Trafigura

Documented relationships

Reported means the cited source describes the relationship at its evidence date. Historical relationships refer to an earlier period. Announced agreements may not have been implemented. None of these labels confirms that trade continues today.

• Chemaf → Trafigura
  Historical · Evidence as of 2018 · From 2018

  Offtake agreement

  A three-year cobalt hydroxide marketing agreement was signed in 2018; this is a historical contract record.

  1 source

  1. Trafigura Responsibility Report 2018 ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2018 · Checked 2026-09-16

     In 2018, Trafigura signed a three-year cobalt hydroxide marketing agreement with mining company, Chemaf.

     Printed page 21 (PDF page 23), From ASM to semi-mechanised mining at Mutoshi Cobalt; following paragraphs describe COMIAKOL and Pact roles.

• Chemaf → Trafigura
  Announced · Evidence as of 2022-01-19 · From 2022-01-19

  Offtake agreement

  The 2022 financing announcement assigned Trafigura marketing of cobalt hydroxide from Mutoshi and Etoile, expected through end 2027. It does not verify current execution or shipments.

  1 source

  1. Shalina Resources concludes financing and marketing transaction with Trafigura ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2022-01-19 · Checked 2026-09-16

     The agreements also provide for the marketing by Trafigura of all the cobalt hydroxide produced from these assets operated by Chemaf,

     Press release paragraphs 1–5 and About Shalina Resources; assets identified as Mutoshi and Etoile in paragraph 2.

• Entreprise Générale du Cobalt → Trafigura
  Announced · Evidence as of 2020-11-23

  Offtake agreement

  The announced agreement included finance for controlled artisanal zones and traceable cobalt hydroxide delivery. It is not proof that a named mine supplied Trafigura.

  2 sources

  1. EGC enters into a trading agreement with Trafigura ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2020-11-23 · Checked 2026-09-16

     Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (“EGC”) has today announced the signing of a trading agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”).

     Opening paragraph; paragraphs 2–4 describe finance, prospective delivery, technical committee and Mutoshi pilot.

  2. Trafigura Annual Report 2021 ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2021 · Checked 2026-09-16

     Trafigura also continues to supply its customers with cobalt hydroxide from its long-term commercial collaborator Shalina Resources

     Printed page 24 (PDF page 26), Cobalt; also states Mutoshi pilot did not restart in 2021.

• Shalina Resources → Trafigura
  Historical · Evidence as of 2021

  Reported supply

  Trafigura reported supplying customers with cobalt hydroxide from Shalina Resources in its 2021 annual report; no individual mine is identified in that passage.

  1 source

  1. Trafigura Annual Report 2021 ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2021 · Checked 2026-09-16

     Trafigura also continues to supply its customers with cobalt hydroxide from its long-term commercial collaborator Shalina Resources

     Printed page 24 (PDF page 26), Cobalt; also states Mutoshi pilot did not restart in 2021.

• Trafigura → EVelution Energy
  Announced · Evidence as of 2026-05-13

  Supports

  A May 2026 tripartite MoU envisages Trafigura logistics and marketing for a proposed US cobalt chain. Definitive agreements and future refinery construction remain necessary; no delivered supply is asserted.

  1 source

  1. EGC, EVelution Energy and Trafigura sign MOU to establish direct U.S.–DRC cobalt supply chain ↗

     Trafigura · Published 2026-05-13 · Checked 2026-09-16

     The parties have agreed to advance discussions toward definitive long-term commercial agreements over the coming months.

     Opening and Planned Commercial Structure; Supporting U.S. Industrial Policy states construction expected early 2027 and completion end 2029.