobito Atlantic Railway

We are part of a consortium that has been awarded a 30-year concession to operate the 1,300km Lobito railway, which runs across Angola to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a minerals terminal.

 

After investment, the railway will provide a quicker western route to market for minerals and metals produced in the Congolese Copperbelt. The upgraded railway line and minerals terminal will also help bring vital goods and resources into the region and support business development and commercial activity along the route.

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CASE STUDY

Partnering with Terrafame for battery chemical production

Terrafame operates a mine in northern Finland that produces the raw materials needed for electric vehicle batteries.

 

Trafigura has supported the development of a battery chemicals plant capable of producing low-carbon nickel sulphate through an innovative bio-leaching process.

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CASE STUDY

Lower-carbon and second-life zinc solutions with Nyrstar Europe

Zinc plays a fundamental role in the energy transition. However, its extraction and transformation can be energy intensive and have environmental impacts.

 

By reducing the GHG emissions in our operations and supply chain, we can offer our customers lower-carbon metals.  We are also investing in solutions to increase the portion of recycled metals within select products, thereby supporting circular economy efforts.

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

Working with producers to promote responsible mining practices

We have developed a defined approach to value chain due diligence, including a specific programme focused on identifying impacts associated with the minerals and metals we source and supply, with the aim of promoting continuous improvement.

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KEY FOCUS AREAS

We actively promote responsible value chains to achieve three goals:

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IRON ORE & COAL

Our bulk commodities business

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Iron Ore

 

Trafigura is a leading supplier of high-quality iron ore to the global steelmaking industry. Over 15 years, we have developed a core group of responsible suppliers, ensuring the products we buy and sell meet international standards and the precise specifications of our customers. We work with established private, public and state-owned companies, offering a range of services to clients including blending, storage and shipping.

 

 

Metallurgical and thermal coal

 

To complement our activities in iron ore, we buy and sell metallurgical coal, also needed to produce steel. In addition, we supply thermal coal to utility companies in various countries around the world. While acknowledging the role that coal currently plays in both industries, revenues from coal account for less than 5% of the Group total.

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10 Oct 2019 - Publication

Trafigura standard terms and conditions for sales and purchases of physical non-ferrous metals

The Trafigura standard terms and conditions for sale and purchase of physical non-ferrous metals are neutral terms on which Trafigura buys and sells. The standard terms are incorporated into all contracts for the sale and purchase of physical non-ferrous metals entered into by Trafigura Pte. Ltd.

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