Trafigura and Nyrstar

Author: Mining

Genre: Motor racing

Date: 20th February 2026

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Description: Step inside the high-stakes world of global commodities trading with this incisive account of Trafigura, the secretive giant born from Marc Rich's legacy, and Nyrstar, the century-old zinc and lead producer swept into its orbit. From the fiery smelters of Port Pirie to the boardrooms where billion-euro fortunes were made and unmade, this book traces how debt, restructuring, and shareholder revolt reshaped one of the mining world's most consequential relationships. A gripping exploration of power, metal, and money that also looks ahead to the critical minerals shaping tomorrow's economy.

Summary

Ch. 1. Marc Rich's Shadow: The Birth of Trafigura

Ch. 2. The World's Metal Market: How Trafigura Built Its Empire

Ch. 3. Zinc, Lead, and the World's Smelters: Nyrstar's Origins

Ch. 4. Port Pirie: 130 Years of Fire and Lead

Ch. 5. The Debt Trap: How Nyrstar Fell Into Trafigura's Arms

Ch. 6. The Restructuring: Pennies on the Dollar

Ch. 7. Minority Shareholders Fight Back: Courts, Regulators, and €2 Billion in Losses

Ch. 8. Critical Minerals, Antimony, and the Next Chapter